Our Team

Winner of SME Managing Director of the year Awards 2024, Mental Health Counselling. Award Winner of Corporate Live Wire, Global Awards, Counselling Service of the year 2024. Finalist 2024 Welsh Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards.

After 15 years in recruitment, I retrained to provide safeguarding in schools primarily for children 11-16. The desire to help people with mental health issues gave me drive to pursue counselling diplomas to become qualified and regulated. In 2023, I took over what is now Phillips Wellbeing and run a wellbeing service with 10 qualified counsellors under our wing and continue to practice personally. I understand the need to continue development and look to enhance my counselling skills to further my knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified (2021) Level 4 BA Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at the University of South Wales.
• Level 5 Diploma NIOQ in Counselling (2023) Fully Accredited Professional Child Psychology Diploma (2024).
• Accredited Member of ABCAP (Accrediting Board of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) (2024).
• CPD Certified, Level 4, Higher Distinction Awarded in CBT (Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 4, Higher Distinction Awarded in Counselling Skills Advanced, (2019).
• CPD Certified, Level 4, Distinction Awarded Advanced Anger Management Counselling, (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3 Distinction Awarded In Bereavement Counselling (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3 Higher Distinction Awarded in Abuse Counselling (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Distinction Awarded Counselling In Schools (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level Higher Distinction Awarded, Adolescent Depression (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Distinction Awarded, Trauma, Anxiety and Mental Health, (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Distinction Awarded, Anxiety Disorders In Children (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Higher Distinction Awarded, Child Neglect Awareness & Protection (2019).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Higher Distinction Awarded, Mental Health and Young People (2019).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Higher Distinction Awarded, Child Safeguarding (2019).
• CPD Certified, Level 4, Distinction Awarded, Mental Health & Social Care, (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Pass Awarded, Mental Health Support Worker (2023).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Merit awarded, Eating Disorder Understanding, (2024).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Merit Awarded, End of Life Care (2024).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Higher Distinction Awarded, Children and Bereavement (2024).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Higher Distinction Awarded, Child Counselling (2024).
• CPD Certified, Level 3, Distinction Awarded, Addiction Counselling, (2019).
• CPD Certified, Level 2, Merit Awarded, British Sign Language Pre-Intermediate (2024).

I’ve been a practicing Counsellor since 2002 and a Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2003. I graduated from the University of Wales, Newport with a Professional Development Certificate in Counselling in 2002, focusing on Person-Centred, Egan, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and CBT theories and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling/Therapy in 2003. I am also a qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and an IDVA EXPERT - Older Persons Violence Advocate.

I see the Client as the true “expert” in their own life and work as a guide with respect, compassion, empathy and warmth, as we journey the road to well-being together.

My expertise is working with clients experiencing crisis, trauma and PTSD, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, loss and general well-being.

Hello, my name is Summer, and I am a dedicated and experienced counsellor with a passion for helping others navigate through life’s challenges. With a first-class honours degree in pluralistic counselling and therapeutic practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice.

With 14 years of experience in the mental health field and qualifications as a clinical hypnotherapist, I have a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the power of therapeutic interventions. I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with individuals to help them gain insights that foster their growth and understanding.

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, and to empower them to make positive changes in them lives. If you seek a compassionate and skilled counsellor to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery, I am here to help.

My name is Helen. I obtained an advanced Diploma in Counselling and psychotherapy in 2003.

I began working at the former version of Phillips Wellbeing very soon afterwards helping set up the initial business.

I have had the privilege to gain 20+ years’ experience in many areas of Counselling and completed courses in CBT, Grief Counselling, Visualisation, Mindfulness, Women’s Aid, Rewind Techniques, Couple Counselling and have a certificate in Christian Counselling.

My experience has been very varied due to the nature of the business and so I work intergratively. I remain passionate about Counselling and genuinely still feel privileged to do the work we do.

I am passionate about supporting and empowering people on their journey towards wellbeing.

As an empathic, non-judgemental counsellor, I have gained wealth of experience working within New Pathways, for University of South Wales as a school counsellor, and for Connect Assist. I have delivered counselling sessions face to face, online and via telephone. I have been a counsellor within this organisation for over 16 years.

I am qualified to Post graduate diploma (integrative) level 7 and am a registered member of BACP.

Qualified in 2006 with 18 years+ of experience working with individuals and group. Drawing from a wealth of a diverse background of career, life and educational experience.

Life is about balance, it is constantly changing, recallorbration,re balance is an integral part of my practice.

I have been able work on many platforms of therapeutic practice, specialising in grief, within the hospice environment, one to one and groups.

As an NLP practioner the diversity of the model of therapy facilitates the ability to work with, Trauma, Addiction, Phobias, Depression, OCD, Communication with self and others. I work with humour, compassion, collaborative, strength-based structure, to encourage a new perspective for the client. Also in Private health sector, youth service, private practice, which has given me the opportunity of meeting with individuals from all walks of life. I believe as human beings, we are truly amazing.

I’m a qualified therapist with a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of South Wales, and I’m a registered member of BACP.

Drawing from relational psychodynamic, humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches, I tailor therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Central to my practice is creating warm and safe environment and allowing clients explore their experiences in a way that brings deeper understanding and fosters meaningful change.

I moved into the field of therapy from the financial services sector and gained my experience while working with non-profit organisations supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges and those impacted by crime and traumatic events. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and low self-esteem, and I’m interested in the impact of culture on individuals’ difficulties, their identity and growth.

I am a qualified practitioner holding a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Therapeutic Practice with a First-Class Honours Award. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and excited to apply for their accreditation scheme soon.

My training has led me to work as a pluralistic counsellor working with an integrative model. This means that every client and their needs are viewed as unique and can change over time, so I will be able to combine both creative and contemporary approaches to counselling to suit each client throughout their journey.

Disability Team on the topic. I also enjoy working with a variety of co-occurring difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sensory processing disorder, relationship challenges, sibling dynamics, navigating change and PMDD.

Empathy and compassion are the foundation of my counselling practice. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients feel supported as they navigate their challenges. My goal is to empower individuals by helping them discover and utilize their own strengths, fostering resilience and personal growth.

Collaboration with clients is at the core of my work. I partner closely with each individual to develop personalised therapy plans that align with their goals and values. Whether you are dealing with bereavement, anxiety or trauma I will work with you to find the most effective path forward.

As a pluralistic counsellor, I recognise the unique of each client and the importance of adapting therapeutic methods to suit individual needs. My practice integrates various approaches, including Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness, all grounded in a person-cantered approach. By drawing on these diverse therapeutic modalities, I can tailor therapy to your specific situation, ensuring you receive the most beneficial support

I trained, and then worked as an actor for many years, as well as teaching theatre and facilitating drama workshops.

Wanting to learn more about the therapeutic value of creativity, I then took a Masters in Dramatherapy. I’ve been working for Phillips Wellbeing since 2020 and also run therapeutic sessions for students at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and teach Reflective Practice. I’ve run similar sessions for students at Bridgend College.

My approach embraces many forms of therapy, but my focus is entirely on being alongside the client and offering an individualised response to their needs. I work with conventional talking therapy, and can also offer a more creative approach if appropriate. I try to encourage the client to work with self compassion and curiosity in order to find the answers and strategies they need.

I have experience in working with trauma and PTSD, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, grief and loss, and general wellbeing.