Growing Awareness COUNSELLING
for Relationships and Individuals
Awareness and Compassion
Awareness and Compassion are the central pillars of the work, each supporting the other. Where there is Compassion and emotional safety, genuine enquiry into the nature of our current experience becomes possible. And as we deepen our Awareness of the underlying human needs and histories that drive our challenging patterns, empathy naturally flows for ourselves and those we are in relationship with.
Therapy for the Whole Person
We work with the information and wisdom which emerges from our bodies, emotions and unconscious – as well as our minds and thoughts. Tending to all of these facets supports their integration and synthesis into our whole selves, which includes our relationship to others and the world.
A Collaborative Process
This is doing therapy with you, not to you. You are encouraged to guide and co-create a process that makes sense to you and fits your unique needs. Whilst I bring existing skills, knowledge and experience to the encounter, you help me learn what works for you and what doesn’t.
An Opportunity for Healing and Growth
Times of suffering and challenge can contain seeds of the positive change which grow from them. Coming into awareness of the unhelpful patterns which have co-created the difficulties we face gives us an opportunity to change. When wounds that we have long kept hidden or adapted around are exposed we are granted the possibility of deep healing, and we can emerge from these difficult times more whole.
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Imogene Hollier15 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Craig has been an incredible support for my partner and I for the last couple of years. He creates a safe, calm space where both of us feel heard and understood, which has made a huge difference in how we communicate with each other. We have really appreciated his ability to help us unpack how we each interpret situations differently, without judgment. Through his guidance, we’ve developed a much deeper understanding of each other and learned healthier ways to express ourselves. We’ve seen such positive changes in our relationship, and we’re truly grateful for the care and insight Craig brings to every session. I would highly recommend him to any couple looking to strengthen their connection and build better communication.Posted on Google
Kiara Kurz24 March 2026Craig is a wonderful counsellor. He created a safe and nurturing environment for us to explore our thoughts and help untangle some old patterns. He is gentle, non judgemental and a wonderful listener. He is intuitive and creative in his suggestions and approaches. Craig held a space for us that allowed us to grow and reconnect. We cannot thank him enough.Posted on Google
Kayla15 March 2026Craig is a fantastic relationship counsellor. He held space for both my partner and I and was truly neutral, allowing us both to feel safe to share. His support helped us resolve a longstanding issue in our relationship surprisingly quickly and get into a much better space in our relationship, despite some difficult external circumstances we were also facing. I’d recommend Craig to anyone, and encourage anyone who isn’t sure about counselling to give a session with him a try.Posted on Google
Lisa Z10 December 2025Craig is a fantastic relationship counsellor who is compassionate, intuitive and genuine. We’ve been working with him for the past 2 years and we’ve grown from a place of lacking to abundance as a couple, from needing help to maintenance. Craig holds a safe space, translates our struggles with each other to each other in a way that we can be heard and can hear, and ultimately move forward. I would highly recommend Craig to other couples seeking help.Posted on Google
Leah Sadler15 November 2025My fiance and I have been seeing Craig for much of this year and he has been nothing short of a wonderful practitioner. He helped us engage in healthy communication throughout conflict, the ability to shift perspectives and see things from each other's point of view, whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere. Our relationship has grown and evolved so much more with Craig's help and we couldn't be more thankful.Posted on Google
Brooke Jansen6 August 2025My husband and I have been doing sessions with Craig for a few months now, we truly cant recommend him enough. He is easy to talk to, he keeps a sense of calm throughout your sessions and has given us helpful tools along the way to better our marriage. He has helped us navigate through some pretty difficult times, has never made us feel he is one sided and explains things so they are easy to process and understand. We have learnt a lot through this journey about ourselves because of him. We can’t thank him enough. We will continue to see Craig.Posted on Google
Anna Lyons2 August 2025I am incredibly grateful for the warm, compassionate presence Craig brings to every conversation. It has been a true gift to be supported by Craig and I cannot recommend him more highly.Posted on Google
Kirstin Schneider21 July 2025Craig is an extraordinary counsellor, guide and therapist. Working within and around complex dynamics, Craig weaves spaces of safety and compassion out of challenging conversations. He brings a gentle and incisive awareness to unstick situations that have seemed intractable for years. My husband and I have found new ways of communicating and being with each other as a result of his expert guidance over the past year. When we reached out to Growing Awareness, we were unaware of how lucky we were to have found such a unique blend of wisdom, skill and levity in Craig. Can’t recommend him highly enough.Posted on Google
