Phillippa Stacy, BACP

Phillippa Stacy offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship struggles, addictions and many other life challenges. She is named Phillippa Stacy and holds BACP registration as a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP. She writes plainly and works to help people untangle patterns of thinking and everyday habits that hold them back.

Phillippa draws on nine years of practice and a background in humanistic and integrative counselling. She trained to a BA (Hons) in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and holds a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. Those qualifications shape a client-centred way of working that focuses on personal choice and strengths.

Sessions tend to focus on thoughts, everyday habits and the patterns that keep problems repeating. Phillippa uses practical conversations to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She describes her style as open, honest and direct, while keeping a non-judgemental tone.

Her lived experience of managing a long-term degenerative autoimmune condition informs her understanding of chronic health, caregiver stress and the emotional work of illness. That perspective often helps when clients bring issues such as chronic pain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or caregiver strain.

Therapeutic methods she practises include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches and client-centred work. Phillippa aims to help people update their personal scripts, make clearer choices and build practical coping habits for everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings and habits interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, sleep problems, mood and anxiety concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as you progress.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, helping you schedule appointments around work, caregiving or medical needs. If you need quieter or shorter check-ins, or prefer not to use video, those practical options are worth discussing. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for consistent access and for maintaining momentum between appointments.