Craig Limbert, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Attachment based work
Client centred approach
Cognitive behavioural ideas

About Craig

Craig Limbert is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 30 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns. Craig also focuses on areas such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, and communication problems.

He uses an integrative approach grounded in client-centred ideas and psychodynamic insights. Sessions aim to look at how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour. Craig often brings in Gestalt-informed work to help people notice and work with what they are experiencing in the present moment.

Across his career he has worked in a range of mental health services, including roles alongside GP surgeries where he used cognitive behavioural approaches for anxiety and depression. He has supported people with complex needs and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Craig outlines goals and practical steps at the start of work together. He discusses what a client hopes to change and agrees a plan for how they will work on those aims. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and making small changes that feel doable.

His training includes an advanced diploma in counselling, a level 3 counselling certificate, and several diplomas in mental health and social work. Much of his background is in community mental health and supporting people to live independently.

People who want to explore long-standing patterns, recent life stresses, or the effects of trauma may find his mix of present-focused and psychodynamic work helpful. He encourages practical steps alongside reflecting on personal history.

Approaches used in online work and how they help

Craig commonly draws on attachment-based work to look at patterns in relationships and how these affect feelings of safety and trust. This approach helps when recurring difficulties with closeness or fear of rejection are part of the problem.

He also uses client-centred methods that prioritise listening and reflecting what a person brings, helping someone clarify their own thoughts and choices. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to identify unhelpful thinking or behaviour patterns and to develop practical coping strategies for anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

If you plan to try sessions remotely, please confirm the specific session formats when booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Different formats can suit different practical needs such as lower data use, not being on camera, or fitting a session into a work break, so clarifying options before your first booking is recommended.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Grief Self esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, among other related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative mix of client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, with Gestalt-informed methods to focus on present experience.

How much experience does he have?

He has worked in mental health services for around 30 years, including roles with GP surgeries and community teams.

What credentials and location apply?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.