- Integrative approach
- Practical strategies
- Adoption and foster care
About Justine
Justine Howard is a counsellor with 28 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem and major life changes. She offers a calm, steady presence and practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her work also covers issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, and long-term health concerns.
Justine takes an integrative approach that blends Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Person-Centred Counselling provides a listening, non-judgemental space to talk through feelings. CBT offers practical techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Sessions can shift between reflective conversation and skills-based work depending on what is needed.
She has worked with people experiencing eating issues, body image worries, caregiving stress, chronic illness and cancer-related concerns. Justine also helps with relationship and communication problems, codependency and difficulties around commitment or control. Her aim is to make therapy relevant and achievable for everyday life.
People who choose her are likely to find straightforward explanations and step-by-step suggestions they can try between sessions. She focuses on what you want to change and how to get there at a manageable pace. The tone of sessions is respectful and practical rather than clinical.
Justine practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. If you are considering therapy, she encourages a short matching process to find the right fit before scheduling sessions.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Justine draws from Person-Centred Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as core methods. Person-Centred Counselling focuses on empathic listening, helping people name and understand their feelings. It suits those who need a steady, non-judgemental space to talk. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful habits.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will check what matters to you, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Together you decide whether the work should be more reflective, skills-based, or a mix of both.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping therapy going even when travel is difficult. Online sessions may also allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule, or let you avoid camera use if you prefer a phone call. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt approaches so therapy fits into everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style combining listening and practical work, moving between supportive conversation and tools to change thinking or behaviour.
How long has she been practising?
She has 28 years of experience working with people on a broad range of emotional and psychological concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.