Phillipa Whitehead, BACP
Phillipa Whitehead is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and career worries. Her work includes support for ADHD, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
Phillipa has 11 years of experience working with adults across different settings in the United Kingdom. She holds a BACP credential, listed as BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP.
Background and approach
Her background is in integrative psychotherapy, which means she draws on more than one way of working. In sessions she offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace. She works largely from a person-centred viewpoint, helping people find their own solutions.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when these fit the situation. Her approach is practical and collaborative. Phillipa will listen, reflect, and help set small, achievable steps when that is useful.
She adapts the work to a person’s needs rather than using a single fixed method. Many clients come because they feel stuck, have endured difficult events, or want to make positive changes. Phillipa aims to help people feel heard, explore options and move forward in ways that suit their life and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147010 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Phillipa works with
Everything Phillipa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Phillipa lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phillipa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods that fit. That means the therapy can be collaborative, mixing listening, practical exercises and short goal-focused tasks as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before you book. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around work, family or travel. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid commuting and keep continuity when circumstances change. Registered and accredited professionals, including therapists with person-centred and CBT experience, often adapt tools and exercises for use in sessions away from the clinic.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Phillipa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and lets people lead the pace. Her style is collaborative and focused on practical steps when those are useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a range of settings across the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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