- Experienced counsellor
- Military and policing background
- Works with trauma
About Philip
Philip "Phil" Giles offers practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and problems in relationships. He also helps those coping with trauma and abuse, and people who struggle with self-esteem or confidence. Phil presents a calm, respectful manner and draws on his broad life experience when working with clients.
Phil has 16 years of professional therapy experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He previously served in the police and armed forces for over 25 years, and has experience handling critical incidents across the UK. That background often shapes how he listens and responds to people who have faced high-stress situations.
In sessions he uses everyday language and focuses on what the person needs now. He draws on approaches such as client-centred work, dialectical behaviour therapy, mindfulness, narrative ideas and psychodynamic thinking. He aims to help people notice patterns, build coping skills and adjust what isn’t working.
He has also worked abroad and has experience related to corporate and personal injury law. Phil sees people from different places and accepts international clients. Sessions are organised through a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time.
People who want to begin can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Phil’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centred work focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and life purpose struggles.Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, teaches practical coping skills for intense emotions and impulsivity. It includes techniques for managing strong feelings, improving emotional regulation and repairing communication. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement, which can reduce reactivity and ease anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Phil will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying different ways of working and adjusting as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks or avoiding the need to be on camera at every appointment. Many people find this flexibility helps them attend more consistently and keep therapeutic momentum.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phil commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and issues arising from trauma and abuse. He also addresses self-esteem, confidence and related areas such as isolation and guilt.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Phil uses plain language and a down-to-earth approach. He focuses on listening, identifying patterns and developing practical coping skills.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 16 years of therapy experience and more than 25 years in uniformed roles in the police and armed forces, which informs his work with high-stress situations and critical incidents.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Phil accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How do fees and payment work?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.