- Men's wellbeing
- Practical tools
- Collaborative work
About Justin
Justin Dowdall is a counsellor who focuses on men’s wellbeing and common life pressures. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship and intimacy concerns. He speaks English and works from the United Kingdom, and has been practising for 11 years with a BACP registration.
Justin shapes therapy around each person’s needs and goals. He listens for patterns in thinking and feeling, then helps people spot where those patterns make life harder. Sessions often include talking about thoughts and reactions, learning small day-to-day tools, and practising simple mindfulness exercises to calm the mind.
He draws on cognitive methods to look at how thoughts influence behaviour and mood. He also uses emotionally focused ideas to help people name and express feelings more clearly. Solution-focused tools are used to identify practical next steps and small changes that can be tried between sessions.
Clients might work on issues such as parenting stress, career pressures, anger, or relationship difficulties including communication and attachment concerns. He also supports people facing depression, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD-related concerns, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Justin’s aim is to make therapy feel like a collaboration. He encourages short-term goals alongside deeper work so people notice progress early on. He invites people to start when they feel ready and to take manageable steps toward lasting change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test small changes in behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by breaking problems into clear steps to work on.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on recognising and naming emotions and on improving how people express them. It can help with intimacy issues, communication problems and feeling less isolated.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that match those aims. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about scheduling and practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into your everyday routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems can I bring to sessions?
He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy issues, plus concerns like parenting strain, career questions, anger and midlife difficulties.
What is the style of therapy like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on your goals. Work typically involves talking through thoughts, feelings and small exercises to try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people in private practice and community settings.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements when you book to make sure timings suit your location.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.