Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS
5 years in practice
Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people understand what holds them back.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCPS1218 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Philip
Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people understand what holds them back. He names patterns that repeat in life and works with clients to change them. Philip holds NCPS and draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person's needs.
He often focuses on anxiety, stress and depression, and supports people dealing with relationship problems and trauma. He also helps clients facing grief, addiction and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem.
Background and approach
Career decisions, parenting strain and life transitions are part of his practice too. Philip pays attention to unconscious patterns that can sabotage progress. In sessions he helps people spot those patterns and try different ways of responding.
He aims to turn confusing cycles into clearer choices and practical steps. Sessions combine talking with structured approaches drawn from cognitive work, mindfulness and Jungian ideas, and sometimes hypnotherapy. Philip encourages goal setting and small experiments between sessions so clients can test what works.
He keeps things straightforward and focused on everyday outcomes. With five years of practice he brings real-world experience to common life challenges. He accepts people living in different countries and works in English.
To begin, he recommends a short matching process to find a convenient time and format.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Philip lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Philip names
- Hypnotherapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Philip commonly uses hypnotherapy in session to help people access deeper patterns and rehearse new responses, which can be useful for anxiety, habit change and trauma recovery. Client‑centred therapy is also a core method where the counsellor listens closely and follows the client's pace to build understanding and trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, provides practical tools for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video calls are good for a therapy‑style conversation with visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check‑ins or brief conversations, and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Philip commonly work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and also helps with relationship problems, addictions, grief and self‑esteem challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Philip uses an integrative approach that combines client‑centred listening with structured techniques such as CBT, mindfulness and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience working with a range of life and relationship concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
Philip practises from the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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