Philip Keogh, AASW

Philip Keogh is an AASW social worker with 15 years working in adult community mental health teams across Australia. He has supported people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self‑esteem struggles and major life transitions. He aims to build a calm, non‑judgemental space for people to talk through what matters to them.

Philip often begins by listening closely to what a person wants to change. He uses clear, practical conversations rather than clinical jargon. Clients can expect warmth, steady feedback and help to set small, achievable goals.

His work includes practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside a client‑centred style that follows the person’s pace. Philip also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and stick with them.

People reach out to him for help with chronic pain, illness and disability, attachment and abandonment issues, social anxiety, panic, workplace stress, substance concerns and feelings of emptiness or shame. He also supports those navigating midlife questions, grief, and finding life purpose.

Philip describes therapy as a partnership. He helps people identify patterns that hold them back and learns what simple next steps will feel doable. His approach aims to make therapy feel like a series of small changes rather than one big leap.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead, offering empathy and space to talk through difficult feelings. It helps when someone needs time to explore emotions at their own pace and wants a supportive, non‑judgemental relationship with their counsellor.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, depression and workplace stress because it gives clear strategies to try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can support work on addiction, behaviour change and increasing motivation for health or lifestyle goals.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt as progress is made.

The therapist’s original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. It can also help people keep momentum between face‑to‑face meetings and fit therapy into a busy week.