- Practical guidance
- Emotionally aware
- Goal focused
About Justin
Justin Dowdall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people navigate parenting and family concerns alongside a wide range of personal struggles. He works with individuals on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and the practical challenges of life change. Justin uses a conversational and goal-focused style so sessions are straightforward and grounded in real life.
With 11 years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he draws on several therapy approaches to suit different needs. He often combines cognitive work on thought patterns with emotionally focused ideas about how feelings are held and expressed. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to build skills for day-to-day coping and clearer decision making.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. The focus is on what the person wants to change, and on small, practical steps to get there. Justin pays attention to communication patterns, attachment and issues such as abandonment or codependency when they are relevant.
People come for support with parenting strain, family problems, work stress, anger, depression, bipolar mood management, ADHD-related challenges and compassion fatigue. He also helps with midlife questions, men's issues, grief around separation, and finding a clearer life purpose.
Every plan is shaped around the individual. Justin encourages learning new ways of thinking and acting, so clients can try different responses outside sessions and review what helps next.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Justin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in his work. CBT looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. EFT focuses on how emotions are experienced and expressed, helping people notice emotional responses and try new, kinder ways of relating to themselves and others.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you test what helps.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering options that do not require being on camera. Many people find that learning mindfulness skills, cognitive tools and emotion-focused exercises translates well to remote sessions when the approach is chosen to suit their day-to-day routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood management, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and career strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, mixing cognitive work on thoughts, emotionally focused exploration of feelings, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build useful skills.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Justin has 11 years of experience working in private practice and community settings with people facing a wide range of personal and family concerns.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
Justin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.