Justine Whitehill, BACP

Justine Whitehill is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom who works from a person-centred foundation, prioritising deep listening, warmth, empathy and compassion to create a trusting therapeutic relationship. She adapts an intuitive style that follows each person’s needs and direction, integrating other theoretical approaches where they support a client’s progress. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards.

Justine has worked with people across the lifespan, from children of six through to adults in their sixties and beyond, supporting self-exploration, self-expression and personal growth. She frequently employs creative therapies as part of the work, finding them effective for accessing thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to put into words. Her practice welcomes exploration of a wide range of concerns, with particular experience in anxiety, depression, stress, confidence and self-esteem, bullying, anger management, neurodiversity and OCD, as well as bereavement, loss and life transitions.

Relationship and identity matters are a focus too, including attachment, intimacy-related issues and exploration of gender and sexuality. She also has experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, abuse or PTSD. Justine emphasises that seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Person-centred and Creative Approaches for Online Therapy

Justine works from a person-centred foundation, which focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship that helps clients explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is especially helpful for people facing stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or life transitions because it prioritises the client’s experience and personal goals.

She also incorporates creative therapy techniques when appropriate - using artful or expressive methods to access emotions and memories that can be hard to articulate in words. Creative options can support processing grief, trauma or identity concerns by offering alternative ways to reflect and communicate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Justine works collaboratively with each client to identify what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time as the work develops, aiming to match technique to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Justine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue work through life changes, and to access support from different locations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a registered professional.