About Philip
Philip McKee is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation, and he focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress and anxiety. He aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to offer steady, non-judgemental support.
Philip helps people cope with addictions and the emotional aftermath of grief and loss. He also works with issues commonly faced by LGBT people, and he supports those managing low self-esteem and social anxiety.
Background and approach
Conversations in sessions are straightforward and rooted in everyday concerns. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the person sitting opposite him. Philip and the client set clear, realistic goals together and decide on practical steps to try between meetings.
He keeps the work focused on what will make daily life feel more manageable. Philip pays attention to feelings of guilt and shame and to questions about life purpose and self-love. These topics are explored at a pace the client finds comfortable.
He offers a calm, steady presence while people talk through painful memories and worries. People can expect sessions that balance understanding with simple, usable strategies. Philip explains options in plain language and adapts his approach as needs change.
His aim is to help people find small, sustainable changes that add up to better wellbeing.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Philip draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One approach helps people learn ways to manage anxious thoughts and reduce avoidance by gradually facing feared situations. This can ease day-to-day anxiety and social phobia by building small successes over time.Another approach focuses on coping skills for stress, addiction and grief. It teaches ways to recognise triggers, develop healthier habits and process loss at a manageable pace. These methods aim to turn overwhelming feelings into specific actions that make life feel more under control.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Philip will discuss options with each person and choose methods together based on their needs, goals and preferences. The client and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as things change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be good for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical change.
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What this therapist works with
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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