Justine Poyser, NCPS

Justine Poyser is a UK-based counsellor (NCPS) with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She brings focused experience in working with career difficulties, grief, family concerns and a range of life transitions, combining practical strategies with an empathetic, strengths-based perspective.

During her training she worked for charities including an historical sexual abuse service and a women’s charity, experiences that deepened her understanding of trauma-informed care and informed her private practice approach. She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative process that builds on existing strengths to find meaningful, lasting solutions.

Justine typically works over a series of sessions - often around eight weeks or longer depending on individual needs - to explore goals, develop new coping tools and support personal growth. She practises from a private practice in Nottingham and also provides services through online channels, while continuing to volunteer with charities to give back to the community. Justine aims to empower people to take the courageous steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life without judgment or criticism.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Justine draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective leads the process - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationships, and navigating personal values. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and is often applied to anxiety, low mood, stress and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Justine treats that choice as a collaborative decision. She will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences and practical needs, and tailor techniques from client-centered work and CBT to fit the individual rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Justine is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules and access support from wherever the client is located within the UK, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to use a range of communication styles to suit each client’s comfort and needs.