Philip Moore

Philip Moore is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who works from a person-centred stance. He draws on two decades of practice to help people who feel stuck by anger, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship strain. He approaches sessions as a place to be listened to and to build practical ways forward.

Philip believes people are the experts in their own lives and starts by hearing each person’s story. He combines Client-Centred and cognitive approaches to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that make daily life easier. The work is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Over 20 years Philip has supported people dealing with addiction, grief, intimacy concerns and work stress. He also helps with issues like panic attacks, self-harm urges, feelings of abandonment, guilt or shame, and symptoms following traumatic events. Practical coping strategies are paired with conversations that look at deeper patterns and meaning.

His approach uses elements from Jungian and psychodynamic thinking when helpful, for example looking at recurring themes and how past relationships shape feelings now. Trauma-focused methods are used sensitively to reduce distress from painful memories while keeping the process steady.

Philip offers straightforward sessions that focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as exploring underlying issues. He aims to help people feel more in control of anger, more able to manage mood, and clearer about next steps in life.

How Philip’s approaches translate to online work

Philip often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and reflecting what matters to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they notice small changes in thought and behaviour. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also central; it looks at thought patterns and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, anger and low mood. CBT sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings.

Philip also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are causing ongoing distress, and on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to understand repeating life patterns. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - he works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals and comfort level as therapy progresses.

If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, cut travel time and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or choose phone-only meetings when less bandwidth is available. Registered and accredited professionals offer a range of ways to meet, and the therapist will discuss what format suits your schedule and preferences.