At a glance
- Credentials
- AASW
- Registration
- AASW, Australia / 204209
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Person centred
- Practical strategies
- Motivational focus
About Philip
Philip Keogh is an AASW social worker with 15 years in adult community mental health teams. He draws on a long clinical background to help people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Philip aims to make first steps less daunting and to support people toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
Clients meet a straightforward, person-centred style. Philip listens without judgment and helps people say what matters most. He works alongside clients to identify small, practical changes that make a difference in daily life.
Philip commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and a client-centred approach. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviours, and building motivation for change. He also uses practical problem solving and mindfulness skills when these suit the client’s goals.
People come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing life transitions, grief, addiction concerns and workplace pressure. Philip pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and feelings of emptiness and isolation.
His approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Conversations focus on what the client wants to try next, with clear steps and real-world strategies. Philip aims to help people feel more able to manage challenges and to find purpose in everyday life.
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How Philip’s approaches work in online therapy
Philip often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find or strengthen their personal reasons for change. This approach uses questions and reflections to build motivation and move from uncertainty to action.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. CBT can help with anxiety, panic, depression and workplace stress by teaching practical skills to test thoughts and change routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then suggest a mix of techniques that best suit the person. Decisions about pace and focus are collaborative and may change over time as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Philip aims to shape sessions so they slot into daily routines and support practical progress. -
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Philip help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include addiction concerns, workplace issues and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Philip uses a person-centred way of working that is empathetic and non-judgemental. He combines that with practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years working in adult community mental health teams and a longer social work career. That clinical experience informs his practical approach to common mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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