- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Trauma and depression
About Philip
Philip "Phil" Burns is an ACA counsellor in Australia with eight years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and depression. His approach is practical and client-led, aimed at helping adults make clear choices about their next steps.
Phil uses a mix of counselling models to suit each person. He draws on person-centred ideas along with narrative, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused and cognitive behavioural approaches. He explains options in plain terms and helps people pick what feels most useful for them.
Sessions focus on the person's real-life concerns. Phil helps people name their values, spot unhelpful patterns and build skills they can use between sessions. He also pays attention to how past experiences affect current choices and relationships.
Phil works in a straightforward way that keeps the client's goals in view. He supports people to try practical experiments, reframe difficult stories and notice small changes that add up over time. This can help with communication, boundaries, and managing mood and anxiety.
People who come to Phil often want clearer direction after big life changes. He assists with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family tensions, caregiving stress, codependency, separation and other family-of-origin concerns. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the person.
He offers counselling in English and does not take international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Phil draws on a few evidence-based techniques to guide online work. Person-centred methods focus on the client’s priorities, encouraging clearer self-understanding and values-based choices. Acceptance and commitment approaches teach ways to notice thoughts and commit to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety and low mood.Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavioural changes. These methods are practical and help with stress, relationship patterns and managing symptoms after difficult events. Phil tailors which techniques are used to the person's current concerns and goals.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try a method for a few sessions and then adjust based on how the person responds. That helps people discover what fits their needs and daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around study, shifts or commuting, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, or remove the need to travel. The focus is on making counselling practical and easier to fit into everyday routines, while deciding together which methods suit the person best.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and depression, plus related family and caregiving concerns.
How does he work in sessions?
He uses a mix of person-centred, narrative, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused and cognitive behavioural ideas to suit each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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