Counsellor profile
Philip Hynes, BACP
Counsellor for stress and addictions
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About Philip
Counsellor Philip Hynes is BACP registered and has 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger and depression. His work also covers communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and workplace issues. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Philip works from a client-centred approach. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and listens for what matters most to each person. In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He helps people name problems and try different ways to respond to them.
He has long experience supporting people facing loss, addictive patterns and high stress. That experience includes helping with process addictions such as pornography, exercise or gambling, and with issues related to military service. Philip also works with social anxiety, jealousy and challenges around self-worth.
In a typical meeting he aims to keep things straightforward. He listens, reflects back what he hears and asks questions that help people spot options. He pays attention to how day-to-day life and relationships affect mood and behaviour.
People usually find the sessions useful for managing strong emotions and improving how they cope. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the session. The counsellor listens without directing and reflects what they hear. This approach can help with low mood, anxiety and problems that feel stuck because it focuses on the person’s own strengths and choices.For grief and losses the same client-led stance helps people put words to what has happened. It allows time to assess how the loss affects daily life and relationships, and to explore ways to cope without pressure to move on quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits with a person’s needs, goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative decision to be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family time, and can shorten travel needs. Different formats have practical differences too - some require a stable internet connection while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use online sessions to keep ongoing support manageable alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger and depression, plus related issues such as divorce, communication problems and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first appointment?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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