Phillipa Thomas
Fully Qualified Person-Centred Therapist
Hello, I’m Phillipa.
If you’re thinking about counselling, you’ll be looking for a space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly listened to, in confidence, that’s exactly what I aim to offer.
Whether you’d like short-term support to get through a difficult patch, or longer-term counselling to explore things more deeply, I’ll work alongside you at your pace. I’ve spent over 18 years supporting children, young people, and adults, both in schools and in private practice, and I have a particular passion for helping adolescents and young people navigate the challenges they face.
My approach is person-centred, which means the focus is always on you, your experiences, your needs, and what feels right for you. My practice is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure so I can offer the best support possible, and I hold a current DBS certificate.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d love to help you start your journey.
Testimonials
I first met Philippa 8 years ago, in what was a particularly challenging period of my life. I was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and from the very beginning, she created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt I could speak freely. Philippa has a calm, compassionate presence and really takes the time to really listen. Over and over again, Philippa has gently helped me talk through what I was feeling and supported me in untangling difficult thoughts and emotions. She gave me practical techniques to manage day-to-day life when things felt overwhelming, and worked with me to better understand myself and what I needed. Over the years, I’ve returned to see her when I’ve needed support—sometimes infrequently, other times more regularly when my mental health has taken a dip. Each time, she has met me exactly where I am, helping me to process what I’m going through and move forward with more clarity and self-compassion. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and the lasting impact she’s had on my life.
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Beth
Phillipa is a truly inspiring person with a huge amount of patience and care to give to her clients!! Phillipa helped me for 18 months and turned my life around for the better! Her kind nature and calm personality really shines through in her work as a counsellor and nothing was ever to much trouble for her! Following the death of
my father when I was 17 years old, Phillipa provided a stable and supportive service for me but also felt more like a friend! To have someone who you could talk to about anything was so refreshing and the biggest thing for me was that nothing was ever judged! I could open up to Phillipa about anything and all she would do was listen and support instead of judge! After finishing with Phillipa although I felt so much better, I knew there could also be more down days and Phillipa reassured me that I could come back whenever I wanted. My experience of counselling was truly amazing and I will never underestimate the power of talking now! Thanks Phillipa you changed my life and gave me the strength back I thought I had lost after losing my dad!
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Megan
I’d love to hear from you, whether you’re reaching out for yourself or making arrangements for a loved one. You can use the chat, contact form, or email to get in touch, and I’ll be happy to talk through how I can help.
If you are a parent, guardian, or relative feeling worried about a loved one, please know you’re welcome to get in touch. I’ll be glad to talk with you about my experience and how I can support them, while helping you feel confident in the arrangements being made.
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