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Joonas Vehvilainen, BACP

Joonas Vehvilainen is a counsellor who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and eating concerns.

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About Joonas

Joonas Vehvilainen is a counsellor who supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and eating concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and grief, and difficulties around intimacy and anger. Joonas writes and speaks in English and Finnish and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to help people make small, steady changes. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning coping skills, and building routines that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

Joonas combines psychological theory with plain language so people can use ideas straight away. Joonas trained in psychology and neuroscience before moving into counselling. He studied psychology at the University of York and completed a master's in neuroscience at King’s College London.

He later took further postgraduate study in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University. His early work included roles as a healthcare assistant in a mental health unit and as a recovery worker in supported accommodation. He then provided counselling for NHS services and charities, gaining experience supporting people with mental health and addiction problems.

Joonas is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Over recent years he has built a independent practice and worked in hospital-based addiction services, accumulating over a thousand hours of counselling work. He aims to offer straightforward support to people ready to make changes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390418	July 2026

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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

Everything Joonas lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Joonas names

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How online therapy and approaches fit together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasises values and small committed actions, which can help with anxiety, depression and issues like procrastination or avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It aims to increase awareness of relational habits and to build safer ways of relating, which can be useful for intimacy issues, codependency and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust them as the work progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins and people who prefer typing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Joonas help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD and trauma-related issues, plus related problems such as low self-esteem, anger and grief.

What is his therapeutic style?

He works in a straightforward, practical way that focuses on understanding patterns and learning skills. Sessions mix talking, teaching coping strategies and planning small behaviour changes.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He studied psychology and neuroscience and later completed postgraduate counselling training in addiction psychology. He has experience in mental health units, supported accommodation and charity counselling roles.

How is he recognised professionally and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.

What formats are used for online sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability.