Craig Lilburn , BACP, NCPS

Craig Lilburn creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their experience and make sense of what matters to them. He works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that, given understanding and time, people can access deeper self-awareness and direction. He brings empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authentic presence to sessions, aiming to understand a person's perspective without imposing solutions and to offer steady support as they work through challenges.

Craig supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma and abuse, depression, and addictions. He also works with issues such as guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Whether someone feels stuck, is facing a life transition, or is trying to reconnect with an authentic sense of self, Craig aims to walk alongside them and help uncover the resources they already have.

With three years of experience and professional credentials including BACP and NCPS, Craig draws on a range of approaches tailored to each person's needs. His practice emphasizes being heard and accepted, and sessions are shaped around the individual's pace and unfolding process as they seek clarity and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Craig Lilburn uses client-centered therapy to create a listening, supportive atmosphere where the person's own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and acceptance, helping people explore identity, life purpose, and strong emotions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used alongside this work to help identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Craig will work with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor sessions so the methods used feel like a good fit. Over time, they may blend client-centered listening with practical CBT strategies to support both insight and change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life, or location, and allow people to access licensed professionals from wherever they are, supporting continuity of care and timely support when it is needed.