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, however small.
I didn't immediately know what that would look elike. 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 know 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
a little of the rest of me
Away from counselling
Outside of 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 laptop keyboard.
I’ve been enjoying getting out for walks more, too, and a stroll along the beach is always welcome when I’m near the coast.
I've also started doodling, and a few of those drawings have ended up here on the website.
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).
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.
Get in touch.
A free 15-minute chat to ask questions and get a sense of how it feels to talk together.
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