Philip Craig, AASW

Philip Craig works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. He supports those coping with life changes, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, addiction and ADHD. Philip writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

Philip has five years of professional experience and holds AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential. He frames sessions around what each person needs and adapts the conversation and plan accordingly. He aims to be respectful, sensitive and compassionate in every meeting.

Philip uses a mix of common therapeutic tools to help people notice patterns, try new behaviours and manage overwhelming feelings. He focuses on practical steps alongside talking things through. Clients can expect clear options and collaborative planning rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

He also works with issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, body image, communication problems and caregiver stress. Philip pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics when these are relevant to someone’s goals. He draws on approaches that suit the situation rather than sticking to a single method.

People who come for help are invited to set achievable goals and build skills at a manageable pace. Philip supports people through setbacks and helps them identify small changes that make daily life easier. The emphasis is on steady progress and practical coping strategies rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then move toward actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for stress, anxiety and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means approaches can be mixed or adjusted as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make regular meetings easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people use video or phone options depending on what suits them. Approaches like ACT and CBT translate well to remote sessions because they use exercises, homework and practical skill-building that can be done between meetings.