About Craig
Craig Johnstone is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. He also supports those wanting to change direction in life or find a fresh start. Craig writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone nervous about reaching out.
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's own experience. Sessions are shaped around what the individual brings, not a fixed protocol.
Background and approach
Conversations are respectful and calm, with an emphasis on listening and understanding. Craig tailors the pace and topics to each person. He concentrates on practical ways to cope day to day while also exploring underlying feelings.
That might include talking through recent changes, painful losses, or patterns that keep repeating. With three years of experience and BACP on his record, Craig works with common problems such as stress, anger, self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, career decisions and compassion fatigue.
Craig offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He provides different online formats so people can choose what fits their life. To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduling step help match people to a suitable appointment time.
Client-centred care delivered online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and viewpoint. The therapist listens closely, reflects feelings and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and for people wanting to change direction in life.In practice, client-centred work means sessions follow what matters most to the client. The counsellor offers empathy and practical responses rather than directing every step. This collaborative way of working helps people set goals, try new coping strategies and review what works over time.
Choosing the right method is part of the therapy journey. The therapist will work together with the client to pick approaches that match needs, goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on day-to-day coping first, then looking deeper as trust grows.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does this counsellor address?
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
What experience does he bring to therapy?
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Which session formats are available online?
How are costs and payments handled?
How do I begin working with him?
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.