About Me

My name is Phil Laing RNMH, BSc (Hons), MSc APMH, MSc FT, Approved Supervisor (AFT)
-contact phil.laing@hotmail.co.uk 07523961568

I am a fully qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years. I have extensive experience supporting children, young people, adults and older adults who experience mental distress. I am registered with the UKCP, AFT and NMC. I specialise in family and couple therapy and I also have expertise with individual therapy. I offer evidence based effective help for those who are experiencing difficulties which include:
relationship problems
anxiety
low mood/depression
stress
self-harm
addiction
anger
panic
I offer individual therapy, family or couple therapy to those of all ages, backgrounds and presentations. I provide safe, effective and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
I also provide supervision to colleagues in the field.

Publication:
Laing, P (2022). A Relational Stance as Part of the Supervisory Dance: Embodying the Position of Appreciative Ally With Novice Systemic Practitioners. Context. 180, pp. 28-31.

I work with

• Children and young people
• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist
• Systemic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Mental Health Issues
• Relationships
• Stress
• Supervision
• Trauma