Joonas Vehvilainen

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and substance use
• Attachment and intimacy

About Joonas

Joonas Vehvilainen works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger and depression. He uses a mix of talking, practical skills and psychoeducation to help people understand what is keeping problems going and to try different ways of coping. Joonas is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years' experience in counselling.

He trained in psychology and neuroscience, then studied addiction psychology and counselling. This background shaped his focus on behaviour, substance use and how attachment patterns affect relationships. He has worked in mental health units, supported accommodation and as a counsellor with NHS services and specialist charities.

In sessions he explains ideas plainly and practises skills with clients. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and act in line with their values. Attachment-based thinking is used to look at relationship patterns that affect intimacy and trust.

Joonas also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills where problems include emotional intensity or self-harm behaviours. He combines these approaches with a client-centred way of working, so sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to try between meetings.

He offers counselling in English and Finnish and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches work with online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, mood and life-direction issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses structured exercises to reduce symptoms such as panic, low mood or unhelpful routines. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connection styles affect current intimacy and trust, which can help with relationship difficulties and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan collaboratively based on what helps most. Clients and the counsellor decide together which techniques to use week to week.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments and can reduce time spent travelling. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins and phone calls need less bandwidth, while video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction and practising interpersonal skills. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose the format that fits your routine and goals.

Topics Joonas lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• 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

Questions about Joonas

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with anxiety using practical skills and behavioural approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural methods, attachment-based ideas, DBT skills and a client-centred way of working.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience as a counsellor and has delivered more than 1,000 hours of counselling.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.