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Joonas Vehvilainen, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Joonas
Joonas Vehvilainen is a BACP member with four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, eating difficulties, self‑esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger and depression.
He uses straightforward methods to help people spot unhelpful thinking and habits. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear explanations of how thoughts and behaviours interact, and step‑by‑step exercises to try between meetings. Sessions often include teaching coping strategies and exploring patterns that keep problems going.
Joonas trained in psychology and neuroscience and has experience working in mental health units and supported accommodation. He has also worked as a counsellor for NHS services and charities, and later at an addiction treatment centre. That background informs a practical, evidence‑informed approach to common mental health and addiction issues.
People can expect a direct but respectful style that emphasises learning and practice. Joonas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment‑Based work, client‑centred ideas and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
He speaks English and Finnish and supports international clients. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions, which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the online booking system.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Joonas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviours through concrete exercises and homework. ACT emphasises noticing inner experiences and committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression and addiction-related behaviours.He also draws on Attachment‑Based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current responses. These approaches are used as tools to address the presenting concerns rather than fixed recipes. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions while living outside the therapist's immediate area, which is helpful for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and choose the structure that best fits a client's needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, self‑esteem, ADHD, trauma, grief, intimacy problems, anger and depression among other related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills‑based approach that emphasises noticing thinking patterns and trying new responses between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He trained in psychology and neuroscience, has worked in mental health services and supported accommodation, and has counselling experience with NHS services and charities.
What credentials and region are given?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.