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Craig Lilburn, BACP, NCPS

Craig Lilburn offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, or addictions.

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About Craig

Craig Lilburn offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, or addictions. He uses straightforward listening and respectful curiosity to help people talk through what matters to them. Craig believes each person knows their life best and works to help them find clarity and next steps.

Sessions centre on the person rather than on labels. Craig listens with empathy and reflects what he hears so people can better understand their thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

He aims to create room for honest conversation and gradual change at a pace that suits the individual. Craig draws on client-centred ideas that focus on understanding the person's experience and on cognitive behavioural techniques that look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. These approaches are used to address issues such as anxiety, low mood, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.

With three years of experience and credentials listed as BACP and NCPS, Craig practises in the United Kingdom and works with people from different places, including international clients. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People begin with a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule.

Craig aims to be present and practical in sessions, helping people explore their feelings, spot patterns, and try out new ways of coping and relating to themselves.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	415397	June 2026
NCPS	NCS23-03353	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Craig names

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How his approaches work online and in sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what they hear so people can explore feelings and make choices based on their own insights. This approach is useful when someone needs to feel heard and to reconnect with their sense of self.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going and try practical steps to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and work on unhelpful thinking tied to guilt or shame.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Craig will discuss different ways of working and help decide what fits the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work unfolds.

Online sessions can be more flexible than in-person meetings. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be quicker and easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, or travel and let people try different formats to see what helps them most.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Craig work with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions, plus issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are person-focused and non-judgemental, using empathic listening and practical cognitive work to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours.

What is his professional background?

Craig has three years of experience working in counselling and lists his credentials as BACP and NCPS.

Where is he based and what registration does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and the profile lists BACP and NCPS as his professional credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and situations.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the listed availability.