Justine Whitehill, BACP

Justine Whitehill works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She supports those facing relationship strain, grief, addictions and issues around self-esteem and identity. Justine makes space for practical problem-solving and calm reflection in short, clear sessions.

She trained as a therapeutic counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Justine draws on a person-centred foundation, which means she focuses on listening, warmth and understanding to build trust. From that base she adapts the way she works to suit each person’s needs.

Sessions often include chances to talk through feelings, learn coping strategies and try creative ways of expressing difficult experiences. She has used creative therapies with people who prefer non-verbal ways to process emotions. This can help when words feel hard to find.

Justine has around four years of experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice has included supporting people with trauma and abuse, PTSD, loneliness, parenting stresses, chronic illness and caregiver strain. She also helps with anger, impulsivity and difficulties around attachment and abandonment.

Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working, and she will adapt sessions to your pace. People can expect a calm, steady presence aimed at helping them make manageable changes.

To begin, she asks clients to share what matters most to them and sets small, realistic goals together. The focus is on practical steps you can take between sessions as well as understanding patterns that hold you back.

How evidence-based techniques are used in online therapy

Justine works from a person-centred foundation which focuses on listening, acceptance and building trust. This approach helps people feel understood and makes room for them to set their own pace when discussing hard topics like grief, trauma or relationship strain.

She also draws on creative therapeutic methods when they suit the person. Creative approaches can include drawing, guided imagery or other non-verbal ways of expressing feelings and can be helpful when words are difficult or when processing loss and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, preferences and practical needs and then try ways of working that fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as you progress.

Online therapy offers a range of practical benefits. Video calls let you see facial cues and body language while staying at a convenient location, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break, and live chat or text messaging allow for flexible check-ins and written reflection. These options make it easier to use therapy around work, caregiving duties or mobility limits.