Counsellor profile
Philip Craig, AASW
AASW social worker - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- ACT and CBT
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related issues, addiction and burnout.
Philip uses straight talk and practical tools in sessions. He focuses on what feels most pressing at home and at work. Conversations cover coping strategies, clear communication, and steps to reduce daily overwhelm.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at relationship patterns and past experiences that shape current upset.
Philip works in a client-centred way - listening first and adjusting the plan as needed. Sessions often include exercises between meetings to practise new skills and test small changes in everyday life.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, caregiver stress, blended family issues, body image, and commitment or control problems. Philip also supports people navigating sexual expression and kink-related questions in respectful, non-judgemental conversation.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Philip explains options and helps decide the next step based on what someone wants to address.
How sessions work
How Philip uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Philip commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take committed steps toward chosen goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising alternative ways of responding to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.He also brings attachment-based ideas into sessions to look at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and reactions. That can help when people want to change how they relate to partners, parents or close others. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will work with the person to match methods to their goals, preferences and the problems they bring to sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help choose an approach that fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus parenting-related strain and grief.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a client-centred approach with practical tools, clear communication and exercises to practise between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the AASW and works from Australia.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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