Kate Gore9 July 2025Craig provided such an incredible experience as a counsellor. We truly looked forward to every session and always left lighter and more connected. Craig has a beautiful way of guiding conversation thoughtfully when we were unsure or stuck on where to start. The tenderness and care we were shown was truly wonderful. We cannot thank Craig enough!Posted on Google
Keely Heitzmann16 June 2025I couldn’t recommend Craig more highly for either individual therapy or relationship counselling. He has a warm and gentle nature that immediately puts you at ease, creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you feel truly heard and supported. I honestly look forward to every session, knowing I’ll leave feeling lighter and equipped with practical tools or techniques to help with ongoing challenges in daily life—or to work through deeper issues as they arise. Craig clearly has a wealth of knowledge and an intuitive ability to guide each session, even when I’m unsure of where to start or how to move forward. He has genuinely changed my life for the better, and I’m incredibly grateful to have found him.Posted on Google
Marc Monteiro6 March 2025My wife and I have been seeing Craig for a little over a year. Craig has helped us navigate through some testing times and has immensely changed the way we communicate and resolve conflict. His approach is very calm, methodical and non-biased which has never left my wife and I feeling angry or upset after a session. Highly, highly recommend Craig - you won’t regret it.Posted on Google
Andre Skupin2 March 2025Craig is an incredible, supportive and understanding therapist. He created a safe and open space, that enabled us to communicate and listen. Can’t recommend him highly enough!Posted on Google
Jake Barrow26 February 2025I find Craig's services very helpful and supportive. Highly recommended.Posted on Google
Michelle Mitchell17 February 2025Craig has been an incredibly patient and supportive counselor. He gave me the space to express myself while also ensuring that conversations remain balanced and productive. I appreciate how he helped me understand my partner’s perspective in a way that fosters empathy rather than frustration. His thoughtful approach made me feel heard and supported, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their relationship.Posted on Google
Ellen Pittman13 January 2025Words are far too feeble to express the depth of gratitude I feel for Craig’s support. I reached out during the pandemic, and his genuine warmth and care was a tonic during difficult times. Craig listens deeply, and has an uncanny ability to ‘join the dots’ in unexpected and fruitful ways, though always with a gentleness that allows new insights to grow organically, unfolding over the week or so after a session. Thank you Craig, from the bottom of my heart.Posted on Google
Rachael Boyce13 January 2025My partner and I would highly recommend Craig. Both of us felt really comfortable from the first session as he was always super neutral. He has really helped our communication, stopping our disagreements from getting out of control. He is particularly good at helping us determine practical changes we can make to improve our relationship. We have come a long way and we are really grateful. Thanks Craig :)Posted on Google
Meh Meh12 January 2025Highly recommend Craig @ growing awareness. Helped me and my wife communicate better and gave us the tools to help our relationship. Very easy goin and non judgemental. Would be comin back if we need any touch ups in the future.Posted on Google
Luca Romani29 December 2024Craig's work had an incredible effect on my mental health. Craig's intuitions and his acute sensitivity, is helping me open up to my potential. I really think this man has the vocation and great skills as a therapist.Posted on Google
Jordan Kruger18 December 2024Craig offers a very safe and comfortable environment. His ability to listen and provide meaningful suggestions was really helpful.Posted on Google
kim soriano13 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Craig is a compassionate therapist who creates a truly safe and supportive space for self-discovery and healing. From the moment you walk into their office, you’re met with a gentle, calm energy that immediately puts you at ease. His approach is thoughtful and nonjudgmental, allowing you to explore your inner world at your own pace. What I appreciate most is his flexibility in sessions—he follows your lead, ensuring the focus is always on what feels most important to you in the moment. He strikes a perfect balance between listening deeply and asking thought-provoking questions that encourage self-reflection and insight. These questions have helped me make sense of complex emotions and uncover new perspectives that I might not have reached on my own. Craig has a remarkable ability to hold space in a way that feels both grounding and empowering. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist to guide their personal journey.Posted on Google
Rob Carter4 December 2024Having relationship and personal counselling with Craig has been immeasurably beneficial. His ability to intuit, reflect, reframe and empathise, speaks to the depth of his concern and attention. Perceptive, sensitive and insightful, thanks CraigPosted on Google
Rhys Jaconley6 November 2024I can honestly say that I don't know if we'd be having our second child right now without Craig's skilled invitations to openness and vulnerability. I found him to be unconditionally supportive of me, my partner and our relationship. We're now at a place where we see a rich future together thanks in no small part to this man's sensitivity and ability.Posted on Google
