- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- ACT and CBT methods
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW social worker based in Australia with five years of professional experience. He works with adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns and the practical challenges of parenting and intimacy-related issues.
Philip prefers straightforward conversations. He listens to how family roles and expectations from childhood still affect daily life. Sessions focus on understanding those patterns and finding small, practical ways to test different behaviours. He uses clear tools rather than clinical jargon so people can try changes between meetings.
His approach combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques and a client-centred stance. Attachment-based thinking is used when early relationships seem to shape how someone connects now. Dialectical skills are introduced when strong emotions make it hard to cope in the moment.
Philip has worked across a range of concerns including grief, career stress, ADHD, and body image. He also supports people exploring kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving. The work is practical and focused on improving day-to-day functioning.
To begin, readers are asked to follow the service sign-up and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Philip uses therapy approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and making different choices in relationships.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change them. It is commonly used for stress, depression and anxiety by breaking problems into manageable parts.
Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early family relationships influence current patterns of closeness and conflict. This approach is useful when someone wants to understand repeating roles learned in childhood and try new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He will adjust techniques as issues and priorities change over time.
The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about the available format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Philip work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and a broad set of related concerns such as addiction, parenting strain, grief and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
Philip uses clear, direct conversation and practical exercises. He focuses on identifying family-origin patterns and testing small behaviour changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has five years of professional experience working in Australia with adults across mood, relationship and stress-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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