Justin Dowdall

Justin Dowdall is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing life changes, relationship and intimacy difficulties, career pressure and challenges linked to ADHD, bipolar and depression.

Justin uses a practical, collaborative style in sessions. He listens to what matters most and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning small, workable changes that make day-to-day life easier.

He blends a few approaches that suit different problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and express feelings more clearly. Mindfulness work and solution-focused techniques are used to build coping skills and find steps forward.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful space where the therapist and client plan each session together. The work often includes practical exercises between meetings and short experiments to try in real life. Justin frames the work around the client’s aims and pace.

He draws on over a decade of counselling in private practice and community settings. His BACP registration is shown to reflect his standing with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Many people choose him when they want straightforward help with anger, relationships, work stress and life transitions.

Approaches available and how online therapy can help

Justin uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. EFT focuses on recognising and naming emotions so people can express themselves more clearly and build better connection with others. Mindfulness offers short practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep regular contact during life transitions. Some people find shorter check-ins helpful for quick support, while others prefer fuller sessions for deeper work. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the rhythm and style of meetings to suit each person’s routine and aims.