- Person-centred approach
- CBT informed work
- Practical coping tools
About Justine
Justine Howard is a counsellor with 28 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes. She works with men as part of her practice and aims to make first conversations straightforward and calm. Her manner is warm and respectful, and she focuses on what each person needs right now.
She takes an integrative approach that combines person-centred counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means sessions can be a quiet space to talk through feelings or a practical session to try out ways of changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. The balance between listening and practical work is decided together.
Justine has helped people manage the effects of abandonment, attachment difficulties and adoption and foster care experiences. She also supports clients dealing with body image, eating-related problems, chronic illness or pain, cancer, caregiving stress and ageing concerns. Her work includes people affected by autism and Asperger Syndrome and those who find relationships, commitment or communication difficult.
Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Clients can expect empathy, straightforward feedback and techniques they can use between meetings. Justine emphasises realistic change rather than quick fixes.
Taking the first step can feel hard. She asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Therapy approaches and how online work can help
Justine draws on person-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within an integrative framework. Person-centred counselling focuses on giving people a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters most. It helps when someone needs to understand feelings, build self-worth and feel heard.CBT offers clear strategies to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and practical problems such as eating difficulties or managing painful thoughts. Both approaches can be mixed to suit how a person prefers to work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree together what feels most helpful based on the individual's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and the kinds of techniques used.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work or family life and the ability to keep continuity when travel is difficult. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain regular contact and to practise skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Justine focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus a wide range of related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style combining person-centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a counsellor for 28 years, bringing long-term experience to a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.