Justin Stoneham

Therapy with Justin - Trusted Trauma Counsellor for Men in High Pressure Roles

When You’ve Been Holding It All Together for Too Long!

If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else at work, at home, or with your mates, but inside it’s getting harder to keep going, and that feeling of shame is stopping you from asking for help, you’re in the right place.

Hi, my name is Justin, or ‘Stones’ as I was known when I was in the fire service. After 29 years as a firefighter, that also included a role debriefing crews who had been to traumatic incidents, I saw how many men suffered by carrying their pain in silence. Over time, I’ve found myself working mostly with men in high-pressure jobs, ex- or current emergency services, teachers, and medical professionals, men who are great under pressure but struggling to switch off when the uniform comes off.

Clients often tell me it feels more like a chat in a man cave than a therapy session, relaxed, honest, and sometimes even with a laugh, and allows them to open up about their concerns.  Imagine having that space so that you can finally walk into work without having that knot in your stomach, or being able to stop living in survival mode and start feeling calm, focused, and back in control.

So, if you’re on this site looking for help, that’s most of the hard bit done. Have a click on my website to find out a bit more about me, what I offer, and see if I can help.

Best wishes

Justin…or ‘Stones’ if you preferFurther information

My Counselling Room is conveniently located in the heart of East Sussex, offering easy accessibility via the A27. Situated at the end of a peaceful street, the office boasts its own private entrance, ensuring discretion and comfort for all clients. Ample parking is available, allowing for stress-free arrival and departure.

The tranquil setting provides an ideal environment for therapeutic sessions, promoting a sense of calm and privacy. This central location makes it easily reachable from various parts of East Sussex, making quality counselling services more accessible to those in need.

Training, qualifications & experience

• Person-Centred Foundation (2020)

• Diploma in Trauma Therapy (in progress)

• Certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Trauma-Focused CBT

• ILM Certified Coach & Mentor

I combine these approaches to help men move from burnout and avoidance to clarity, confidence, and direction.