Counsellor profile
Craig Johnstone, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and life changes
Continue with CraigAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (402671)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Craig supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Works with grief
- Supports addictions
About Craig
BACP. 3 years' experience. Craig Johnstone works with people on common concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also helps with relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes including compassion fatigue.
Craig uses a client-centred approach. He listens to what matters to each person and follows their pace. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, identifying practical steps and noticing what changes feel manageable. He aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions.
People come for short-term support and for longer changes. Craig will explore what someone wants to move towards and what gets in the way. He pays attention to emotional responses, everyday routines and choices that keep problems going. This helps make small, realistic shifts that build over time.
He works with LGBT concerns and trauma and abuse among other issues listed above. Craig welcomes people who want to change direction in life or need help recovering from loss or difficult experiences. He uses clear discussion and active listening rather than technical jargon.
Sessions are offered in English and Craig accepts international clients. Practical arrangements including how to start a subscription and schedule a first session are set through the site's booking process. Please check current session options before you complete a booking.
Client-centred work and what online counselling offers
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person. The counsellor reflects what is said, supports people to find their own solutions and helps them make sense of feelings. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, grief and decisions about changing direction in life.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Craig will discuss different options with the client and decide together what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as therapy continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins when a shorter session is helpful. It can also let someone continue work alongside other commitments and access a counsellor from a different location. Registered or accredited professionals commonly adapt their approach to suit conversation length, the client's preferred pace and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression plus relationship, family, eating, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes.
What is his counselling style?
He uses a client-centred approach, listening and following the client's pace while focusing on practical steps and clearer thinking.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with people on a range of common mental health and life concerns.
Is he registered with a professional body and where does he practise?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the booking process.
Checking a registration
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