- Person-focused care
- Practical coping steps
- CBT and solution-focused
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with depression, grief, addiction issues and parenting strain. Phillipa has 11 years of clinical experience and works from a person-focused perspective to help people feel heard and understood.
She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through worries at their own pace. Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her so people stay in control of what they explore. Phillipa listens for what matters most and helps identify small, practical steps to try between meetings.
Her work draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy, and she also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques. Those methods are combined in a flexible way so the approach matches the person and their situation rather than fitting everyone to the same method.
People come to Phillipa after a crisis, for help with long-term patterns, or because previous support didn’t feel right. She pays attention to both present difficulties and past events that continue to affect daily life. Phillipa aims to support people who want clearer coping strategies, better sleep, or more confidence in relationships.
Pleased to work with adults across a wide range of concerns, Phillipa is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person lead the conversation; online sessions using this approach let people speak through current worries while the counsellor reflects and supports. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and involves practical exercises and small experiments that can readily be done between online sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself. The counsellor will work collaboratively to agree which methods to try, checking in on what helps and adapting the plan to the person's goals and preferences.
The therapist's profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work when circumstances change, while still focusing on practical steps for better sleep, coping with stress and improving day-to-day routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Phillipa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and a broad range of other emotional difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and respectful, offering a space to talk without judgement while helping you find your own solutions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Pillipa has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a variety of settings.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Phillipa accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Phillipa?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.