- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Craig
Craig Johnstone is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and parenting concerns. He works with clients struggling with self-esteem, relationship worries, anger and the strain of big life changes. He is also experienced with LGBT issues, trauma and eating-related difficulties.
Craig holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Craig uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. He listens carefully and adapts the conversation to each person’s situation.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Over three years of practice have given him experience with a wide range of everyday problems. He often helps people who want to change direction in life or find new ways to manage recurring difficulties.
His style aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about. People can expect warm, non-judgemental dialogue that centres their concerns. Craig will work at a pace that suits each client and shape the ongoing plan together.
The goal is clearer thinking and more useful choices, not quick fixes. Background and approach: Craig draws on client-centred therapy to guide sessions. That means the conversation is focused on the person and their goals rather than on a fixed protocol.
He combines that focus with practical suggestions, coping strategies and support for decision-making. Clients are encouraged to reflect on options and try small changes between sessions to see what helps.
What Craig works with
Everything Craig lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Craig helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Craig lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps clients clarify their own goals. This approach is useful for emotional issues like anxiety, depression, grief and difficulties around parenting because it follows what matters most to the individual rather than imposing a set plan.Sessions are collaborative. The therapist and client explore which ways of working fit best and adjust the approach over time. That means the chosen methods evolve from the client’s needs, preferences and progress, not from a one-size-fits-all model.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing body language matters. Phone sessions can suit people who prefer to talk without video or need lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on the therapeutic goals.
Questions people ask about Craig
What concerns does Craig help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and parenting difficulties, plus relationship issues, trauma, eating concerns and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s priorities and experience. Conversations are shaped around what the client wants to address.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Craig has three years of experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Craig offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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