- Person-centred approach
- Practical strategies
- Experience with trauma
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a counsellor with 11 years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also helps with self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger and coping with life changes. Phillipa lists adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas and works with people facing abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and similar challenges.
Percipient and down-to-earth, Phillipa creates a calm space where people can talk without judgement. She describes her practice as person-centred, so the client directs the pace and focus. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel heard, name what matters, and take practical steps forward.
Her approach is integrative. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when these fit the person’s goals. That mix helps with both understanding emotions and testing small changes in everyday life.
Phillipa’s background includes work across different settings with adults facing a range of difficulties. She has helped people who feel stuck, who are recovering from trauma, or who want support making life changes. Her 11 years in practice inform a pragmatic style that balances listening with clear, goal-focused suggestions.
P retained membership is held with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP. Phillipa offers sessions from the United Kingdom and undertakes work in English. If you are considering therapy, check the booking details before arranging the first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. It aims to create a respectful space where the person sets the pace and explores what matters most. This approach is helpful for people who want to feel heard and clarify their own priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by drawing out values and goals. It is useful when deciding on next steps for behaviour change, such as addressing addictions or making lifestyle adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Phillipa will discuss options with each person and collaborate on a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. Together they can try different techniques and adjust the focus as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so check the booking information before arranging sessions. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people work with a registered or accredited professional from a different location when that suits their circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phillipa specialise in?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and also addresses self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
P lllipa uses a person-centred way of working so the client leads the pace. She combines this with practical therapies to test small changes and improve day-to-day coping.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a range of settings and situations, including longer-term difficulties and recent crises.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is listed as BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.