Philip "Phil" Giles, BACP

Philip "Phil" Giles supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He also helps those affected by trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic reactions, and people working on self-esteem and confidence. Phil presents as calm and direct in sessions and aims to make conversations straightforward and useful.

He draws on 16 years of professional therapy experience alongside earlier service in the police and armed forces. That background shapes his practical focus and his familiarity with trauma, critical incidents, and issues that can follow a career in uniformed roles. He has also lived and worked abroad and has experience linked to corporate and personal injury law.

Phil works from a few complementary approaches. He uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to each person. He introduces skills from dialectical behaviour therapy when emotional regulation and coping strategies are needed. He also weaves in mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns and reframe difficult stories.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. His BACP credential is listed as BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Costs vary by location and are managed via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To start, a person uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, then arranges sessions according to the therapist's availability. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask about formats and scheduling before booking.

Approaches and how online work can help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It involves listening closely, following what matters to the person, and helping them find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs a respectful space to talk and be heard.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, introduces practical skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive actions. Short, clear tools like grounding, distress tolerance and emotion regulation are taught and practised in sessions to help with anxiety, anger and mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs and preferences and will adapt methods in collaboration with the client. This makes the process more tailored and helps people know what to try next.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for different styles of contact - for example a shorter check-in when time is tight or sessions that focus on guided skills practice. Registered or accredited professionals can support progress through conversational work, skills coaching and reflective exercises delivered remotely.