Counsellor profile
Phillippa Stacy, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and emotional health
See online counselling options- Anxiety and depression
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Phillippa
counsellor, BACP Registered Member (MBACP), 9 years' experience. Phillippa Stacy works with individuals and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and anger. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
Phillippa trained in humanistic and integrative counselling and has a BA (Hons) in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling. She also holds a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. These qualifications shape a largely client-centred way of working that draws on several methods as needed.
Sessions tend to focus on everyday problems and patterns of thinking and behaving that cause distress. Phillippa says many people feel stuck in repetitive thoughts or unhelpful scripts. In practice she helps people identify those patterns and try simple changes to see what makes a difference.
She combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based work where relevant. The aim is practical: clearer communication, better emotional regulation and more considered choices in relationships and daily life.
Personal experience of living with a long-term degenerative autoimmune condition informs Phillippa's perspective. She uses that background to understand chronic health impacts on mood, coping and life plans without making assumptions about anyone's situation.
Her style is direct and honest, with an emphasis on developing self-agency and updating old personal scripts. People who come to her can expect collaborative work on communication, coping skills and decision-making rather than purely theoretical discussion.
How Phillippa uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. It focuses on what matters to the person and practical steps towards those values, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections. It can aid people who struggle with trust, intimacy or difficulties in close relationships by making those patterns easier to recognise and change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phillippa will discuss which methods seem suitable and try things in collaboration with the client. Goals, preferences and how someone responds guide the choices rather than a fixed protocol.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need lower bandwidth or let people choose not to be on camera, which can help with concentration or energy levels. Registered or accredited professionals often combine face-to-face and online arrangements to suit everyday life, and Phillippa will help arrange sessions that fit practical needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and relationship difficulties, as well as issues like addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her counselling style?
Her way of working is client-centred and direct. She aims to identify unhelpful patterns and help people make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working with individuals and couples and also provides clinical supervision for other therapists.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a BACP Therapist and is listed as a Registered Member MBACP.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How do I start and what does it cost?
You begin by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.