Justine Whitehill, BACP

Justine Whitehill is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who works from a person-centred foundation. She prioritises deep listening, warmth, empathy and compassion, creating a non-judgemental, personal environment in which clients can feel heard and supported. Her approach is intuitive and follows the individual needs and direction of each person, and she draws on additional theoretical modalities where they can be helpful. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing in the field.

She has worked with people across the lifespan, from age six through to sixty and beyond, supporting self-exploration, self-expression, self-understanding and personal growth. She finds creative therapies especially effective as part of the work. Justine has particular experience addressing anxiety, depression, stress, confidence and self-esteem, bullying, anger management, neurodiversity, OCD, bereavement and loss, life transitions, relationship and attachment issues, identity matters including exploration of gender and sexuality, trauma, abuse and PTSD. She is open to exploring any concerns that arise during therapy. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward positive change.

Person-centred and Creative Approaches for Online Care

Justine works from a person-centred foundation, which focuses on creating an empathetic, non-judgemental space where a person’s own goals and self-understanding guide the therapy. This approach helps when people are coping with life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues and the emotional impacts of grief or loss. She also incorporates creative therapies, using expressive techniques such as art or narrative work to open new ways of exploring feelings and to support self-expression when words alone can be limiting; these methods can be especially useful for children, trauma work and those who find traditional talk therapy difficult to access. In addition, she integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques as appropriate, applying structured strategies that can help address symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and trauma in a practical and focused way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Justine approaches this collaboratively. She will work with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the plan as the work unfolds. The online format supports this flexibility by offering multiple ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make therapy more accessible, allow continuity when life is busy or mobility is limited, and enable ongoing support from licensed professionals in a convenient, flexible way.