Craig Lilburn, BACP, NCPS

Craig Lilburn offers a calm, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where people can speak openly and explore their experience at their own pace. He approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life, and that self-understanding and growth are possible when someone is met with genuine empathy and acceptance.

In sessions he aims to be fully present, showing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity so clients can feel heard without pressure or direction imposed from outside. That supportive stance is intended to help clients uncover what matters beneath surface feelings, name difficult thoughts and emotions, and gradually access the inner resources needed to find clearer direction.

Craig has worked with people facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. He also offers focused support for experiences of guilt and shame and for those exploring life purpose and identity. He commonly works with clients who feel stuck, disconnected from themselves, or uncertain about next steps, walking alongside them as they regain clarity and a sense of agency.

Craig is registered with BACP and holds NCPS. BACP is a professional counselling association and NCPS denotes a recognised professional practice credential. He brings three years of clinical experience to his practice in the United Kingdom.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches in Online Therapy

Craig Lilburn uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, compassionate environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own insights, and it can be helpful for people feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about identity and life direction.

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then testing and changing those patterns. CBT tends to be useful for anxiety, low mood, and practical challenges where learning new coping strategies and reframing thoughts can reduce symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Craig works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions so that the therapeutic style evolves with the client’s progress rather than sticking rigidly to a single method.

Online therapy with Craig is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from wherever is convenient, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a registered professional.