Craig Johnstone, BACP

Taking the step to seek support often requires courage, and Craig Johnstone acknowledges and honours that decision. He specialises in helping people navigate stress, depression, anxiety, grief and difficulties with addictions, drawing on a client-centered approach that prioritises the person and their experience. Craig also works with individuals who are ready to change direction in life - whether that means finding a fresh start, exploring new goals, or reassessing career and relationship choices.

Craig treats each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and he adapts conversations and therapeutic plans to fit each client’s specific needs. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects a recognised professional standard in the UK. With three years of clinical experience, Craig offers a steady, empathetic presence for people facing difficult transitions or persistent emotional challenges.

Statistics show that around 1 in 6 adults are experiencing depression, and in the UK over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time. Craig is available to support people working through these and other concerns, and he welcomes clients who are ready to begin making meaningful changes.

Client-Centered Support Delivered Online

Craig works from a client-centered framework, which focuses on listening with empathy, accepting each person’s experience without judgment, and helping clients find their own solutions. This approach is well suited to people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and life transitions because it prioritises the client’s perspective and pace.

In practice Craig creates a compassionate space where people can explore feelings, clarify goals and develop coping strategies. He collaborates with clients to determine whether client-centered work alone is the best fit or whether other therapeutic options should be introduced - this decision is guided by the client’s needs, goals and preferences and is made together as a team.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change, and to connect across time zones. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Craig, use these formats to provide consistent, accessible support tailored to each individual.