Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS
5 years in practice
Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress and addiction.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCPS1218 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
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About Philip
Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress and addiction. He uses a person-focused way of working to help clients talk through problems and build practical tools. Philip holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
He draws on Jungian therapy to look at the hidden patterns that often shape behaviour. That approach can help people spot repeated reactions and find new ways to respond.
Background and approach
Philip also uses client-centred methods to make sessions straightforward and collaborative. He aims to create a space where people can set goals and try small, manageable changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is part of his approach when clients want hands-on techniques.
CBT methods are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviours. Philip has worked in counselling for five years. He has experience supporting people through grief, relationship challenges, trauma and parenting-related stress.
He can also help with anger, self-esteem, addictions and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. The focus is on practical, step-by-step progress that suits each person rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Philip lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Philip names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Philip blends Jungian therapy and client-centred work to help people recognise recurring patterns and to feel heard. Jungian therapy pays attention to dreams, symbols and patterns that affect day-to-day choices and can be useful for people wanting deeper insight into why they repeat the same behaviours. Client-centred work focuses on the person in front of him, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting to build trust and clarity.He can also bring in cognitive behavioural techniques where practical skills are needed. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test simple changes in behaviour, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping for specific problems such as stress, low mood or addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means therapy is shaped around your needs rather than a fixed plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video works well for deeper conversational sessions, phone calls suit a shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit around work or childcare and be useful for ongoing reflections between sessions. These options help people access therapy across distances and at times that fit their life.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Philip help with?
Philip works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting strain, career questions and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine Jungian exploration of unconscious patterns with client-centred listening and practical CBT techniques when useful.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of counselling experience working with clients on issues such as addiction recovery, family and relationship difficulties, and self-esteem struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
Philip holds NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people living in other countries.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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