Justine Gibbs, BACP

Justine Gibbs is a counsellor who aims to help people facing life changes and relationship strain. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self esteem and grief. She works with practical steps to help people feel more confident and regain a sense of control.

Her approach is flexible and tailored. She draws on multiple therapy styles such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to match each person’s needs. Sessions use tools, homework and discussions to build skills that can be used outside appointments.

Justine has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted as her credential. Her background includes work connected to the NHS, education, employability and disability support, and she brings that practical experience into sessions. She also speaks from personal experience as a parent and advocate.

She often helps with parenting pressures, caregiver stress and the emotional effects of illness or ageing and geriatric issues. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family conflicts, and body image concerns.

Her style is described as relaxed and engaging while remaining professional. Justine aims to work collaboratively, adjusting plans as needs change and encouraging clients to set realistic, achievable steps between sessions.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours to reduce distress and improve mood. It is frequently used for depression, anxiety and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication, and it can help with relationship difficulties and caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest ways of working. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as the client notices what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making appointments possible outside the usual commute. It also supports using worksheets, breathing exercises and behavioural tasks during or between meetings so people can practise new skills in day-to-day life.