Counsellor profile
Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Integrative counsellor for anxiety and relationships
Continue with PhilipAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCPS1218)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Philip supplied to BetterHelp.
- Anxiety and depression
- Unconscious pattern work
- Addiction recovery
About Philip
NCPS. Five years' experience. Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship problems and related concerns. He describes himself as an integrative therapeutic counsellor and says he helps people spot unconscious patterns that hold them back and work toward practical changes.
Philip uses approaches drawn from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, hypnotherapy, Jungian concepts and mindfulness. He aims to help people gain clarity, set realistic goals and address specific problems. Sessions typically involve talking through current difficulties and identifying patterns that repeat in different parts of life.
Philip lists parenting, fatherhood issues, intimacy-related concerns and communication problems among his focus areas. He also works with grief, career questions, addiction recovery, anger and low self-esteem. Additional topics noted include abandonment, attachment and difficulties with commitment or control.
He accepts international clients and runs a private practice from the UK. Philip holds NCPS as his listed credential. His practice blends direct practical techniques with exploration of underlying dynamics he sees as shaping behaviour.
Philip asks people to select the See online counselling options button to begin. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. He says sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and that fees vary by location.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard, organise thoughts and decide small practical steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to work with habits and motivations and can be used alongside other methods for issues such as addiction or confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. He aims to make that decision collaboratively rather than imposing a single model.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to attend from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins and offer flexibility around work or family commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes an integrative approach drawing on client-centred methods, CBT, hypnotherapy, Jungian ideas and mindfulness to combine practical steps with exploring underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has five years of experience working in private practice in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He lists NCPS as his credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and notes work with people beyond the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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