Justin Dowdall

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• CBT and mindfulness

About Justin

Justin Dowdall works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, family and parenting worries, anger, career questions, mood disorders and attention difficulties. He uses practical talking therapy methods and problem-focused techniques to help people manage day-to-day difficulties. Justin is a BACP member and has 11 years' experience.

He offers short, clear sessions that focus on what a client wants to change. Sessions look at patterns of thought and behaviour, emotional responses, and practical steps to try between meetings. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness to build awareness of feelings and reactions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used where feelings and attachment play a central part in the difficulty. Solution-Focused Therapy sharpens goals and identifies small, achievable steps to move forward. Together these approaches are used to make therapy concrete and actionable.

Justin has worked in private practice and community settings. He concentrates on helping individuals understand patterns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems and control issues. He also addresses separation, domestic violence impacts, guilt, shame and isolation where relevant.

Sessions also cover career pressures, midlife questions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and coaching-style support for life purpose. People who prefer practical strategies and clear goals may find this way of working helpful.

How his approaches are used in online counselling

Justin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT involves identifying thought patterns that affect behaviour and trying different ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions are felt and expressed and can help when attachment, intimacy or relationship feelings are central to the problem.

He also uses Mindfulness to increase awareness of feelings and reactions, which can help reduce reactivity and support mood regulation. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative: the counsellor and client agree which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences and adapt them as work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so check the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time and allow quicker follow-up between meetings. The counsellor will discuss how to structure sessions and practical arrangements during your first contact so they suit your needs.

Topics Justin lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Justin

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are addressed using CBT and mindfulness techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused methods in individual counselling.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years' experience working in private practice and community settings.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a BACP member and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He accepts international clients; check session options and times before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.