- Stress and anxiety
- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT and solution-focused
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a BACP therapist with 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports adults with common pressures of early adulthood and beyond, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions and ADHD.
Percipient and direct, Phillipa works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or worn out by life changes. She offers straightforward talking therapy where clients can name what is hard and try out different ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding past patterns that keep repeating.
Her main way of working is Client-Centred Therapy. That means she prioritises the client’s pace and perspective while helping them discover their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to introduce tools for managing symptoms and making short-term progress.
Percipients of trauma or grief can be offered Trauma-Focused work when it fits the situation. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs support to change habits or address addictions. Phillipa aims to match the method to the person rather than impose a single approach.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when needed. Phillipa encourages clear steps between meetings, for example small behavioural experiments or short reflections to try in everyday life. She works in English and accepts international clients who are able to take part from the UK time zone.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and following the client's concerns. Online sessions using this approach are conversational and aim to let the client lead the topics while the therapist helps clarify choices and next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In online sessions CBT can include simple written worksheets, behavioural experiments to try between meetings and step-by-step problem solving.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused way to explore readiness for change. Online conversations can help people weigh options, build motivation and set manageable targets for behaviour change such as reducing substance use or improving sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phillipa will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made together and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats for online work. Confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel because they remove travel time and allow scheduling across different locations or time zones.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. She works with people coping with life changes such as leaving education, starting work or feeling behind. Sessions focus on making clear steps and practical strategies.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her primary style is Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person's perspective first while gently guiding them to find solutions. She also uses CBT and Solution-Focused techniques for symptom management and short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a range of settings addressing issues like trauma, grief, anxiety and addiction.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is a BACP Therapist and a registered member MBACP, practising in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes. She accepts international clients who can attend sessions compatible with UK time zones.
What formats are her sessions offered in?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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