Philip Craig
Compassionate AASW clinician focused on practical change
AASW Australia
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW clinician with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or low self esteem.
Background and approach
He also supports those dealing with trauma, relationship strain, addiction and life transitions. Philip aims to make the first step easier for people who want a more satisfying life.
Philip keeps conversations clear and practical. He listens without judgement and adapts sessions to each person's needs.
Sessions focus on small, achievable steps alongside time to talk things through. That might include learning ways to manage racing thoughts, building skills for stronger communication, or reflecting on attachment patterns that shape relationships.
His approach draws from the Gottman Method alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred techniques when they fit the person’s goals.
Philip explains options plainly and works with clients to choose what feels most useful. Philip has experience across a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, grief, parenting stress, ADHD and career change.
He also offers support around intimacy, body image, and care for those facing chronic illness. Expect sessions that balance practical tools with reflective conversation.
Philip practises in Australia and conducts sessions in English. He invites people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment that suits their timetable.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Philip blends the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas into online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication patterns and managing conflict in relationships by teaching specific interaction skills. ACT helps people accept difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, which suits issues like anxiety or life transitions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behaviour and helps people build healthier ways of connecting.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Philip will talk through goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then suggest a mix of methods. Sessions can change over time as needs shift, so the plan is reviewed together rather than fixed up front.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging can work for brief coaching-style exchanges or ongoing check-ins. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family life and other commitments, while still allowing focused therapeutic work.
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Experience
5+ years
Registered with
AASW
Languages
English