- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-aware support
- Practical coping skills
About Craig
He uses a person-centred way of working that values each person's views and choices. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and gestalt thinking to help people connect with feelings in the present moment. Sessions focus on what is happening now, and how the past still influences current reactions.
Craig has around 30 years of experience in counselling and social care. That background includes work in the NHS and charities, and roles supporting people with severe mental health needs. He has also worked with people who have experienced trauma, deep depression and serious anxiety.
Clients can expect a straightforward discussion about goals at the start, and an agreement on how to work together. Craig emphasises respect for individual differences in gender, sexual orientation and cultural background. He aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and to make choices that feel right for them.
Craig holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, shown as BACP. He also completed an advanced diploma in counselling and a range of other diplomas in social care and mental health. These inform his practical, experience-based approach.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Craig often uses client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the person in front of him, helping people feel heard and understood before moving on to practical steps. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and supporting the client's own choices, which can help with stress, low mood and relationship worries.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. CBT gives short-term strategies for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes that are easy to practise between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then agree a way forward that suits each person's needs. This is a collaborative process that may change over time as progress is made.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to keep appointments around work or caring responsibilities. Different approaches can be adapted for shorter check-ins, practical homework and reflection between sessions to keep progress moving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Craig help with?
Craig works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns. He also offers support around issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness and coping with life changes.
What is his style of therapy like?
He blends person-centred listening with psychodynamic and gestalt ideas to help people connect feelings to the present moment. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical ways to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 30 years of experience working in counselling, NHS roles and social care settings. Much of that work involved supporting people with complex needs and severe mental health issues.
What professional credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.