Counsellor profile
Craig Wilson, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Craig
Counsellor Craig Wilson is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years' experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Craig offers short, clear sessions where people can talk through what is worrying them. He aims to help simplify racing thoughts and support emotional regulation. Many of his areas of focus are practical concerns such as commitment and communication problems, control issues, and fatherhood issues.
He uses a pluralistic approach. That means he can draw on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit the person in front of him. He listens, reflects, and offers ways to reframe familiar patterns so problems look clearer and more manageable.
Craig also works with issues linked to family of origin, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy and midlife questions about life purpose. He names men’s issues and dependent personality concerns among topics he often addresses.
Sessions aim to be a place to unburden and to practise new ways of coping. People can expect direct conversations about feelings and behaviour, and practical steps to try between sessions. He asks about current struggles and helps set small, realistic goals to move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Craig works from a pluralistic base, which means he combines different evidence-based techniques to match the person and the problem. One common technique he may draw on is cognitive methods that look at thoughts and how they affect feelings and behaviour; these help with anxiety, low mood and rumination. He may also use behavioural strategies that focus on small practical changes and exercises between sessions to improve mood and coping. Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss what has helped before, what feels manageable now, and adapt methods as the work progresses. The choice of techniques is decided together, based on needs, goals and preferences, rather than imposed up front. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example avoiding travel, using a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or choosing a phone session when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions in ways that keep therapy practical and flexible, and Craig will help you pick formats that suit your routine and the issues you want to address.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as communication, commitment and control issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic approach, which means he may use different evidence-based techniques depending on what suits the person. The focus is on listening, reflection and practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. That experience covers a range of emotional and life-change issues.
Which professional body is he registered with?
Craig is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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