Philip Keogh

Philip Keogh is an AASW social worker practising in Australia with 15 years in adult community mental health teams. He has helped people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Philip also lists life purpose among his focus areas and works with issues such as addiction, workplace stress and panic. Philip uses straightforward, person-centred conversations to help people make sense of what feels stuck. He encourages clear, practical steps and talks through patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions tend to focus on what matters now and what small changes might be possible next. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation is low or when someone is ambivalent about change. Client-Centred Therapy provides space for people to reflect at their own pace. Philip has a long background in community mental health and has worked across a wide range of presenting problems. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to everyday stressors, relationships and work issues. He also supports people coping with chronic illness or disability and with problems linked to attachment and abandonment. Practicalities are part of the work. Philip uses structured methods alongside open conversation so sessions can suit someone wanting clarity about next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the See online therapy options button.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the centre of each session. The focus is on listening carefully, reflecting what matters and allowing people to set the pace for topics they want to talk about. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, mood and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore mixed feelings about change and to strengthen reasons for moving forward.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Philip treats approach selection as a shared decision. He will discuss what feels most helpful based on a person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring, and adapt methods as the work progresses.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose sessions that match their energy on the day, such as a focused practical session or a longer reflective meeting.