Justine Gibbs

• Relationship issues
• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting concerns

About Justine

Justine Gibbs helps people work through relationship difficulties, family matters, self-esteem concerns, career decisions and major life changes. She uses a mix of talking therapies and practical tools to address stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, anger and low mood. Justine is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience.

She draws on several therapy approaches rather than one single model. Sessions can involve exploring thoughts and patterns, practising skills for handling strong emotions, and looking at attachments and relationship patterns that affect day-to-day life. Practical exercises between sessions may be suggested to build new ways of coping.

Justine has worked across health, education, employability and social care settings. That background informs her practical approach to problems such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges related to ageing. She also supports people dealing with body image, commitment or control issues, and the effects of trauma from disasters.

Her way of working is collaborative and flexible. She listens to how people describe their situation, then adapts tools from different approaches to the person's needs. Sessions are described by her as relaxed but professional with an emphasis on useful strategies as well as talking.

She speaks English and practises in the United Kingdom. Justine advises people to use the site matching process to start a first appointment and to confirm session arrangements before booking.

How Justine uses different approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and communication, which can help with recurring relationship or family issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and it can help with low mood, anxiety and building practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justine will discuss options with the person and agree a plan that reflects their goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as sessions progress so the methods stay relevant to the person's situation.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel by removing the need to travel to a clinic. They also allow brief check-ins when time is limited and can support continued work between face-to-face appointments where that is appropriate. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these benefits to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.

Topics Justine lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Justine

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety using talking therapies and practical exercises.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a blend of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centred methods, CBT and DBT techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' professional experience across health, education, employability and social care settings.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

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 sessions with her?

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