Justine Howard, BACP

Justine Howard is a professional counsellor with more than 28 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She works in an integrative way, combining Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) so that sessions can be tailored to each person’s needs. This blend lets her offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore feelings while also introducing practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts and behaviours.

Her practice focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, motivation concerns, and life transitions. Justine’s approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a commitment to walking alongside clients through change and recovery. She adapts techniques to the situation, moving between reflective listening and structured interventions as required.

Justine is affiliated with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She welcomes clients seeking support with immediate difficulties and those looking to build lasting resilience, and she is experienced in working with both short-term goals and longer-term personal growth.

Integrative Approaches for Effective Online Therapy

Justine commonly draws on Person-Centred Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Person-Centred Counselling focuses on providing a supportive, empathic environment where clients can explore feelings, clarify values, and build self-understanding; it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Justine collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts the style and techniques over time so the plan feels relevant and achievable. The process is guided by the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with Justine is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions around daily life and geographical constraints. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow for continuity when travel or mobility are factors, and support ongoing progress through different formats of contact with licensed professionals and therapists.