About me
Hello, I’m Craig.
Many of the people I work with tell me they're exhausted from trying to hold everything together. From the outside they appear to be coping, but internally they feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or emotionally drained.
You may recognise yourself in some of these experiences:
- Anxiety or stress
- Feeling low or emotionally numb
- Grief following the loss of someone important
- Relationship or family difficulties
- Anger that's becoming difficult to manage
- Trauma that continues to affect your life
- Addiction or unhealthy coping strategies
- Feeling stuck without knowing why
If this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone, and you don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out for help.
How We Will Work Together
My approach is person-centred, meaning I will never judge you or tell you what you should do. Instead I will work with you. Together, we will explore what is happening in your life right now, while building insight into deeper, historical patterns that might be contributing to your current struggles.
I believe that when you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted for who you are, real change becomes possible. People I have worked with often share that this dedicated space allowed them to:
- Speak openly without fear of judgement
- Feel genuinely listened to
- Make sense of confusing thoughts and emotions
- Explore difficult experiences safely
- Develop greater self-awareness and confidence
- Feel more hopeful about the future
Areas I Can Support You With
With over 14 years of professional experience, I have supported people experiencing a wide variety of life challenges, including:
- Anxiety and panic
- Stress and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Bereavement and grief
- Trauma
- Relationship difficulties
- Family issues
- Anger
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Addiction and substance misuse
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Neurodiversity
- Life transitions and personal change
If my profile resonates with you, I'd be pleased to hear from you. Taking the first step towards counselling isn't always easy, but you don't have to take it alone.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor with over 14 years' experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
My professional experience includes working within specialist counselling and bereavement services, supporting individuals experiencing complex grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges.
Qualifications and professional membership include:
- Certificate in Counselling Supervision: COSCA
- Postgraduate Diploma: Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of Strathclyde)
- Registered Member: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Specialist Certification: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Specialist Experience: Extensive clinical background in grief, bereavement, addiction, and alcohol misuse.
- PVG Scheme Member
I maintain high professional standards through regular clinical supervision and ongoing continuing professional development.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer flexible counselling options to suit your needs and preferences:
- Individual Session: £60 (50 minutes)
- Special Offer: Block book 4 face-to-face sessions for £200 (saving £40)
Location & Availability
Face-to-face: Available in Motherwell, Monday to Thursday, with late afternoon and evening appointments.
Online: Flexible online counselling is available across the UK and internationally, making support accessible wherever you are.
If you have any questions regarding sessions or availability, please get in touch. I'm happy to help.
When I work
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Further information
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. I offer a free 10-minute telephone or online consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share what has brought you to counselling, and get a sense of whether we'll work well together.
There is no obligation to continue, and no personal information will be recorded during this initial conversation.
