Philip Gilson-Smith
Practical counselling that uncovers unhelpful patterns
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About Philip
Philip Gilson-Smith is an integrative therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He holds NCPS as a credential and brings five years of practice to help people facing anxiety, depression, stress and addiction. He uses a straightforward, down-to-earth approach to help clients find clearer ways forward.
Philip focuses on spotting patterns that get in the way of change. He helps people identify unconscious habits that sabotage confidence, relationships and progress.
Background and approach
Sessions are geared towards practical steps as well as insight, so clients can try different ways of responding between meetings. He works with issues such as trauma and abuse recovery, grief, anger and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career doubts, life changes and questions about purpose.
Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and control issues, and substance-related problems. Therapy draws on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices, with hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas available where relevant. The emphasis is on collaboration - setting clear goals, agreeing steps and reviewing progress together.
Philip encourages a practical, goal-focused pace while also leaving room for deeper reflection. To begin, people use the website Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to suit their needs.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCPS1218
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Philip's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Philip lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Philip works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises and homework. It is useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and some addictive behaviours because it gives concrete steps to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy draws attention to present-moment awareness and simple practices to manage stress and rumination. It can help people who want tools to calm anxiety or improve focus in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs and preferences, and will review what is working as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow follow-up exercises to be discussed between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt techniques so they work well over distance while keeping sessions focused and practical.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Philip adopts an integrative, client-centred style that combines cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness with occasional hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas.
What experience does he have working as a counsellor?
He has five years of professional practice working with a range of concerns and patterns that affect wellbeing and relationships.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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