About Philip
Philip Hynes is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through grief and loss, and address addictions and anger. Philip believes people know their own stories and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions.
He encourages clients to name their goals and take small, practical steps forward. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person.
Background and approach
Philip listens actively and uses the person’s own strengths to build on change. Philip draws on client-centred therapy to keep the person's perspective central. That means a focus on understanding the client’s experience and responding without judgment.
This approach can suit people dealing with depression, anxiety, workplace strain, social anxiety, or relationship fallout such as divorce and separation. He also supports people coping with guilt, shame, loneliness and issues tied to veteran and armed forces experiences. Process addictions such as problematic pornography, gambling or exercise are also areas he helps people address.
Sessions aim to reduce immediate pressure and build longer-term coping skills. Philip offers a steady, practical way of working. He meets each person where they are and helps them plan realistic next steps.
The emphasis is on clear conversation, realistic goals, and steady progress.
Client-centred support delivered online
Client-centred therapy places the person’s own perspective at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what matters to the client, helping them make sense of feelings like anxiety, grief or anger. This approach is useful for people wanting a steady, respectful space to talk and decide on next steps.Philip focuses on practical steps and building on strengths in sessions. He works collaboratively to identify goals and to choose ways of working that suit the individual. Together the counsellor and client review progress and adjust the approach as needed to meet changing concerns.
Online therapy gives flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit counselling into busy lives and different time zones.
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- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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