- Practical coping skills
- Family and parenting focus
- English and Finnish
About Joonas
Joonas Vehvilainen helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship strain. He works with issues such as depression, grief, low self-esteem, ADHD and trauma. Joonas also supports people dealing with eating concerns, anger and intimacy-related difficulties. He is known to focus on family and parenting matters as part of his practice.
Joonas trained in psychology and neuroscience before moving into counselling and addiction work. He completed an undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of York and a masters in neuroscience at Kings College London. He then studied addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University while working in NHS and third-sector roles.
From 2016 he gained hands-on experience as a healthcare assistant and recovery worker in supported accommodation. He later worked as a counsellor for NHS services and charities, and spent time as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland. These roles contributed to over 1,000 hours of counselling work by 2021.
Joonas is a BACP member, which is shown as BACP. He started his own practice in 2022 and continues to combine practical skills with a background in research into behaviour and addiction. He draws on this mix when helping people clarify goals and learn coping strategies.
In sessions he aims to be straightforward and practical. People can expect a calm, listening approach with a focus on building coping tools, developing insight about patterns, and planning realistic next steps. He offers therapy in English and Finnish and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
How Joonas uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clear values and small committed actions. It can help people who feel stuck by focusing on what matters and on practical steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, which can be useful for intimacy, family and parenting concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods might suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Some approaches lend themselves to practical exercises and between-session tasks that work well online, while others focus on relationship patterns best explored through conversation. The therapist will help plan how sessions can fit around work, family life and day-to-day routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He sees people for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and eating concerns, plus grief, trauma, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm and practical. He listens, helps people spot unhelpful patterns, teaches coping skills and works with clients to set achievable steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of counselling experience and more than 1,000 hours of clinical work, built on earlier roles in mental health support and addiction services.
Which credentials and where is he based?
He is a BACP member and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does accept international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.