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Craig Johnstone, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression

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Craig Johnstone offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. He also helps with relationship strain, parenting pressures, eating concerns, low self-esteem and managing life changes. Craig welcomes people from LGBT communities and those coping with trauma, anger or compassion fatigue.

He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. Craig uses a client-centred style that puts the person at the heart of sessions.

Background and approach

He listens first and follows the pace the client prefers. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on practical steps they can try between meetings. With three years of experience, Craig has worked with people facing a range of common and difficult challenges.

He encourages straightforward conversation and aims to make each session feel manageable. The goal is to help people find clearer choices and regain a sense of control in daily life. Craig is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

He explains that therapy is a collaborative process and that plans are adjusted as needs change. People are invited to bring what matters to them into the room and to set the pace. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire and book sessions according to availability.

Craig offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose the way that suits them best.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on helping people feel heard and understood. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the concerns the person brings. This approach is often helpful for issues like anxiety, low mood, relationship stress and navigating life changes.

In practice, sessions are guided by what the client needs. The therapist offers reflections, questions and practical suggestions while respecting the client’s pace and choices. This collaborative way of working helps people shape goals and try small steps between sessions to test what feels useful.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Craig will help clients decide whether client-centred methods meet their needs and will adapt the way sessions run as goals become clearer. That decision is made together, based on the person’s situation and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer written communication or want quieter interaction. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and let people choose the format that feels most manageable.

What concerns does Craig help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression as well as relationship, family and parenting pressures, eating issues, anger, self-esteem and career matters.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Craig uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and following the client’s pace. Sessions emphasise practical conversation and small steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

Craig is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and circumstances.

How are sessions paid for and priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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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

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Craig

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Craig Johnstone, BACP

Background and approach

How client-centred therapy works online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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