Craig Lee

I work online (via secure video call) with people from across the UK as well as offering walk and talk therapy to those living locally.

About me

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience working in behaviour change and mental health settings. This includes working across the NHS, private healthcare, charity, and private practice settings.

I offer online therapy specialising in eating disorders, body image difficulties, and existential issues. I can help if thoughts about food rule your life, you’re sick of feeling out of control, or you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to move forward/sustain change. I have personally recovered from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia so understand the importance of getting the right support to overcome your food issues, improve your body image, and live a rich, meaningful life. This includes helping with other things that might be getting in the way such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, and grief. For eating disorder treatment, my service is entirely online and available to men and women (aged 16+) with or without a diagnosis.

I also provide walk and talk therapy in County Durham for a range of issues, with a focus on existential issues such as grief, loss, life transitions, meaning, purpose, spirituality, and identity.

Training and Qualifications

Eating Disorder Practitioner Diploma (National Centre for Eating Disorders)

MSc in Psychology (Manchester Metropolitan University)

BA (Hons) in Counselling (University of Sunderland)

FdA in Counselling (University of Sunderland)

Fees

Initial assessment (50 minutes) £70

Ongoing sessions (50 minutes) £80

My approach is integrative, which means I have trained in a number of models of therapy. 

As a therapist, my training and experience have allowed me to develop a practice which is focused on helping you overcome your challenges to live a life of meaning and purpose.

My approach draws upon:

Person-Centred Counselling

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Logotherapy and Existential Analysis

Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychology

I offer a free 20 minute informal consultation. This gives us both the opportunity to make sure I'm the right therapist for you.

If we go on to make an appointment for your first session, there will be an assessment form for you to complete beforehand.