- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Practical skills
About Justine
Justine Gibbs is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps for everyday problems rather than jargon or theory.
She draws on several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-informed work. Justine uses short exercises, reflective discussion and behaviour-focused tasks. The aim is to build clearer coping skills and better communication.
Justine has worked across health, education and social care settings. That background has given her experience with caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and workplace concerns. She combines clinical methods with real-world know-how from those roles.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions often include goal-setting, simple homework and strategies you can use the same week. She says no single method fits everyone, so plans evolve as people respond and make progress.
People contact her about family tensions, parenting strain, career setbacks, resentment that builds over time and coping after big life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and the emotional impact of long-term illness. The focus is on clear steps to manage feelings and restore a sense of control.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for ongoing anger, stress and motivation problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. In session clients work on small experiments and practical techniques to change unhelpful reactions and reduce emotional escalation.
Attachment-Informed work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, especially in close relationships. It helps people understand why they may react strongly in certain situations and find different ways to connect.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and everyday constraints, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to keep therapy practical and focused on real-life changes.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, anger and depression.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
She uses practical strategies from therapies such as ACT and CBT alongside attachment-informed work to help people notice triggers, practise calmer responses and rebuild relationships.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience and has worked in health, education, employability and social care settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients; sessions are offered to people within the UK.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.