Justine Howard, BACP
Justine Howard helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Eating disorders
- +3 more
About Justine
Justine Howard helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes. She presents a calm, steady presence and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Her name appears here to let you know who you will meet when you begin the process.
Justine works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. She combines person-centred counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so sessions can be either a listening space or a time for practical techniques.
Background and approach
The person-centred side offers acceptance and gentle reflection, while CBT provides steps to change thoughts and behaviours that get in the way. With 28 years of experience, Justine has helped people tackle a wide range of issues.
Alongside the main concerns she focuses on, she also addresses matters such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, and ageing matters. Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients as well.
The tone of her work is respectful and sensitive, aiming to create a steady working relationship where people feel heard and supported. Her approach is flexible and shaped around what each person needs. That might mean exploring feelings, learning coping skills, or working through practical steps to manage day-to-day challenges.
The emphasis is on realistic changes you can use between sessions. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Justine aims to make it straightforward. She encourages people to take small steps, reflect on what helps, and build on progress over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 413485 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Justine works with
Everything Justine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers simple, practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and build coping routines for anxiety, stress, eating concerns and low mood.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Justine will discuss the options with you and help decide what fits best based on your needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as you make progress so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps keep therapy going between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments and to maintain momentum over time.
Frequently asked
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate, offering both a listening space and hands-on techniques to manage thoughts and behaviour.
What is her background and experience?
She has 28 years of experience working as a counsellor with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP professional based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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