- Focused on thoughts and feelings
- Practical everyday skills
- 11 years experience
About Justin
Justin Dowdall is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He works with concerns around self-esteem, intimacy, parenting and life changes. Justin also offers support for issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue and career-related strain.
He tailors sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Justin aims for simple, practical work in session that builds trust and empathy. He focuses on helping people notice thought patterns, emotional responses and unhelpful behaviour, then find different ways to respond.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques. Sessions may include noticing thoughts and testing them, naming emotions and working on how they are expressed, and using mindful practices to reduce reactivity. He keeps the work focused on immediate problems and small steps that fit everyday life.
Justin brings 11 years of experience and is a BACP member. That background includes work in private practice and community settings supporting people through life transitions, family difficulties and communication problems. He aims to support clients to build practical skills for day-to-day coping.
People who prefer direct, collaborative sessions that focus on thoughts, feelings and small behavioural changes may find his style helpful. Prospective clients who want to begin can follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches work online
Justin uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments to test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression and stress by breaking patterns that keep problems going.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help name and understand emotions and how they are expressed in close relationships. EFT-style work supports people who want clearer emotional awareness and better communication in important relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Justin will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that fit the person in front of him. He tailors exercises and pace so the approach matches practical needs and what feels manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and session length when you match so arrangements fit daily life.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Justin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related concerns, plus issues such as self-esteem, parenting, career strain and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on identifying thoughts and emotions, then trying small, workable changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in private practice and community settings supporting people through life changes and family difficulties.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.