Dominique Phillips, BACP

Dominique Phillips helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship strains. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, career pressure, compassion fatigue and questions about identity and sexuality. Dominique is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Dominique aims to make the space calm and non-judgemental so people can say what they need to say. She encourages small, practical steps and clear goals rather than lengthy plans that feel hard to start.

Over eight years she has worked with a wide range of concerns from attachment issues and avoidant patterns to body image, blended family problems and fertility or fatherhood worries. She is comfortable talking about kink and alternative sex culture when that is part of someone’s life. She also supports people coping with cancer, caregiver stress and major life changes.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Dominique listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try different ways of responding. She offers ideas, strategies and checks in to see what works and what needs to change.

People come for short-term help with a specific problem or for longer work on deep-rooted difficulties. Dominique draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to suit each person’s circumstances and goals.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Dominique uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in day-to-day life. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, and then practises alternatives in small steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how past interactions influence current relationships and communication.

Finding the right approach is a joint effort. Dominique works with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences, and she adapts what they try based on progress and feedback. That way the work feels relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be shorter or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflection, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy lives while still getting consistent support from registered or accredited professionals.