Joonas Vehvilainen, BACP
Joonas Vehvilainen helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, grief and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
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About Joonas
Joonas Vehvilainen helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with anger, intimacy-related difficulties and questions about life purpose. Joonas is comfortable speaking English and Finnish and practises in the United Kingdom.
He trained in psychology and neuroscience before moving into counselling. Joonas studied psychology at the University of York and completed a master’s in neuroscience at King’s College London.
Background and approach
He later took a master’s in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University. He is a BACP member, which reflects his professional standing with that body. Joonas draws on a mix of practical approaches.
He uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and to try different ways of responding. He also uses acceptance and commitment principles to help people clarify values and build a life that matters to them. Attachment-informed work is used to understand how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions.
His early work included roles as a healthcare assistant and a recovery worker in supported accommodation. He then spent time as a counsellor for the NHS and other providers, and has worked as an addiction therapist in Scotland. Those roles gave him experience with people affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and straightforward conversation. Joonas aims to explain ideas in plain language and to teach coping strategies people can use between sessions. He offers a calm, direct style for people looking for structured support and real-life tools.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 390418 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Joonas works with
Everything Joonas lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joonas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current feelings and closeness. This helps people understand why certain situations feel triggering and how to build healthier ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another strand he uses to help clients clarify what matters to them and to take value-based steps even when feelings are difficult.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will explore a person's goals, preferences and life circumstances and will adapt methods collaboratively. That means trying approaches, reviewing progress, and changing course if something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy makes these methods more accessible. Video calls allow a near face-to-face conversation and screen-based tools, phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging offer flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, body image and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and conversational. He focuses on setting clear goals, teaching coping skills and explaining ideas in plain language.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has around four years of counselling experience and more than 1,000 hours of face-to-face work, including roles in mental health units, supported accommodation and addiction services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish, and he 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 is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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