Mr Philipp Chen Tan

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“Chen specializes in trauma and attachment-informed therapies that aid his clients from all sorts of psychological trauma. Some modalities he uses include EMDR, compassion focused therapy, and positive psychotherapy.”

About Me

I support individuals seeking to understand and heal from various forms of psychological trauma. Using approaches like EMDR, I help clients process difficult experiences and find new ways forward. My focus is on creating a safe space where you can explore past hurts with compassion. We’ll work together to build resilience and foster a positive sense of self.

Approach

Healing often unfolds through steady, paced work that attends to attachment patterns and nurtures self-compassion. Sessions in Cebu City or online, in English or Tagalog, are structured to move at your pace, with clear check-ins, grounding practices, and collaborative goal-setting. I help you process memories carefully, strengthen coping skills between sessions, and cultivate kinder self-talk so difficult experiences lose their charge and everyday life feels more manageable. This way of working tends to suit adolescents and adults seeking practical, compassionate steps toward recovery.

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Basic Information

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Cebu City, Philippines

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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Professional Title:

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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

University of San Carlos

EMDR Philippines

The School of Positive Psychology

Registrations

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Psychologist

Service Area

Inner Peace PH

In-person & Online

Cebu City, Cebu

Philippines