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Paul Phillips, NCPS

Paul Phillips is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and other difficult feelings.

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About Paul

Paul Phillips is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and other difficult feelings. He uses clear, practical conversation to spot what matters most and to help clients take small steps forward. Sessions are presented in a calm, respectful way so people can talk about what is worrying them without feeling judged.

Paul draws on several approaches to suit different needs, including Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas.

Background and approach

He adapts his style depending on the problem and the person, which can help with mood challenges, addictions, relationship worries and trauma-related concerns. The goal is to identify patterns and try new ways of coping. With six years of experience and the NCPS credential, Paul combines practical tools with time to reflect on life events.

He listens for recurring themes such as guilt, shame, abandonment or isolation and helps clients tackle those issues step by step. This can include working on sleep, eating, self-esteem and anger management. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging to match daily routines.

Paul describes therapy as a collaborative process - he checks in often to make sure the approach still fits the client’s needs and goals. For people unsure about starting, he aims to make first steps manageable. He explains the process, explores what the client hopes to change, and agrees on simple, practical goals to work towards together.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS20-01639	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Paul lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Blended family issues
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Ways of working Paul names

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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Paul commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers; it suits people who need space to talk through feelings and make sense of life events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss goals and preferences with each client and adapt methods as needed. He treats the choice of approach as collaborative, checking in regularly to ensure the techniques match what the person wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family commitments and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What problems does Paul help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma-related issues, plus concerns like self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties.

How would Paul describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a mix of client-centred listening and practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, with some psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when useful.

What is his professional background?

Paul has six years of experience working in counselling and carries the NCPS credential listed in his profile.

Where is Paul based and how is he registered?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the NCPS as shown in his credentials.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Paul?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.