Dr Philips is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). He has over 20 years of experience working in as a senior consultant in adult psychiatry. He has previously worked as a consultant psychiatrist in the public sector in different states. He also works as a consultant Psychiatrist in the private sector.

He is also an accredited psychotherapist having gained a masters of trauma informed psychotherapy. He is a member of college of psychotherapy.