Craig Johnstone, BACP
Craig Johnstone is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.
About Craig
Craig Johnstone is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges and career change. He writes plainly and offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk through what is worrying them.
He uses a client-centred approach which means conversations are shaped around the person in front of him. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions.
Background and approach
Craig adapts the pace to what each person needs and avoids imposing a fixed plan. With three years of experience, he has worked with a range of concerns including trauma, eating problems, anger and low self esteem. He also supports people experiencing compassion fatigue and those navigating sexual orientation and identity issues in LGBT contexts.
He balances practical coping strategies with space to make sense of feelings. Craig holds BACP registration, which is recorded here as a professional credential. He practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
International clients may be matched where scheduling allows. To begin, he recommends a short matching questionnaire and an initial discussion to agree goals and a workable schedule. Sessions are available in various online formats to suit different lifestyles and needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402671 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Craig works with
Everything Craig lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Craig lists
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Online support
When used online, the same client-centred principles apply. The counsellor will work with clients to agree goals, try different ways of talking and review what is helpful. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process and the therapist will check in regularly to adjust the method based on the client's needs, goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different routines. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, live chat is good for shorter check-ins and messaging works for ongoing, paced contact. These options make it easier to schedule regular work around busy lives and to keep continuity even when travel or relocation occurs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Craig work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, as well as grief, relationship and family concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a client-centred style that focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find what works for them.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of practical experience supporting a range of issues, including trauma, eating problems and compassion fatigue.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his professional credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and scheduling can be arranged across time zones.
In what languages does he offer sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How do I start working with him and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire; cost varies with location and uses a cancellable subscription model.
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