Philip Craig
AASW
Practical support for stress and anger management
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- Experienced AASW counsellor
- Practical skills focus
- Respectful and direct
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW counsellor with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, grief or anger. He also supports people dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and compassion fatigue.
Philip works in a straightforward, respectful way. He listens first, then shapes sessions to match what each person needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at small, useful changes rather than long lectures.
Philip uses a mix of well-known approaches, choosing the way to work together based on the person in front of him. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take action. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going.
Attachment-informed thinking is part of his practice, especially when people bring repeated relationship or abandonment worries. He focuses on simple skills people can use between sessions to manage mood, stress and reactions like anger.
Philip aims to make the first step as simple as possible. He treats people with sensitivity and respect and involves them in planning. To start, people complete an online matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Philip works in a straightforward, respectful way. He listens first, then shapes sessions to match what each person needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at small, useful changes rather than long lectures.
Philip uses a mix of well-known approaches, choosing the way to work together based on the person in front of him. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take action. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going.
Attachment-informed thinking is part of his practice, especially when people bring repeated relationship or abandonment worries. He focuses on simple skills people can use between sessions to manage mood, stress and reactions like anger.
Philip aims to make the first step as simple as possible. He treats people with sensitivity and respect and involves them in planning. To start, people complete an online matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Philip commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in session. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take small steps towards them while learning to live alongside difficult emotions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising clearer ways of responding, which can ease anxiety, depression and anger.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that suit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it practical to use written exercises, sharing worksheets and practising skills between meetings. If in-person or other formats are required, check current booking details to confirm what is offered.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Australia
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- AASW
- Languages
- English
- Registration (Australia)
- AASW · No. 478984
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Philip help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and trauma-related issues, plus relationship and intimacy concerns and career or parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Philip uses a straightforward, listening-first approach and tailors sessions to each person. He focuses on practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has five years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Philip holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to talk with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the listed availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.