- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Philip
Philip McKee is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief and self-esteem issues. Philip also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love and social anxiety and phobia.
Philip uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters to them now. He encourages practical steps and honest reflection. Sessions are aimed at helping someone notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different ways of responding.
In the room he listens for how stress and anxiety show up day to day. For people struggling with addiction he explores triggers and coping options. With grief he helps people name losses and find ways to carry on while recognising what has changed.
Philip pays attention to issues of identity and the particular pressures that LGBT people can face. He also works with the shame and guilt that often sit beneath low self-esteem and social fear. Life purpose concerns are approached as a practical question about values, routine and small choices rather than a single big answer.
Clients can expect a down-to-earth style that mixes talking, practical suggestions and reflection. He invites people to try steps between sessions and then review what worked. To start, clients use the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Philip draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical behaviour change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test whether they are accurate and try new ways of responding; this can ease anxiety and social fear. Another method looks at triggers and routines that maintain addictive behaviour and supports gradual changes to those routines to reduce reliance on the addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That choice is collaborative and reviewed as therapy proceeds so the plan can be adjusted if something is not helping.
The original biography does not list session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to continue practical, focused work while matching arrangements to a client's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Philip works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, grief and self-esteem. He also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses plain conversation and practical steps to identify patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions combine reflection with small actions to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has ten years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns including addictions and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.