Stephanie Clerc6 November 2024Craig supported my partner and I when we fell pregnant very quickly in our new relationship. We needed to fast track our relationship and create a solid foundation to bring a child into the world, and we felt very supported in this by Craig. He really helped us to uncover the subconscious beliefs and woundings that were the underlying cause of many small tensions. Craig is gentle, compassionate and insightful, and I'm always in awe of his ability to remember details of our pasts and our relationship patterns that might have been shared months ago. He is skilled at inviting us to go deeper into the feelings and challenges in the present moment, and also at reframing and reflecting back to us some of the unseen aspects of our tensions and conflicts in relationship. Highly recommend as a relationship counsellor.Posted on Google
Jacqui Heffernan21 October 2024Craig has been an absolutely remarkable support to me and my husband. After years of grief and depression (stemming from fertility and health challenges) my husband and I were in a dark place. Craig helped us find our way back to the light (as cliched as that sounds!) and to each other. We have so much to thank him for including incredible communication, happiness and renewed hope. Craig communicates with clarity, warmth, curiosity and creates a beautifully safe space. His questions cut to the heart of the issue. He makes both parties feel seen and heard (or all parties, if polyamory is your vibe haha). It isn't easy - like all the best therapy - but it is deeply effective. Craig is a genuinely exceptional counsellor, and while he's the ultimate professional, you can just tell he's a beautiful human too. Cannot recommend this wonderful man enough!Posted on Google
Iman10 August 2024Our time with Craig has been invaluable. It can be challenging to put feelings into words but Craig could every time reflect back and decipher complex situations with absolute precision. It's been a wonderful experience from start to finish, and I'd highly recommend anyone visit Growing Awareness. Thank you for everything, Craig!Posted on Google
Alfred Buchinger20 June 2024Craig has been amazing during our counselling sessions ,he has listened, reflected back and guided us with absolute skill, empathy, intuition and fairness. My daughter and I have come a long way and are very grateful.Posted on Google
Sophie Buchinger20 June 2024Craig came highly recommended from a friend. Craig is kind, patient and is incredibly good at making you feel seen and understood. He has a deep understanding of relationships and gave us tools to navigate difficult conversations. Would highly recommend for family counselling.Posted on Google
Michel Martin29 March 2024Craig provided a safe, supportive and compassionate environment to explore and heal past hurts and trauma. He was quite when I needed time to think and also willing to point me in the right direction.Posted on Google
hanneke sweeney10 January 2024Craig was able to provide a supportive environment in which I could integrate a past spiritual peak experience and overcome some emotional barriers around self expression of my spiritual nature.Posted on Google
J V1 November 2023Craig has a considered and compassionate approach, and he assisted my partner and I greatly to communicate and grow our relationship through an otherwise difficult time.Posted on Google
Elsa Di Battista27 October 2023If you're looking for an emotionally intelligent, genuine and understanding counsellor then look no further than Craig at Growing Awareness Counselling. Our relationship has flourished under his careful guidance and thoughtful questioning; he is well attuned to the male experience around counselling and is able to break down long-formed attitudes around male vulnerability. Of course, without question, he can also tune into the female experience of the world around her. He is open, understanding and gets as invested in the process as you do. I could not recommend his services any more highly!Posted on Google
Mongrel Selkie15 October 2023Craig holds such a deep & compassionate presence. I was guided to many "aha" moments during our time together, and am very grateful for his way.Posted on Google
Jane Lester1 June 2023Meeting Craig for the first time in the NY was very healing for me. It was quite confronting to discuss such personal trauma, but Craig emphatically guided me through the process to give me the tools to slowly mend. I now have an overwhelming feeling of freedom and cannot recommend Craig high enough for his professional manner.Posted on Google
A May28 May 2023My husband and I attended couple's counselling with Craig to deal with a very difficult situation. I went into the counselling session wondering what the future held for us. Fast forward to now, I feel our relationship is stronger than ever and we have Craig to thank for that. Craig has a gentle and caring approach and he is genuinely there to support the relationship. Our communication is the best it's ever been and we feel Craig was instrumental in helping us get there. Forever grateful to you Craig.Posted on Google
R & F14 February 2023Craig was a great help for us, asking the right questions at the right moment. We both felt heard and understood by him. He is deeply insightful and was able to help us see things in a new light. We are very grateful and would recommend him to anybody in need of support.Posted on Google
