"I had reached a point in life where years of unprocessed trauma had caught up with me. That, coupled with recent bereavements, meant I had developed severe depression. I was at a loss with what to do, or how to address any of my problems.

 

I was terrified, and frankly skeptical, about starting any form of therapy.

 

However, starting therapy with Phil is the best decision I ever made. 

 

Phil is friendly, understanding, patient and approachable. He allows you to talk about whatever is on your mind, without judgement. He is also very flexible with times and dates for sessions, and understands that sometimes life just gets in the way of making a scheduled appointment!

 

His approach to therapy is holistic, which focuses on exploring your relationships (both past and present), to become more in tune with your past trauma and future desires, and thus become more self aware of your own agency in addressing/ achieving them. For me, this meant teaching myself to become more aware about how my own past trauma was affecting my present relationships, to better vocalise my thoughts and feelings, to practice self forgiveness, and to recognise the agency I have in guiding my own future desires. 

 

I am sincerely grateful to Phil - thank you for everything. I am a much happier person because of you!" Anonymous (He/Him)