Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS

Philip Gilson-Smith is an integrative therapeutic counsellor working in private practice in the United Kingdom who combines different therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs. He holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy, and has five years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of life challenges.

Philip works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He offers focused support for issues including parenting, career questions, intimacy-related challenges, and patterns that interfere with well-being.

His core interest lies in helping people uncover unconscious patterns that can hold them back from growth and fulfilment. Philip takes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach - helping clients gain clarity, set achievable aims, and develop practical tools for change. He invites anyone seeking greater understanding or a breakthrough to reach out and explore their next steps together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Philip blends established therapeutic methods to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Jungian Therapy explores deeper personal themes and unconscious patterns, helping people make sense of recurring emotional patterns and life narratives. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Philip will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods that fit - drawing on one approach or combining techniques as appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, by live chat, or through text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from different locations, and to continue work between sessions with approaches that suit individual comfort and communication styles.