Emma Alfonso20 January 2023My partner and I have the upmost praise and respect for Craig and his practice. He has a true genuine skill of listening intently with both compassion and understanding, ensuring to create a safe and open environment for each individual. This is achieved by careful and thoughtful guidance with an incredible knack for attention to detail. He is a welcoming and kind human being and we cannot thank him enough for helping us and our relationship. Our little family wouldn’t be where it is today without itPosted on Google
Richard Failla23 August 2022I've had a phenomenal journey with Craig over the past year. His style is warm and inviting and he has an incredible gift for listening intently, synthesising lots of details, and distilling down unique and alternative frames of looking at a challenge. He holds the space for you to feel the full range of emotions present. His consistent, thoughtful, and empathetic approach fosters the sense of safety necessary for honest conversation and healthy problem-solving. I highly recommend working with Craig if you're looking for support in your life.Posted on Google
Skye Mandozay11 June 2022My husband and I were referred to Craig at a very precarious point in our relationship. Craig's presence, skill in reflection and ability to ask the right questions at the right moment where instrumental in helping us to break through our checkmate and return to a loving and committed connection. We saw Craig twice monthly for about a year, sometimes together and sometimes separately. I always felt trusting and safe in his presence and have deep gratitude that we found him when we did. I cannot recommend him highly enough.Posted on Google
Leon Van de graaff30 May 2022Craig’s calm manner and sensitivity provided a comfortable, safe space to open up. His ability to read body language and listen deeply enabled him to draw out things I hadn’t hadn’t expected. He then helped put these feelings and memories in perspective. I saw him many times over a one year period. He really helped me through some hard times.Posted on Google
Eve Wilson13 May 2021I want to share how Craig supported my partner and I through one of the most tender vulnerable periods of our relationship. Craig's counselling style is spacious and so infused with unconditional love and support. He held such a powerful container for our transformation which was powerfully guided and yet made room for my partner and I to really take the lead and feel empowered in our own process. I would highly recommend Craig for support and guidance in any area of your life. Thanks so much Craig!Posted on Google
Jessamie Yule2 July 2020Thank you Craig for helping me to move through so much over the past nine months. Your attentive listening and mindful council has enabled me to appreciate and become more attuned to myself. One of the things I have appreciated most about our sessions is the opportunity to laugh amongst the serious stuff. It has always been easy to show up knowing how supported and uplifted I'd feel by the end of the hour. I recommend Craig's counciling to any and all who are in need of support, guidance, care, compassion, warmth, direction and someone who will happily meet you where you are at in life.Posted on Google
Will Erskine22 January 2020I had a wonderfully positive experience with Craig working through some challenges in my life. Highly recommend.Posted on Google
Julia Stuart2 December 2018Craig listens without judgment, and has helped me see things from a new perspective. I have trialled many counsellors over the years, and found Craig’s manner and style moved me from a place I had been stuck in for most of my life. As a woman and a staunch feminist, I have generally favoured female counsellors, but found working with Craig, who is genuine, kind, and understanding, to be really effective for my growth. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.Posted on Google
Pete Ross20 October 2018I cannot reccomend Craig enough for anyone who is seeking deep change within. I think it's his gentle, caring and inciteful approach to our sessions that have put me at ease from day one. Making it possible for me to open up to new parts of myself I didn't understand. I walk away from each appointment with some new insight or deeper appreciation for myself and am finally releasing old patterns of self talk and judgement with his help. Behaviour and thoughts that have been engrained and have had hold for over 20 years or more, are softening and their grip loosening as I'm opening up to the ultimate truths about myself. Learning to love myself again at a base level. His support is integral to the change I'm going through at the moment 🙏Posted on Google
Justin Kendrick2 October 2018My experience with Craig was amazing. He helped me get through a very difficult time in my life and despite being very sceptical of the whole counseling idea at the beginning, he very quickly put that scepticism to rest with his calming nature and amazing ability to create a very safe space during our time together. I can’t thank him or recommend him highly enough.Posted on Google
Ari McNamara13 September 2018As a counsellor, Craig is warm, genuine and down-to-earth. I experienced his style of counselling as very spacious and person-centred, which allowed for new and deeper perspectives to be revealed. I definitely felt Craig's trust in me and my partner and our capacity to find our place of clarity and truth in love and presence. I found the reflections that Craig offered to be affirmative, insightful and revealing. As a couple's counsellor, Craig has a beautiful ability to hold both people's experiences with compassion, as well as the ability to guide two people towards understanding each other through experientially discovering that, that which we perceive in the other is also alive within us. Many thanks for your support, Craig.
