- Client-Centred therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Philip
Philip Keogh is an AASW social worker in Australia with 15 years working in adult community mental health teams. He has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression. He also lists coping with life changes and guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Philip works in a direct, person-focused way. He listens to what matters and helps people sort through thoughts and feelings. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical rather than full of jargon. He invites people to speak honestly about what has been hard for them.
His background is in clinical social work in community settings. That experience informs a practical approach to problems such as panic attacks, workplace stress, addiction concerns and isolation. He has helped people facing midlife questions, relationship withdrawal, chronic illness and the fallout from past trauma.
Therapy draws on Client-Centred ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means conversations focus on understanding a person's perspective, testing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building small steps towards change. Philip also uses mindfulness and problem solving techniques when helpful.
People who come because they feel stuck with guilt or shame can expect clear, respectful conversation about what that feeling looks like and what might reduce its hold on daily life. He asks about goals, suggests practical experiments, and reviews progress at an agreed pace.
How Philip uses different approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own views at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens closely and helps people clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for working through feelings of guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses small experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting; this approach often helps with anxiety, panic and low mood.
Motivational Interviewing focuses on what a person wants to change and what gets in the way. It works through ambivalence and supports small steps towards clearer goals, which can assist with motivation around addiction or life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Philip will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation guides how sessions are planned and reviewed as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy as a regular part of life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes, and lists additional focuses such as guilt and shame, addiction and workplace issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Philip uses a person-centred style that is practical and direct, combining listening with evidence-based techniques like CBT and motivational interviewing.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience in adult community mental health teams and broader clinical social work practice in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is identified as AASW and works in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.