Phil Cutting

Phil Cutting is a highly professional and thoughtful counsellor with 27 years’ experience in the field assisting clients across all age groups with a wide variety of presenting concerns.

Phil bases his work on empathy and respect, deeply listening to people and having the knowledge to help clients move forward. Phil considers problem behaviours for a person often have beginnings in the early and middle childhood years where unhelpful patterns can develop. He therefore tailors his approach to suit each client’s needs, assisting them to identify issues and working with them to develop the insights, skills, and solutions required to deeply enhance their lives.

Phil seeks to gently explore and understand what has gone on before assisting a client in overcoming present difficulties to achieve the skills and resources to live the life they seek. Phil has several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Therapy. Phil recognises that life’s difficulties often require the qualities of patience, persistence, and contemplation and he therefore works closely with in partnership with his clients to achieve their counselling goals.

• Bachelor of Social Work