Philip Kemp , BACP

Philip Kemp is a qualified Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a human-centred perspective to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity questions and trauma. He believes that resilience is an innate human capacity that can be strengthened when someone has a supportive, respectful space to explore painful or confusing experiences. Philip combines a person-centred foundation with creative techniques, elements of cognitive-behavioural practice such as positive affirmations, gestalt experiments and existential reflection to meet the needs of each individual.

Philip trained and built clinical hours within statutory and third-sector settings, including time with The Outhouse and the probation service in Essex. He is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and follows its ethical framework while continuing professional development through supervision and additional training. He currently works as a counsellor for HBBS Counselling and runs a private practice called Black Sheep Counselling & Psychotherapy from his home in Brentwood.

Philip has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, such as depression, bereavement, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, racial identity and LGBTQ+ matters including gender identity and sexuality. He offers flexible remote appointments, providing video and telephone sessions to suit different needs.