Phillipa Whitehead
Person-centred counsellor with practical skills
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About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem and addiction. She supports people dealing with relationship or intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and career concerns. Phillipa also works with people facing life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
She is identified as a BACP Therapist, which means she is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Phillipa has 11 years of clinical experience in a range of settings.
Background and approach
She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client in control of the pace and direction of sessions. That approach is combined with practical methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy when helpful. In practice she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly and be listened to.
Sessions are aimed at helping someone make sense of their feelings, try different ways of coping and rehearse new responses to old problems. Phillipa describes therapy as a collaborative process rather than something done to a person. She also draws on motivational interviewing and trauma-focused techniques as needed to address motivation, difficult past events and recovery from harmful patterns.
This lets her adapt sessions to the issue at hand while keeping the client's goals central. If someone wants to explore therapy, Phillipa invites them to take a first step and see whether a gentle, practical approach feels like a good fit.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 11
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 147010
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Phillipa's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Phillipa works with
Everything Phillipa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Phillipa lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Phillipa works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes. Online CBT tends to break problems into manageable steps and can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping with change.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, and works well alongside other approaches.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences, and may combine approaches as therapy progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove the need to travel to appointments. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor support?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus self-esteem, addictions and intimacy-related problems.
What is the counselling style like?
Sessions are primarily person-centred, keeping the client in control while the counsellor listens and reflects.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Phillipa has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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