Justine Blakeman , BACP

Justine Blakeman is a BACP-registered therapist with six years of direct client work. Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she brings a grounded, empathetic approach to helping people navigate a wide range of concerns.

She has experience supporting individuals with stress and anxiety, relationship and marital separation issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges, including situations involving domestic abuse and the complexities of the UK criminal justice and family court systems. Her practice also extends to areas such as grief, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, reflecting a broad commitment to addressing emotional and relational difficulties.

Justine works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths are key resources in overcoming challenges. She encourages clients to take the courageous step of seeking support and is committed to helping them unpack difficulties and move forward at a pace that feels manageable. Her style is supportive and client-focused, aiming to create a space where practical strategies and personal insight can come together to promote lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Justine uses client-centered work to place the client’s experience at the heart of therapy, which means listening to each person’s story and building on their strengths to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of self-destructive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Justine works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting tools and techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Justine can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.