Craig Johnstone, BACP

Craig Johnstone recognises that taking the first step to begin therapy often takes real courage and acknowledges the effort involved. He offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space for people facing a range of difficulties, including stress, depression, anxiety, grief and coping with addictions. Craig also works with those who want to change direction in life, helping clients explore new starts and different paths that feel more aligned with their values and goals.

He believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and he adapts both the dialogue and the treatment plan to suit each person’s individual needs. Craig holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. He shares information about common mental health needs, noting that around 1 in 6 adults are experiencing depression and that, in the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time.

Craig would be very happy to help and aims to work collaboratively to identify practical steps and therapeutic support that suit each client’s situation.

Client-Centered Therapy and Flexible Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the centre of the process. It emphasises empathy, active listening and an accepting atmosphere so clients can explore feelings, values and choices at their own pace - this approach is often helpful for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.

In practice, Craig works collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most helpful and to shape the way therapy proceeds. He treats the choice of approach as part of the therapeutic conversation, adapting techniques and pace to match the client’s needs, goals and preferences while involving them in decisions about their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making sessions accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort. Registered professionals and therapists can provide meaningful, effective support through these remote methods while focusing on what matters most to the client.