About Philip
Philip "Phil" Giles helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. He communicates in plain language and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone who is worried and short on time. Phil draws on 16 years of clinical experience in the UK.
He brings a calm, respectful manner and focuses on what a person wants to change. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than full of jargon.
How Philip works
Many clients come with trouble managing emotions, hurt from past events, or repeated patterns that keep returning. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and pain, communication breakdowns, dissociation, and problems that follow separation or infidelity.
He will talk through how these concerns show up in daily life and look for steps a person can try between sessions. Phil trained and practised in roles outside therapy before moving into counselling, including time in the police and armed services and work connected to corporate and personal injury law. That background informs his approach to trauma and high‑stress situations.
His style blends listening with structured techniques drawn from several approaches. He supports people to make small, sustainable changes and to build new ways of coping. Sessions are offered in English and to people based in different countries.
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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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client‑centred therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and offering non‑judgemental support. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change in their life. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for people who find emotions overwhelming or who react impulsively. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and heighten awareness of the present moment, which can ease anxiety and stress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and agree together which approaches to try. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they match personal needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility that suits different routines. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions are useful for shorter check‑ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text‑based messaging let people send messages between sessions and fit therapy around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep a steady therapeutic rhythm and to try out techniques in daily life.
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