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Justin Dowdall, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Solution focused
About Justin
Justin Dowdall, BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom, has 11 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, parenting and coping with life changes. Justin lists ADHD, bipolar, anger and career concerns among his practice areas too.
He works in a practical, structured way. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and building clearer communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his approach, alongside emotionally-focused methods and mindfulness techniques.
Justin treats each conversation as a collaborative process. He helps clients set clear goals and breaks larger problems into manageable steps. Sessions include exploring thought patterns, practising different behavioural responses, and using mindfulness to reduce overwhelm.
He also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify small, effective changes and to track progress. Where relationship or intimacy issues arise, sessions look at how feelings are expressed and what patterns keep problems repeating. Practical skills are emphasised more than long theoretical discussion.
Clients can expect straightforward exercises between sessions, such as thought records, brief behavioural experiments, or mindfulness practices. Justin encourages checking what works and adjusting plans as needed. The focus is on creating everyday actions that fit into family and work life.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How his approaches are used in online work
Justin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in a practical way. CBT involves noticing thought patterns, testing small behavioural experiments, and tracking what changes. This can help with anxiety, low mood and everyday stressors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how feelings are experienced and expressed in relationships and helps people change repeating patterns that harm intimacy.He also uses mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and to bring attention to present-moment experience. Mindfulness practice can be brief and specific, such as short breathing exercises or attention checks to use during stressful moments. The choice of approaches is collaborative - he works with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences and adapts plans as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. When arranged online, sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals using this working style aim to keep sessions focused and practical so clients can apply skills in everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues such as self-esteem, parenting and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through behavioural experiments and thought records.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of experience working in private practice and other settings with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary 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 the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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