Philip Hazlehurst, BACP

Philip Hazlehurst is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience. He runs a private practice and works with people across the United Kingdom. Philip draws on his own experience of counselling to make the first step easier for others and to offer a calm, steady presence in sessions.

Philip describes talking as powerful. He creates a space where clients can say hard things and be heard. He works in a person-centred way, listening closely to what matters most to each person and following their lead on pace and focus.

Alongside a person-centred stance, Philip uses mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety and low mood. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which helps people spot patterns in thinking and try practical alternatives. He blends these approaches to suit different problems and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.

Philip commonly supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also works with those affected by trauma and abuse, and with people from LGBT communities. Additional areas he often addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems and the strain of caregiving.

Sessions aim to help people manage intense feelings, rebuild routines, and make clearer decisions. Philip tends to keep language straightforward and practical, helping clients find small changes that make a difference over time. To begin, he asks about what matters most to you and what you hope to change.

How Philip's approaches work in online sessions

Philip combines person-centred listening with mindfulness and cognitive behavioural tools. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping you work at your own pace, which can suit conversations about loss and identity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking patterns and try practical steps to change them, useful for stress and depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Philip will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. He views therapy as collaborative and will check in about what helps and what does not, adjusting plans as the work unfolds.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Talk to Philip about what will fit your routine and needs.