Philip McKee, BACP

Philip McKee is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has worked in the UK for 10 years and supports adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction problems, grief, and issues connected to LGBT identity. He aims to make first contacts straightforward and as welcoming as possible.

His work focuses on helping people speak openly about what they are feeling. Sessions are designed to be non-judgemental and calm so clients can say difficult things and begin to find some relief. He encourages small, practical steps that feel manageable between appointments.

Philip also pays attention to self-esteem, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose and self-love. Social anxiety and phobias are additional areas he helps people with, using approaches that draw on well-established therapeutic techniques. He adapts his support to the needs and pace of each person.

Over a decade of practice has given him experience with a wide range of situations. He works with people affected by bereavement and loss, and those coping with addictive behaviours. He aims to help clients build clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better ways to handle stress.

If you are unsure whether this style will suit you, Philip recommends a brief initial conversation. That chat can clarify goals, expectations, and how therapy could fit around daily life.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online counselling

Philip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple experiments to reduce anxiety and negative self-beliefs. Behavioural methods emphasise small, repeated actions - graded steps that make social situations and daily tasks feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods match a person’s goals, preferences and life circumstances. He adapts the pace and tools to what suits the client rather than imposing a fixed method.

The practical advantages of online therapy can help people fit counselling into busy lives. Many clients find it easier to attend sessions without travel and to keep regular appointments around work or family routines. If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.