Justine Howard , BACP

Justine Howard is a seasoned counsellor with 28 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem and major life changes. She works in an integrative way, combining the empathic, client-led emphasis of Person-Centred Counselling with the practical, skills-based tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This blend allows her to offer a compassionate listening space while also introducing strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Her practice is grounded in sensitivity, respect and a steady commitment to each person’s process. Justine has worked with a wide range of presenting issues including motivation challenges, trauma and recovery from abuse, and she is experienced supporting transitions such as adoption, caregiving roles and aging-related concerns. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards.

Justine aims to tailor the therapeutic journey to individual needs, balancing emotional support with evidence-informed techniques. She approaches each client with care and patience, inviting collaboration and gradual progress toward greater coping, insight and wellbeing.

Integrative approaches for effective online support

Person-Centred Counselling focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental space where a person’s feelings and experiences are heard and respected. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, exploring difficult emotions, and strengthening self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, stress and some aspects of trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Justine collaborates with each person to determine which combination of Person-Centred work and CBT techniques best fits their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported throughout therapy.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can access support from home or while travelling. For many, remote sessions make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and increase access to licensed professionals and therapists who can provide consistent, evidence-informed care.