About Craig
I am - at heart - a Person-Centred Therapist, although my training also introduced me to Existentialist, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis techniques and tools from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. In addition to face-to-face sessions, I am also available online. My primary focus is helping people with Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Grief & Bereavement, Addictions and Relational Issues. Additionally, as a parent of an autistic child, I have an understanding of the unique challenges - both day to day and longer term - borne by the parents and carers of children with complex needs.
In terms of experience, I have held clinical placements at Chris's House, Crisis Counselling and Healing for the Heart. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a police officer for almost 3 decades, retiring at the rank of Inspector; 12 of those years were in the role of Hostage & Crisis Negotiator. Whilst there are some differences between negotiation and therapy, there are also many similarities; enough for me to know that my vocation in life is to continue to help people who are experiencing emotional difficulty and crisis. In addition to my therapeutic qualifications, I hold an Undergraduate Honours Degree in Criminal Justice and a Postgraduate in Criminal Psychology and Criminology. I am also a Trustee on the Board of Directors for COSCA, Scotland's largest Counselling and Psychotherapy governing body, with responsibility for the Criminal Justice arena.
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