Philippa graduated from LST in 2012 with BA in Theology and Counselling. After qualifying she has been in private practice and since 2013 has also worked for third sector organisations, counselling children and young people. Following qualifying as a supervisor in 2017, Philippa has worked with both qualified and trainee counsellors in supervision. In 2020, Philippa completed an MSc Counselling Children and Young People. Besides counselling Philippa also co-managed a counselling service in Leicestershire prior to coming to work at LST.

Previous to counselling, Philippa worked as a community midwife in Tower Hamlets, East London and lived and worked in India for three years.