Philip Hynes
Client-centred counsellor for stress and addictions
About Philip
Philip Hynes has been working in counselling for 15 years and holds BACP accreditation. He presents a straight talking approach that aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck. Philip begins by listening closely to what matters most to each person and builds from there.
He believes each person knows their own story. Philip helps people find and use their strengths to face stress, anxiety and mood difficulties.
Background and approach
He also supports people coping with addictions, grief and anger. Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Philip pays attention to everyday problems that wear people down.
He works with issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, jealousy and isolation. Workplace stress and social anxiety are also common topics he addresses. People presenting with process addictions such as problematic gambling, porn or exercise habits can explore patterns and goals together.
He also offers space to consider forgiveness and rebuilding self-worth. Veteran and armed forces issues are included among his areas of focus. Sessions use a client-centred style that keeps the person’s priorities at the core.
Philip supports people who want to understand their feelings better and make changes that fit their life. He encourages realistic steps and gentle progress, rather than sudden fixes.
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Sessions & fees
Client-centred work online and practical support
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the person says matters most, helping them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a respectful, non-directive space to work through anxiety, low mood, grief or relationship stress.Philip will help find the right way of working together. He discusses goals, preferences and practical needs, and then adapts the client-centred approach to fit the person. Finding the best method is a shared process and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins and flexible ways to reflect between longer sessions. These options give more choice over timing and how people prefer to communicate during therapy.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 15 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
