Philip Craig

Philip Craig is an AASW counsellor with five years' practical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. He works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, compassion fatigue and addiction. Philip aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward a more fulfilling life.

Philip takes a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. He listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on things that can change now, like unhelpful thoughts, emotional reactions and everyday habits.

He blends a few different ways of working depending on a person's needs. That can include practical exercises to try between meetings, clearer ways of noticing feelings, and steady conversations about relationship patterns and attachment. Philip uses methods that help with coping, emotional regulation and making values-based choices.

Philip also supports people dealing with more specific issues such as ADHD, grief, chronic illness, body image and intimacy-related concerns. He keeps the work goal-focused and humane, helping clients break large problems into manageable steps and practice new skills in real life.

Taking the first step can feel difficult. Philip offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through, set simple goals and work at a pace that suits the client.

Approaches for online counselling and practical tools

Philip commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the best approach is a shared task. Philip will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before. Together the client and therapist choose or blend methods that feel most helpful for the person and their situation.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep regular check-ins during life changes. It can also allow for shorter phone check-ins when a quick update helps, or video conversations when deeper emotional work and face-to-face contact matter. Ask about the formats currently offered so sessions match your practical needs and daily routine.