- Client centred approach
- Short clear sessions
- Works in English
About Craig
Craig Johnstone is a counsellor who helps people take the first steps when life feels overwhelming. He welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse and people working through family conflict or LGBT‑related issues.
Craig works in a warm, respectful way and focuses on what matters to each person. He listens without judgement and follows the pace set by the client. Conversations aim to make sense of current problems and to find practical next steps that fit a person’s life.
He uses Client‑Centered Therapy, which means sessions concentrate on the client’s experience and on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Craig shapes sessions around each person’s needs rather than using a fixed script.
With three years of practice he has worked across a range of concerns and life transitions. Craig explains things plainly and helps people explore changes they want to make. He will collaborate on a plan that suits personal goals and circumstances.
People who choose to work with him are invited to set the pace. The focus is on honest conversation, clearer choices and manageable steps forward. Craig aims to create a supportive space where people can begin to feel more able to cope and to move towards the life they want.
How Client‑centred care translates to online counselling
Client‑Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what the client says and helping them make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, grief and navigating life changes because it centres the client’s priorities.The core idea is collaboration. The therapist will help you identify what you want from counselling and adapt the approach as you go. Together you will try ways of working that suit your goals and day‑to‑day life rather than following a fixed plan.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine and remove travel time from the equation. It also offers options for different kinds of check‑ins and conversations that can be shorter or more focused when needed. The specific session formats for this therapist are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking to find what works for you.
Finding the right fit is part of the process and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements and preferences during initial contact. That way you can choose a way of working that aligns with your needs and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus relationship strain, parenting pressures, eating concerns and career uncertainty.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client‑centred approach and focuses on listening, respect and following the client’s pace to find practical next steps.
What is his experience working with these issues?
He has three years of counselling experience and has worked with a range of common mental health and life change concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP, which is shown as his credential, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.