About Justin.

A little bit about me.

Choosing a counsellor isn’t only about qualifications. It also matters whether you feel comfortable talking to them.

I take my work seriously, but that doesn’t mean our conversations need to feel formal. There can be room for humour as well as difficult feelings, and you can tell me if I’ve misunderstood something.

A close up photo of Justin in his therapy room smiling at the camera.

About Justin.

A little bit about me.

Choosing a counsellor isn’t only about qualifications. It also matters whether you feel comfortable talking to them.

I take my work seriously, but that doesn’t mean our conversations need to feel formal. There can be room for humour as well as difficult feelings, and you can tell me if I’ve misunderstood something.

A close up photo of Justin in his therapy room smiling at the camera.

About Justin.

A little bit about me.

Choosing a counsellor isn’t only about qualifications. It also matters whether you feel comfortable talking to them.

I take my work seriously, but that doesn’t mean our conversations need to feel formal. There can be room for humour as well as difficult feelings, and you can tell me if I’ve misunderstood something.

A close up photo of Justin in his therapy room smiling at the camera.

A little background

What brought me to counselling.

Before counselling, I worked in project management and digital marketing. Over time, I wanted a different kind of working life: one where I could make a positive difference to people.

I didn't immediately know what that would look like. A conversation with a friend who had qualified as a counsellor led me to explore the possibilities.

The more I learned, the more it felt right. By the end of my Level 2 counselling course, I knew I wanted to continue.

A little background

What brought me to counselling.

Before counselling, I worked in project management and digital marketing. Over time, I wanted a different kind of working life: one where I could make a positive difference to people.

I didn't immediately know what that would look like. A conversation with a friend who had qualified as a counsellor led me to explore the possibilities.

The more I learned, the more it felt right. By the end of my Level 2 counselling course, I knew I wanted to continue.

Learning to listen, rather than fix.

I used to think I was a good listener. Training helped me notice how often I was already looking for a solution, rather than really hearing what someone was saying.

I began to understand that helping doesn't always mean finding an answer. Sometimes it means listening properly and giving someone room to work things out for themselves.

That stays with me in my work. I'll be present, ask questions and share reflections, while staying open to being corrected if I've misunderstood

Learning to listen, rather than fix.

I used to think I was a good listener. Training helped me notice how often I was already looking for a solution, rather than really hearing what someone was saying.

I began to understand that helping doesn't always mean finding an answer. Sometimes it means listening properly and giving someone room to work things out for themselves.

That stays with me in my work. I'll be present, ask questions and share reflections, while staying open to being corrected if I've misunderstood

How we might work together →

a little of the rest of me

Away from counselling

I enjoy cooking at home, listening to music, settling into a game on my Switch or watching some anime. The cats are usually nearby, sometimes helpfully making themselves comfortable on my lap.

I enjoy getting out for walks, and a stroll along the beach is always welcome when I’m near the coast.

I've also started sketching, and a few of those drawings have ended up here on the website.

A photo of Justin sitting drawing on his iPad in his home.
A photo of Justin's cat sleeping holding his arm.
A photo of Justin's Switch on a table with headphones and a mug of coffee.

supporting my work

Training and professional practice.

I’m a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited registrant of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

View my NCPS register entry →

Check the BACP register →

Search for Justin Wood or registration number 422482.

Qualifications

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse.

I attend regular clinical supervision and continue learning through professional development. I hold professional insurance and a DBS check.

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →