Counsellor profile
Craig Johnstone, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Craig
Counsellor Craig Johnstone is a BACP member with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. He also supports those wanting a new direction in life or help with relationship and family issues.
Craig uses a client-centred way of working. That means conversations are guided by the person sitting in front of him. He focuses on how you feel and what you want to change. Sessions are practical and driven by the issues you bring.
In sessions he listens and reflects back what matters most to you. He helps people talk through difficult feelings, consider different choices and practise new ways of coping. He can work on concerns such as anger, self-esteem, career decisions, eating issues and compassion fatigue.
Craig has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse and with those facing life changes. He offers steady support while you explore what might help next. He aims to make sessions clear and straightforward so you can focus on the work.
To begin you are asked to use the site button to view online counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. If you are thinking about therapy, Craig can talk through what you want to achieve and how you would like to work together.
Client-centred work and online counselling
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the process. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects back what they hear and follows the client's lead. This approach is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, grief and relationship questions because it focuses on personal meaning and choices.For people coping with addictions, stress or major life changes, the client-centred approach aims to help you clarify what matters and consider next steps. The therapist supports exploration of feelings and practical coping strategies rather than imposing a set plan.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Craig will discuss options with you and agree what feels most useful. That decision is collaborative and can change as you progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and offer a way to check in from wherever you are. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit busy days, depending on the format agreed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, among other concerns such as relationships, parenting and self-esteem.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises client-centred therapy, which focuses on your perspective and shapes sessions around what you bring.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm session practicalities before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.