- Person-focused
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Justine
Justine Poyser is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works in private practice in Nottingham and has a background that includes charity roles related to historical sexual abuse and women's services. Justine lists sleep and rest among her areas of focus alongside anxiety, stress and other common concerns.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions aim to uncover strengths and practical steps clients can use to manage difficult moments. Typical work runs over a number of sessions, often around eight weeks or longer, depending on need.
Justine uses clear, conversational language in sessions and avoids judgement. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them try different ways of responding to problems. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviours and trying small experiments between meetings.
Her background in charity roles gave experience supporting people affected by trauma and family difficulties during training. She draws on that work when helping with grief, relationship problems, eating and food-related issues, and other life changes.
Justine holds an NCPS credential and combines a person-focused style with techniques that target unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She aims to support people through change, build confidence, and help them find clearer ways to cope with everyday challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Justine uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as cornerstones of her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions; it can be useful for building self-esteem and talking through painful life events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep habits and address unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try different ways of working to see what helps most. Over a few sessions they will shape an approach based on the client's needs and preferences rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It may reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and make regular sessions simpler to schedule around work or parenting. The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include greater flexibility in timing and easier follow-up between meetings, helping people maintain momentum while they work on sleep, stress and other goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep and rest issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and many related concerns listed on her profile.
How would sessions feel and what is her style?
Her approach is conversational and non-judgemental. She emphasises listening, identifying strengths and trying practical steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional work experience and has worked for charities supporting people affected by historical sexual abuse and women’s services during training.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She practises in Nottingham, United Kingdom, and holds the NCPS credential as listed on her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.