Craig Lilburn, BACP, NCPS

Craig Lilburn helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about next steps. He offers straightforward, calm support for worries like anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship strain. Craig is named at the start so readers know who they will meet. He works in a way that treats the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening carefully and understanding what matters most to each client. This helps bring clarity around feelings such as guilt, shame or low self-esteem and supports decisions about life purpose and direction. Craig uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a warm, accepting space. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. These approaches are used together to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. With three years of experience, Craig meets people where they are and adapts sessions to their needs. He offers room to talk through trauma and abuse at a pace that feels manageable. Practical steps and small changes are often included alongside deeper reflection. Sessions can be arranged online for people in the United Kingdom and beyond. Craig works in English and can support international clients. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is about being listened to without judgement and working at your own pace. It helps when someone needs acceptance and time to make sense of feelings such as guilt, shame or loss.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and addictive behaviours because it offers practical ways to try different responses and see what changes.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether more listening, more CBT-style exercises, or a blend of both will best match their goals and preferences. This is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can shift if needed.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for shorter check-ins, immediate reflections, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These formats help people access support from different locations and at different times without travelling to appointments.