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About Joonas
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience, Joonas Vehvilainen helps people address stress, anxiety, addiction, eating concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and related issues. He also works with grief, intimacy issues, anger, depression and a range of attachment and personality-related concerns.
Joonas explains things simply and focuses on practical skills. He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, learning coping tools, and looking at patterns that keep difficulties going.
He trained in psychology at the University of York and completed a master’s in neuroscience at King’s College London. After roles as a healthcare assistant and recovery worker, he studied addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University. Those roles included work in mental health units and supported accommodation settings.
Between 2019 and 2021 he worked part-time as a counsellor with the NHS, Humankind and WDP. He has logged more than 1,000 hours of counselling practice and began his own practice in 2022. He has also worked as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland.
Joonas draws on clinical training and frontline experience to help people understand problems and try different ways of coping. He speaks English and Finnish and works with clients from different backgrounds. If someone wants to know how he structures sessions, they should check the online therapy options and the short questionnaire before booking.
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How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and some eating or addiction problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current connections and emotional responses; this can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns and some trauma-related difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the client’s goals and situation, and he will adapt methods as sessions reveal what helps most. Clients can expect a practical conversation about aims in early meetings and regular check-ins about progress.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding camera use when that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work in ways that match individual needs, and this therapist will discuss format options when arranging sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he specialise in?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, grief and related concerns such as intimacy issues, anger and depression.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience as a counsellor and has completed more than 1,000 hours of counselling practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a BACP member and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.