Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS

Philip Gilson-Smith is an integrative therapeutic counsellor practising privately in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, addiction, loss, domestic abuse recovery, confidence, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Philip combines different therapeutic methods to suit each person, helping clients explore the thoughts, feelings and unconscious patterns that can block growth and keep old problems repeating.

Philip’s main area of expertise is identifying those unconscious patterns that sabotage development, achievement and wellbeing. He supports people who want clarity, practical goals, or targeted help with specific issues, guiding them to build the tools needed to make meaningful changes in their lives. He brings an empathic, collaborative stance to therapy, encouraging clients to explore their inner landscape while working toward concrete breakthroughs.

Philip holds the NCPS credential, a professional registration in counselling and psychotherapy, and has five years of experience helping people navigate change and recovery. He accepts clients locally and internationally and offers a range of ways to connect for therapy sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Philip Gilson-Smith

Philip uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people feel heard and understood while they explore personal goals and build self-awareness. This approach is often helpful for those seeking improved confidence, self-esteem and clearer decision-making.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develops concrete strategies to change them. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Philip incorporates elements of Jungian therapy to explore deeper unconscious themes and recurring life patterns, supporting clients who want to understand long-standing emotional dynamics and find new ways to grow.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Philip works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts methods over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy with Philip is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different comfort levels and enable access across distances. These options make it easier for people to maintain momentum in their work and receive support in ways that suit them best.