Philip Hynes, BACP

Philip Hynes is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and about 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger and depression. Philip emphasises that clients know their own story and that therapy builds on existing strengths to move forward.

He uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person's experiences at the heart of the work. Sessions aim to create space to talk through what is causing distress and to identify practical steps that feel achievable. Philip supports people as they think about changes and try out different ways of coping.

Philip often helps with relationship communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings such as guilt, shame or jealousy. He also has experience with process addictions including pornography, exercise and gambling, and with issues connected to military service and workplace stress.

His practical focus includes learning small habits to reduce tension, handling challenging emotions more easily, and rebuilding confidence after loss or setbacks. Philip encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and works at a pace each person finds comfortable.

If someone wants to begin, Philip asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

How client-centred approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, grief and issues linked to addiction because it supports self-awareness and personal choice.

Philip will use this collaborative stance to work out what feels most useful. He will talk with the person about their goals, try different ways of approaching problems, and adjust the work as they learn what helps. Finding the right method is part of the process and is shaped by the person's needs, preferences and life situation.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or busy family days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to keep continuity of care and to support steady progress over weeks or months.