Counselling in Plymouth

Michael Phillips MBACP (Registered), MNCS (Accred)

Providing a safe, confidential, and supportive space

I offer face to face therapy in Plymouth as well as online video counselling so that you have a means to access support wherever you live.


I am experienced in working with adults of all ages – whatever the reasons which might be varied, complex, deep-rooted, or created through current life experiences or events - all have wanted to change their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves.


Reaching out to a counsellor for the first time isn't easy but if you have arrived at this page, you have found the courage to take the first step to find a counsellor who works for you and with you. You do not have to go through a difficult time alone.

“We are not born shy , courage comes before confidence.”

Jacqueline Gold CEO Gold Group International

Please phone 07379 693883 or email me if you are looking for a therapist in the Plymouth area.

With you on your journey

No judgment, no shame - I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental empathic environment where you will be received with warmth and attention.

Seeing and understanding

As a therapist, my aim is to see and understand your world as you see it, how you see your place in your world, and to help make sense of what may be making life so difficult.

Healing and growth

I bring to the relationship a much lived experience, working with different models of counselling to help client understanding, healing and growth.


As a therapist, whatever you say is important to me

Maybe -

  • You never feel good enough?
  • Can never do enough to please someone?
  • You are criticised?
  • You never meet expectations of others?

“Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”

Steve Jobs

I work with clients who bring many different issues such as:

  • Problems bestowed from difficult childhood experiences, including sexual abuse or emotional neglect
  • Suffering loss or bereavement
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Low self-worth
  • Low self-esteem
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Self-Harm
  • Depression
  • Addiction

If you have reached the point where it is time to reach out and explore those feelings or what is troubling you, I can be with you on your journey to help facilitate the changes your inner voice wants to express and own.


I work with clients on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life, and to live it more fully. Read more about me and more about counselling to see how as a therapist I can work with you to enhance your self-awareness and grow and heal.

Call me on 07379 693883 or email me whether you require face to face, or online sessions.


Get in touch


Fees are£45 per 60 minute session.


I offer an initial no-obligation 30-minute consultation, either video call or telephone, for a two-way-assessment so that both sides are comfortable about working together and to understand what you would like to gain from counselling.


For a therapist in the Plymouth, Tavistock, Yelverton, Ivybridge and Saltash areas, please call me on 07379 693883 or email me for more information and availability.


You can find more about me at the NCS (National Counselling Society) Directory, Counselling Directory and at the BACP Register Member No. 381974.


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