- Adjustment disorder
- Addiction
- Adult abuse
- Affairs and infidelity
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Behavioural difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Body dysmorphic
- Bullying
- Child abuse and neglect
- Conduct disorder
- Complex trauma
- Couples counselling
- Depression
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Early years issues
- Educational problems
- Family issues
- Grief and bereavement
- Interpersonal problems
- Lifestyle problems
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Occupational problems
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Panic attacks or panic disorder
- Parent-child relational problems
- Personality disorders
- Phobias and fears
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Self-harm
- Sleep disorders
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Substance abuse/ dependenceSuicidal ideation
- Treatment-resistant depression
Phil Coombes
Phil Coombes is a highly experienced Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience working across the NHS and private sector. He holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and specialises in supporting both children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health challenges.
Phil has particular expertise in trauma and self-harm, and also works with conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), behavioural difficulties, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)—tailoring treatment to each person’s individual needs, with a focus on trauma-informed care.
Known for his calm and compassionate manner, Phil is highly skilled at building strong therapeutic relationships and is often praised by peers for his sensitivity, professionalism, and thoughtful clinical approach.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches used
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Systemic
Qualifications and Education
- MSc Forensic Psychology – Leicester University
- BSc Psychology – Middlesex University
Professional Bodies and Membership
- Health & Care Professions Council
- British Psychological Society – Practice Supervisor
- EuroPsy – Registered Psychologist