- Person-centred
- CBT informed
- Focus on wellbeing
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and addiction. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Phillipa works with people who feel stuck or who want to make practical change in their lives.
Phillipa draws on 11 years of practice and is a BACP, which means she is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients set the pace and explore thoughts and feelings without pressure. Many clients come with long-standing concerns, recent crises, or responses to traumatic events.
Her main style is person-centred, which keeps the client's perspective central and encourages people to find their own solutions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas when these fit the client’s goals. This mix lets sessions respond to what the person needs rather than following a single formula.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Phillipa aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes and build on what works. She listens for strengths and helps clients apply them to everyday problems.
Phillipa works from the United Kingdom and communicates in English. She accepts international clients, and she can support issues such as compassion fatigue, ADHD-related difficulties, abandonment or adoption-related concerns, chronic health challenges, and substance use problems.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How Phillipa’s approaches translate to online work
Phillipa uses a person-centred way of working that places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and supporting people to find their own solutions, which can work well in remote conversations as it relies on attentive dialogue and pacing.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT provides practical strategies such as testing unhelpful beliefs and trying small behavioural changes, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Phillipa will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning means sessions can be adjusted as goals change or progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit into busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor pacing, homework and practical strategies to suit remote conversations and the client’s everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Phillipa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career changes and coping with life transitions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She mainly uses a person-centred style that keeps the client's perspective central and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas are also used when they match the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Pillipa has 11 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of psychological and emotional issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Phillipa is a BACP Therapist and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Phillipa accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Phillipa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.