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Philip Craig

Philip Craig, AASW

Australia

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AASW social worker - anger and relationship concerns

  • ACT and CBT
  • Emotion regulation skills
  • Practical communication

About Philip

Philip Craig is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people facing addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, career problems and anger.

Philip keeps sessions direct and practical. He uses clear talk and evidence-based tools to help people notice what triggers their reactions and to try different ways of responding. Conversations focus on small, doable steps rather than sweeping promises.

He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Attachment-based ideas are used when past relationship experiences influence current reactions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered for managing strong emotions in the moment.

Philip adapts conversation and plans to each person's situation. That can mean working on communication skills, setting boundaries, or building everyday routines that reduce stress. He aims to make sessions straightforward so people can practise new ways of coping between meetings.

For someone worried about losing their temper, Philip will talk through triggers, notice the build-up, and try practical strategies to reduce escalation. He also supports people managing resentment, workplace frustration, and the strain of living with someone else’s difficult emotions. To begin, complete the online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the practice portal.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and taking actions that match personal values. It helps when anger comes from stuck thinking or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past relationship experiences affect current reactions and can be useful when anger is tied to hurt or abandonment. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try, based on their goals and what feels workable. That decision is adjusted as therapy progresses. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family commitments and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practise skills between sessions in real-life contexts. Discuss practical arrangements and timing when scheduling so sessions fit daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

Philip works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and he lists anger among his focus areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools, focusing on small steps and skill-building rather than abstract theory.

How much experience does he have?

Philip has five years of professional experience working with adults in Australia.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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