Mr Andrew Phillips

Art Therapist

“I offer reflective, depth-oriented psychotherapy for people who feel caught between the life they know and the possibilities they sense, as though life is always about to begin rather than being fully lived. Therapy can offer space to explore what is difficult, what needs expression, and what your past, present and future may be asking of you. We may work with anxiety, low mood, uncertainty or feeling stuck, while making room for questions of meaning, creativity, relationship and direction. My approach is grounded and exploratory, with attention to the patterns and possibilities that shape your experience. Together, we can look at recurring patterns or relationships, while also making space for the question of what a life well lived might mean for you. Spiritual experience is equally welcome where it is important within your life. Rather than approaching you as a problem to be solved, I meet you as a whole person. What is difficult in your life matters, but so do your longings and the ways you imagine life might be different. You can find full information about the work I offer on my website.”

About me

I have a longstanding interest in creativity and the natural world, as well as in spiritual questions and experiences that cannot always be understood in purely clinical terms. These interests inform both how I listen and the kinds of meaning I remain open to within the work. I qualified in 2013 and am registered with the HCPC as an Art Psychotherapist. My work is grounded in more than 18 years of professional experience across mental health, social care, and private practice, alongside a much longer engagement with art, psychological life, and spiritual enquiry.

Approach

Sessions are primarily conversational. As an Art Psychotherapist, I can also offer the possibility of working with images where this feels helpful, though many people choose to work entirely through dialogue. My approach is informed by depth psychology, particularly Jungian and psychodynamic principles. I also draw on ecopsychology and remain open to spiritual perspectives where these are meaningful within the client’s life. Theory informs how I think, but the work begins with the particular person in front of me. I believe psychotherapy is most valuable when it allows genuine exploration while remaining grounded in the realities of everyday life. Online psychotherapy allows us to meet regularly wherever you live in the UK, without the need to travel to a consulting room. Although we meet through a screen, the work can still develop continuity and psychological depth. What matters is that we can see and hear one another clearly, and that you have a private space in which you can give the session your full attention.

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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Cash practice

Newport, United Kingdom

Online Only

Services

I work with adults experiencing emotional difficulties, periods of transition, uncertainty, or a sense of being stuck, as well as those wanting to explore questions of identity, direction, self-esteem, creativity and personal development. I also welcome exploration of spirituality, dreams and other experiences that may not fit easily within conventional psychological frameworks. My approach is not limited to a particular problem or diagnosis, but considers the wider patterns, relationships and possibilities within a person’s life.

Services Offered:

Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Spiritual or Faith-Based Counselling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Spiritual Exploration
Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.
Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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