Justine Gibbs, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Support for grief
Practical coping skills
Flexible therapy plans

About Justine

Justine Gibbs is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strains. She works with adults on issues such as self-esteem, career changes, parenting worries and coping with life transitions. Her manner is relaxed and professional, and she aims to help people feel more able to manage day-to-day challenges.

Justine uses a mix of therapy approaches rather than one fixed method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-focused work alongside client-centred and dialectical skills. This lets her match tools to what each person needs in the moment.

She brings six years of clinical experience and background knowledge from the NHS, education and disability support. That practical experience informs how she helps with caregiver stress, chronic illness, bereavement and other complex life situations. Justine often integrates exercises you can try between sessions as well as talking work in the room.

Sessions are built around what a person wants to change and what fits their life. She describes making a flexible plan for each person and adjusting it as things shift. Justine also draws on personal experience as a parent and carer when this is relevant to the work.

People meet her to work through practical skills, improve communication, process loss or reduce unhelpful thinking. If someone thinks she might be a good fit, they are invited to get in touch and start the first step towards change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety GriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Justine draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small actions that matter, which can help with anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and parenting concerns.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process, and Justine treats it as a collaborative task. She will discuss what a person hopes to change, try out approaches in early sessions and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and when to switch emphasis.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so they match your needs. Practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work or family life, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find it easier to use techniques between sessions when therapy fits into their normal day. Confirm the exact session formats offered with the service at the point of booking to be sure they suit your situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship and family concerns. Other areas include self-esteem, parenting, compassion fatigue and career questions.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style combines talking therapy with practical exercises from different approaches. She adapts techniques to suit each person rather than using a single fixed model.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience, with work across the NHS, education and disability support sectors. That background shapes how she helps with complex life and health-related issues.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That initial step helps match goals and practical details before meeting.

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