Philip Kemp, BACP
Philip Kemp is a psychotherapist who helps people feeling anxious, low, or unsure about themselves.
About Philip
Philip Kemp is a psychotherapist who helps people feeling anxious, low, or unsure about themselves. Philip works with issues such as stress, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions around gender and LGBT matters. He welcomes conversations about career strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Philip brings a humanistic, person-centred style to sessions. He listens without judgement and encourages clients to find their own strengths. He aims to create a warm but challenging space where people can talk openly about painful experiences and confusing feelings.
Background and approach
Philip draws on trauma-focused approaches and Internal Family Systems alongside existential ideas to suit different needs. He uses creative techniques and some practical exercises such as positive affirmations when helpful. Sessions are shaped around what each person finds useful rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Philip has four years of clinical experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He developed experience in statutory and third-sector settings, including work with an LGBT charity and the probation service. This background informs his awareness of diverse life situations.
He offers therapy online by video and telephone, plus text-based options through the service. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session once a match is made. Philip aims to support people to feel more able to manage difficult feelings and make clearer choices in their lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 390202 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Philip lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past harm and intense experiences. This approach helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce how much they interfere with daily life. It is often used for responses to abuse, grief, and traumatic events.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Philip will work with you to decide which way of working fits your needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as you progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, sudden needs, or when writing helps you express yourself. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Philip help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns linked to LGBT and gender identity.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip works in a warm, person-centred way that is non-judgemental yet gently challenging. He combines listening with practical exercises when they suit the person.
What is his experience and background?
He has four years of clinical experience and has worked in statutory and third-sector settings, gaining exposure to diverse client experiences.
What credentials and location are listed?
Philip is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Philip is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging through the platform.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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