Counsellor profile
Phillip Mapoma, BACP
Counsellor for trauma and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Narrative approaches
About Phillip
Counsellor Phillip Mapoma is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, anger and depression. He also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, fatherhood issues, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and multicultural matters.
Phillip uses clear, conversational methods in sessions. He listens to what matters most and helps people name their concerns. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when practical strategies are helpful.
He also brings Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into work with people who have been through difficult events. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problem and tell their story in a new way. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address the lasting effects of traumatic events while working at a manageable pace.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-orientated when needed. Phillip encourages clear steps and simple techniques to reduce distress between meetings. He aims to make the process understandable for people who are unsure what to expect.
For someone in the UK looking for counselling, Phillip’s practice emphasises practical help and listening. Prospective clients can check his online counselling options and follow the booking steps to arrange a first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and encourages the counsellor to listen and reflect. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through thoughts and feelings and to feel heard without pressure.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and works well for anxiety, stress and low mood by teaching coping strategies and small behaviour changes.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems and retell their story with different emphasis. It can be useful for relationship issues, identity questions and multicultural concerns where past stories shape current behaviour.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Phillip will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and decide together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy proceeds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into work or family life, reduce travel time and allow a mix of conversational and homework-focused sessions. Ask about the available formats when you select the online counselling options button.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger and depression. He also works on abandonment, fatherhood issues, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, multicultural concerns and post-traumatic stress.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses a person-centred approach and brings in CBT, Narrative and Trauma-Focused techniques as needed. Sessions can be conversational or more skill-based depending on the problem.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional practice working with people on the issues listed above.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the UK?
He accepts international clients. Check the booking steps for details on how to schedule from other countries.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are shown during the booking process.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a 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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