Philip "Phil" Giles, BACP

Philip "Phil" Giles helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He uses a straightforward, respectful style and aims to put people at ease so they can talk about difficult issues. Phil has 16 years of professional therapy experience and holds BACP accreditation.

Phil worked in uniformed roles for over 25 years before moving into therapeutic work. That background shapes his practical way of talking about distress and coping. He has also lived and worked abroad and has experience with corporate and personal injury law.

In sessions he focuses on clear, manageable goals. He listens first, then helps people find steps they can try between meetings. Techniques come from client-centred work, narrative approaches and mindfulness, adapted to each person’s needs.

He draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic thinking when useful, for example to look at patterns that repeat in relationships or to build emotional regulation skills. Phil also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness, dissociation, infidelity and loneliness.

People who choose Phil can expect a calm, direct manner and practical suggestions. He supports clients worldwide and offers an approach built on respect, sensitivity and compassion. If unsure about what to expect, a short questionnaire and an initial booking step start the process.

How Phil applies therapy online and in practice

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their feelings, which can help with depression, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations. These gentle practices can reduce anxiety and help people manage stress or chronic pain by bringing attention back to the present.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It is useful when impulsivity, strong mood swings or interpersonal conflict are part of the difficulty.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phil will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will agree which methods to try. He adapts techniques as you progress and checks in about what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or caring duties. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and audio-only options when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can support this flexible way of working while helping clients stay consistent with their goals.