About Philip
Philip Keogh is an AASW social worker with 15 years working in adult community mental health in Australia. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and major life changes. His style is warm and straightforward and he aims to make first steps feel manageable.
Philip listens without judgement and helps people put words to difficult feelings. He uses a person-centred approach so the pace and topics follow what feels most relevant to each person.
How Philip works
Sessions often begin with small, achievable goals and practical steps to reduce immediate distress. Philip draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot thought patterns that keep problems going and to test small behavioural changes. He also uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help finding direction or increasing motivation for change.
These methods are blended into a conversational, supportive style rather than rigid exercises. People consult Philip about panic attacks, workplace stress, relationship-related worries such as attachment and abandonment, and the aftermath of trauma or abuse. He also supports those managing chronic illness or pain, addiction concerns, loneliness and questions of life purpose.
He frames therapy as problem-solving plus emotional support. Sessions are aimed at making daily life easier and clearer. Philip helps people learn simple tools they can use between sessions.
He encourages honest feedback so therapy stays relevant and practical as needs shift.
Philip lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Philip works with
The areas below are the ones Philip selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How Philip’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's pace and supports them to name feelings and choose topics to address. This works well for people who need a steady, respectful space to think things through.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood and workplace stress because it gives clear strategies to try between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build commitment to change. It helps when someone is unsure about next steps or wants to find motivation for recovery or behaviour change.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Philip will discuss different methods with the person and adapt techniques to fit goals, preferences and what feels manageable. He aims to match style and pace so therapy feels useful from the start.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and work in a conversational way. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and fit therapy into a busy life.
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