Integrative Counselling Exeter and Online
About Me
Hi. I’m Phil, and my path to becoming a counsellor has been shaped by both my professional experience and personal journey. Before training as a therapist, I worked as a graphic designer, but I always had the idea of moving into counselling in the back of my mind.
It was my own life experiences that eventually inspired me to pursue counselling as a profession. Like many counsellors, my desire to help others has been informed by personal challenges I've faced. Through my personal experiences with counselling, I've gained firsthand appreciation for how therapy can make a difference when facing life's challenges.
During my counselling training, I gained valuable experience through diverse placements working with people recovering from domestic abuse, supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and providing community counselling in Exmouth. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to creating a safe, non-judgemental space for all clients, regardless of their background or circumstances.
What drives my practice is a fundamental belief in the human capacity for growth and healing. I've witnessed this remarkable potential both in my own journey and in the clients I've had the privilege to work with. No matter what brings you to counselling, I believe that with the right support, you can discover new perspectives, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater self-understanding and strength.
Qualifications and Professional Development
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Iron Mill College)
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- LGBTQIA+ training (Intercom Trust)
- Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (Dr. Ramani Durvasula)
- Online counselling: Getting started & Advancing your knowledge (Open University)
- The Body Keeps the Score - Trauma Healing Through the Senses (Bessel Van der Kolk)
- Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse Levels 1 & 2 (AVA)
- Working with Complex Trauma (Iron Mill College)
- Essential Skills of Internal Family Systems Therapy (PESI)
As an accredited counsellor, I engage in regular professional supervision and ongoing continuing professional development (CPD), while adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework.
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