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Joonas Vehvilainen, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsEating disordersSelf esteemADHD

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Joonas Vehvilainen helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, anger, eating concerns, ADHD and intimacy-related issues. Joonas works in English and Finnish and is based in the United Kingdom.

He studied psychology at the University of York and completed a master’s in neuroscience at King’s College London. Later he trained further in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University.

Background and approach

He is a member of the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Joonas draws on several approaches in sessions, including cognitive behavioural strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, dialectical skills and a client-centred stance. In practice this means helping people notice unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills and clarify what matters to them.

Sessions are conversational but goal-focused. He has worked in mental health settings since 2016, including roles as a healthcare assistant, recovery worker and counsellor for NHS and voluntary services. That experience includes supporting people with addiction and complex mental health concerns.

Since gaining his BACP membership he has delivered over 1,000 hours of counselling and later worked in an addiction service in Scotland. He now runs a independent practice and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. People can expect clear explanations, practical tools and space to talk through difficult feelings.

Joonas welcomes international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. He encourages a collaborative approach where goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on the values that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, avoidance and issues where motivation and meaning are important.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and build new habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and many everyday difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people work on trust, connection and repeating relational habits. This approach is helpful for intimacy-related problems, attachment issues and some trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and life circumstances and then agree on methods together. That collaborative step helps shape a plan that can change over time if something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls suit full sessions when you want face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for regular check-ins, brief reflections or when someone prefers writing to talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping the same therapeutic methods in place.
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating and self-esteem difficulties, plus trauma, grief and intimacy-related issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions combine conversational, client-centred work with practical techniques from CBT, ACT and DBT as needed to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does he bring?
He has worked in mental health roles since 2016 and has provided over 1,000 hours of counselling, including work in addiction services and for NHS and voluntary organisations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is located in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with your location and the therapist’s availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Finnish

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