Craig Pinchbeck

I offer flexible counselling options to suit your needs and preferences:

• Individual Session: £60 (50 minutes)
• Special Offer: Block book 4 face-to-face sessions for £200 (saving £40)

All payments are required 48 hours prior to your appointment; there is a cancellation charge of 100% if the appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the appointment time.

Location & Availability

Face-to-face: Available in Motherwell, Monday to Thursday; late afternoon and evening appointments available.

Online: Flexible online counselling is available across the UK, making support accessible wherever you are.

If you have any questions regarding sessions or availability, please get in touch. I'm happy to help.

Hello, I'm Craig, a qualified person-centred counsellor and counselling supervisor with over 14 years of experience supporting people through difficult and sometimes overwhelming periods of their lives.

My professional experience includes working with trauma; stress and anxiety; grief and bereavement; drug and alcohol addiction; low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

I understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and I will approach your experiences with care, respect and an open mind.

Perhaps you've been trying to manage everything yourself, but things are becoming harder, or you're used to being the person others rely on, but privately you're struggling to cope. You might feel anxious, exhausted, low in mood or disconnected from the people around you. Maybe you're dealing with a bereavement, a difficult past experience, relationship problems or feelings you find hard to make sense of.

Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to have all the answers before starting counselling.

I offer a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel listened to and explore what's happening in your life at your own pace. My approach is person-centred, which means I won't judge you, pressure you or tell you how you should live. We'll work together to understand your experiences and what matters to you.

How counselling may help

Counselling can give you the opportunity to make sense of difficult emotions, recognise patterns that may be affecting your life, and develop a clearer understanding of yourself and your needs.

Counselling can also help you better understand yourself and your feelings, make sense of difficult experiences, help improve your relationships with others, help you build self-confidence, help find ways to manage the challenges you face and help to manage stress and feel more in control.

Counselling offers a confidential, supportive space where you can talk openly about what's happening in your life, without fear of judgement. You don't need to be in crisis or know exactly what's wrong to benefit from counselling. Sometimes, having the space to pause, talk and reflect can make a real difference.

Taking the first step

Reaching out to a counsellor can feel daunting, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. You don't need to know exactly what to say or where to begin.

I offer face-to-face counselling in Motherwell, while also providing online sessions for people who prefer to talk from their own home. I also offer a free, no-obligation 10-minute introductory telephone or online conversation so we can discuss what you're looking for and whether working together feels right for you.

If you're considering counselling, you're welcome to get in touch. We can take the first step one conversation at a time.

Clinical Supervision for Student and Qualified Counsellors.

I'm Craig, a qualified person-centred counsellor and clinical supervisor with over 14 years of professional experience; working with trauma; stress and anxiety; grief and bereavement; drug and alcohol addiction; low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

I offer supervision to student, newly qualified and experienced counsellors who want a supportive space to reflect on their work, develop their confidence and strengthen their professional practice.

Supervision should be somewhere you can bring the work that has stayed with you after a session, the client you're finding difficult to understand, the decisions you're uncertain about, or the moments when you question your own judgement.

You don't need to arrive with all the answers. My aim is to provide a collaborative, non-judgemental environment where you can think openly, explore your responses and develop a deeper understanding of your clients and yourself as a practitioner.

My approach to supervision

My approach is grounded in person-centred values, with the Seven-Eyed Model providing a framework for exploring the therapeutic relationship, the client's experience, your own responses and the wider professional context.

I aim to balance support with appropriate challenge, helping you reflect critically without feeling judged. We can explore ethical dilemmas, professional boundaries, clinical uncertainty and the emotional impact of your work, while keeping your clients' wellbeing and your professional responsibilities central.

My clinical experience includes grief and bereavement, trauma, addiction and substance misuse, and a range of mental health difficulties. This experience informs my supervisory work and provides opportunities for thoughtful discussion of the complexities of therapeutic practice.

Who I work with

I welcome enquiries from counselling students, newly qualified practitioners and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists seeking reflective, ethical and collaborative supervision.

Whether you're developing your confidence as a trainee or looking for a space to deepen your established practice, supervision can be an opportunity to pause, reflect and reconnect with the reasons you chose this work.

I have experience supervising student counsellors on placement, providing ongoing support throughout their training and professional development. I understand that training to become a counsellor can be both rewarding and challenging, as you begin to put theory into practice and develop your confidence in the therapeutic relationship.

Whether you are navigating the early stages of placement or progressing towards qualification, I aim to support you throughout your journey, helping you develop a reflective, ethical and sustainable counselling practice.

If you're looking for a supervisor who values openness, reflection and professional development, you're welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.