Justin Wood

From the outside, life might look as though it's ticking along, even when things feel quite different on the inside.

Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships or experiences from the past that still affect you. You might be questioning your identity, where you're heading in life or patterns you'd like to understand better. Or perhaps you simply have a feeling that something isn't quite right.

Whatever brings you to counselling, you don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to explore.

I'm Justin, a person-centred, integrative counsellor based in Rugby. I offer a space where you can talk openly, explore what's happening in your life and understand yourself more clearly, without feeling you need to pretend, perform or have all the answers.

What might bring you to counselling

Sometimes there's something specific you want to talk about. Other times, it might be a mixture of things that have built up over time, or a feeling of being stuck that you can't quite explain.

You might want to understand why you react in certain ways, explore feelings that are difficult to make sense of, or look at how past experiences influence your life and relationships today. Counselling gives us time to be curious about these things, without rushing towards answers or decisions.

Who I work with

I work with adults of all backgrounds, supporting people with a wide range of experiences and difficulties, including anxiety, phobias, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and significant changes in their lives. My experience also includes supporting people living with bipolar disorder, HIV and other long-term health conditions.

Some people I work with are living with the effects of trauma or abuse, whether from childhood, a relationship or more recent experiences. We can explore how these affect you now, without pressure to share everything before you feel ready or find the right words for what happened.

I also have particular experience supporting men and LGBTQ+ people. Our conversations might include identity, relationships, expectations, disclosure or experiences of shame, stigma and judgement, or something else entirely. Whatever your background, you're welcome to talk about sexuality, intimacy, kink or consensual non-monogamy without these being treated as problems in themselves.

These are just examples rather than a complete list. You don't need to see your own experience mentioned here to get in touch.

How I work

My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means we shape our work around you rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of doing therapy.

I'll listen, ask questions and sometimes offer another perspective. Together, we can explore your experiences, feelings and relationships, and begin to recognise connections or patterns that might not have been obvious before.

I believe the relationship we build is an important part of counselling. I aim to be warm, genuine and down-to-earth, with room for curiosity, honesty and even humour when it feels appropriate.

Counselling can involve difficult or uncomfortable conversations, but it doesn't have to feel overly formal or clinical. We can take things at a pace that feels manageable for you, and there's no expectation to present a polished version of yourself.

My role isn't to tell you how to live your life or decide what's best for you. Instead, I hope to help you develop a clearer understanding of yourself and your experiences, giving you the space to explore what feels right for you.

Taking the first step

Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable talking to is important, and I appreciate that reaching out can sometimes feel daunting.

That's why I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat. It's an opportunity to tell me a little about what's brought you here, ask questions and see how we get on. There's no pressure or obligation to arrange counselling afterwards.

I offer face-to-face counselling in Rugby and online sessions across the UK. Walk-and-talk sessions and home visits are also available locally where appropriate.

Standard sessions are 50 minutes (£60), with extended 75 minute (£85) and 100-minute (£110) sessions also available.

If you feel we might work well together, you're welcome to get in touch, and we can take things from there.

• £60 for 50-minute sessions
• £85 for 75-minute sessions
• £110 for 100-minute sessions