Phil Fairley

I normally work 8am-6pm on Monday and 6-10pm on Thursdays.  

I work in private practice and offer brief solution-focused therapy interventions and long-term integrative psychotherapy. I am happy to work from a christian perspective if the client wishes to do so.  My approach is fully integrative working with clients on a case-by-case basis, because each person brings a unique set of complexities that require an individual and distinctive approach that is tailored to their needs.  

I am an accredited member of NCS and BACP. My professional experience has been built up over several years working in a community-based counselling organisation and an Employee Assistance Program, giving me a wide variety of experiences. My mission is to influence the way mental health is practiced, address the stigma associated with it and to ensure that more people can have the health and flourishing life that they deserve.

Each session will last 50 minutes.  I like to allow 5 minutes at the end to summarise and ensure that you are ok before you leave the room.

 If you are unhappy with anything I say or do, please let me know and we will try to resolve us.  If you feel this is still not resolved you can raise a complaint with BACP to have an investigation carried out.  The reason for this is that you have a right to be treated with dignity and respect.

In advance of the first session, I will send you a contract outlining what counselling is and what it is out, as well as how we will work together.  I will also send you a form which will be personal information and what is the issue you wish to work on.

During the first session we will review the contract and allow you time to expand on the issue you wish to work on.  We will also work on the goals you wish to achieve.