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Kevin O'Donnell, BACP

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. He offers straightforward, compassionate support and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

Kevin has three years of professional experience in counselling. He approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity, and he seeks to build a practical plan with each person.

Background and approach

He encourages small, achievable steps and focuses on what can change now rather than distant goals. Sessions are shaped around the individual's situation. Kevin listens for patterns that keep problems recurring and helps people try different ways of coping.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that match the concern and the person's preferences. People can expect a direct but warm style. Kevin invites honest feedback and adjusts the pace when needed.

He aims to empower people so they can make decisions with clearer thinking and steadier mood. Kevin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers support by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, and works with English-speaking clients, including those outside the UK.

If someone wants to start, they can complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to the therapist's schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406835	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kevin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches that shape online sessions

Kevin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match the difficulty someone brings. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new, healthier ways of thinking and behaving, useful for anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on building coping skills and routines to manage urges and cravings, which can help with addictions and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what is important to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust as progress is seen. Together they decide which techniques feel most helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people talk face to face when that helps, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in, and messaging or live chat suit shorter, more frequent support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What issues does Kevin specialise in?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. He also works with a broad range of related concerns such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Kevin uses a direct but warm approach that focuses on practical steps. He listens for unhelpful patterns and helps people try different coping strategies.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK, working with people on anxiety, addiction, trauma and self-esteem issues.

Is Kevin affiliated with any professional body or based in a particular country?

Kevin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and client locations does he support?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients who are based outside the UK.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Costs vary with location and the therapist's schedule.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.