Phillippa

Mrs Phillippa Morassi

Counselor

“I am a Psychologist and Registered Counsellor working in private practice. I thrive on helping children, adolescents and adults with various presenting difficulties.”

About Me

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them navigate diverse life challenges. I find deep satisfaction in this role. My practice offers a grounded, collaborative space. Here, we can explore what feels difficult without judgement. We gently make sense of your experiences, developing practical steps for your unique path. This approach suits those seeking a thoughtful, adaptable guide through varied personal struggles.

Approach

Helping others shapes how I work: sessions are practical, steady and attentive, with time to name what feels hard and to try small, manageable steps. From my Peebles practice and via online appointments, in English, I hold a calm, structured space where we pace work to suit you—sometimes using short tasks between meetings to test new ways of coping. This tends to suit young people and adults who want thoughtful, hands-on support as they build clearer routines and greater confidence.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Families
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

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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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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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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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    Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of Glasgow

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Registered Counsellor

Service Area

Peebles

In-person & Online

Peebles, Scotland

United Kingdom