- Years in practice
- 11
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Justin
Justin Dowdall is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for people facing parenting challenges and related stresses. He works with individuals on issues like anxiety, depression, anger and low self-esteem. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded so parents can find clearer ways to cope day to day.
He draws on around 11 years of experience and holds BACP registration, which he uses to inform a calm, structured way of working.
Background and approach
Justin adapts each session to what matters most to the person in front of him, taking time to understand immediate concerns and goals. He prefers clear, collaborative conversations rather than jargon. In practice he blends approaches that look at thoughts, emotions and practical steps.
That can mean noticing thought patterns that increase stress, mapping how emotions affect behaviour, and trying short exercises to break unhelpful cycles. Mindfulness tools and solution-focused tasks are offered to get small, manageable changes started quickly. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the client.
Justin concentrates on helping people build skills they can use between meetings, such as communication strategies, coping techniques, and ways to manage overwhelm. He also supports people trying to make sense of life changes and relationship strains. People who prefer a direct, collaborative style often find this approach helpful.
The focus is on clear steps, steady progress, and practical tools parents can use at home and in family life.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Justin helps people with.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
Approaches Justin lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online support
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape interactions and how stronger emotional awareness can improve connection and reduce repeated conflict. It helps people understand patterns that leave them feeling distant or overwhelmed and offers steps to shift those patterns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses short practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different actions that reduce anxiety or low mood over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk through your goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. That way the process stays collaborative and can change if something isn’t working.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging can fit short reflections between appointments. These options give flexibility so people can access support around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions people ask about Justin
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus parenting concerns and challenges linked to life changes.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical with straightforward conversation, aimed at building trust and finding small, manageable changes.
How long has he been practising?
He has about 11 years of experience working in independent practice and other settings.
What qualification does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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