Philip Hazlehurst, BACP

Philip Hazlehurst is a BACP registered counsellor with 15 years of professional experience who works from a private practice supporting clients across the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and brings a compassionate, steady presence to therapeutic work.

Philip values the power of conversation and aims to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. He draws on his own experience of having received counselling to inform a sensitive and empathetic approach. His practice is grounded in person-centered principles, which focus on understanding each person as an individual and helping them find their own direction.

Alongside a person-centered foundation, Philip uses mindfulness techniques to help manage anxiety and depression and applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools where they fit a client’s needs. He assists people navigating bereavement and major illness, as well as those facing anxiety, depression, loss, sexual or domestic violence, trauma, and challenges within LGBTQIA experiences. He also works with a wide range of related issues including attachment and abandonment concerns, family and blended-family difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, relationship and communication problems, and fatherhood issues.

Philip aims to collaborate with clients to find a therapeutic path that suits their goals and circumstances, tailoring methods to the person rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Approaches that guide online work with Philip Hazlehurst

Client-centered therapy puts the client at the heart of the process, offering acceptance and empathy while helping people clarify their own goals and make their own choices. This approach supports those dealing with loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions by emphasizing personal strengths and self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new strategies for coping. It is frequently used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, offering tools to change behaviors and reduce distress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and ease symptoms of anxiety and low mood. It can be particularly helpful for managing persistent worry and building tolerance for difficult emotions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Philip works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods as progress unfolds to find the best fit for each person.

Online therapy with Philip is offered through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing people to connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions, access support from different locations across the United Kingdom, and fit therapy into everyday life.