Justine Poyser , NCPS

Justine Poyser is a UK counsellor with five years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions and a wide range of life challenges. Holding the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, she draws on practical experience from both private practice in Nottingham and charity work completed during training, including placements with an historical sexual abuse charity and a women’s charity. That background has informed her approach to work with families, parenting concerns, career difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, and complex issues such as attachment and abandonment. 

She works from a perspective that respects each person as the expert on their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths while exploring solutions together. Sessions typically span a period of weeks - often an average of eight weeks or longer - depending on needs and goals. In practice she blends empathic, client-focused listening with structured techniques to help people manage symptoms, improve relationships and regain a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming. 

Alongside her private practice in Nottingham, Justine has worked with online services and continues to volunteer with charities to contribute to her community. She aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgemental space where people can take the first steps toward clearer thinking, better coping and meaningful change.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy invites a compassionate, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens attentively and helps clients explore their own values, feelings and choices. This approach can be especially helpful for people facing self-esteem concerns, relationship and attachment challenges, grief and major life transitions because it prioritises the person’s perspective and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. It offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and difficulties such as sleeping or eating concerns, and can be used alongside coaching-style work to support goal-focused change.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Justine works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best matches their needs, goals and preferences, adapting as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family or mobility constraints and allow continuity of support when in-person sessions are not possible. For many people, remote sessions provide an accessible path to consistent, effective therapeutic work with a trusted therapist.