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Craig Johnstone, BACP

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Coping with grief and loss Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.

I have experience in helping clients with many different issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief and coping with addictions. I’ve also helped people who want to change the path they are traveling in life, to get a new start or go into a new direction.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Around 1 in 6 adults are experiencing depression.

In the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time .

I would be very happy to help.

Professional experience

3 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Coping with grief and loss Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #402671

Reviews

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Only had two sessions with Craig so far but he has been very kind and supportive and listened to me and provided excellent insights and advice. I very much look forward to our conversations

Written on Oct 01, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I have looked forward to meeting with Craig for the past year & a half. He has always been a good listener, positive, funny & compassionate. He has provided me with a safe space every week to learn about myself & express myself like I've never done before.

Written on Jul 17, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Very kind and calming

Written on Jun 13, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 1 month

I remember when I started therapy I felt like an absolute wreck. With Craig I was able to find some comfort, advice, support and in general someone I was able to talk to which was quite difficult to do for me with friends and family. I was able to reflect and see where certain habits are coming from.
I have been noticing improvement in my mentality and my values for future relationships. I am happy with the guidance along the struggles that I have been facing and the guidance along my journey in general

Written on May 26, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

Brilliant and consistent has had dramatic life changing impact on me so far

Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse

Excellent communicator and listener. Gives thoughtful and beneficial ideas.

Written on Apr 12, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd