- Person-centred approach
- Gestalt and psychodynamic ideas
- Works with trauma
About Craig
Craig Limbert is a counsellor with 30 years' experience who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem. He works with people who are trying to cope with big life changes and emotional pain. Craig aims to create a space where someone can talk things through and begin to make sense of their experience.
He follows an integrative approach that blends person-centred work with psychodynamic ideas, and he uses Gestalt principles to help people focus on their present experience. Sessions are collaborative - the goals and the way of working are agreed together at the start. Craig places value on each person's views, hopes and fears, and he pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings.
Craig has long experience in NHS and social care settings and has worked with people with complex needs, including severe depression, anxiety and trauma. He has also supported people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. His clinical history includes roles in community mental health, advocacy and team management.
He holds several qualifications including an advanced diploma in counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Earlier roles included work with charities and mental health services where he provided therapeutic support, advocacy and training to carers.
In sessions he aims to help people identify practical steps and understand underlying patterns. Conversations can include looking at how early relationships affect current reactions, working on coping strategies, and learning ways to be more present with difficult emotions. The focus is on what the person wants to change and how to move toward that in manageable steps.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Craig uses person-centred work alongside Gestalt and cognitive behavioural ideas. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person, helping them find their own solutions and build on strengths. Gestalt work helps people notice what is happening for them in the present moment, which can make feelings and patterns clearer. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offer practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. He will discuss the different approaches with each person and decide together what feels most useful for the goals and issues brought to therapy. That collaborative planning helps shape session focus and practical steps between meetings.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what format will be used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. They also let the therapist and client continue steady work when meeting in person proves difficult. Confirm the exact session formats and scheduling when you arrange your first appointment so the practical details match your needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Craig help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would he approach therapy?
His work combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic and Gestalt ideas to focus on present experience and past patterns. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused.
What is his background in mental health?
He has 30 years' experience working in NHS settings, social care and charities, including roles in community mental health, advocacy and team management.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an advanced diploma in counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.