- ACT approaches
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
About Joel
Joel Burns is a psychotherapist (NCPS) practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with anger alongside many related concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and relationship and intimacy issues. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and longer-term patterns that keep repeating.
He uses a blend of approaches rather than one single method. Joel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of what matters to them. He also uses existential and narrative ideas to look at meaning and life direction when people feel stuck.
In practical terms he encourages learning skills in sessions. This includes strategies to manage stress and anger, noticing avoidance or self-sabotage, and building small, manageable changes. The focus is on clearer thinking, better choices and regaining steadier control over reactions.
Joel describes his way of working as collaborative and educative. He aims to help people understand options, practice coping skills and develop personal insight. He will point to resources and supports when helpful.
Originally from the United States, Joel has worked and studied in several countries and brings that experience into his practice. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Joel combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in simple, practical ways. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect to personal values so anger and avoidance take up less room. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so someone feels heard while they make sense of their reactions. CBT teaches concrete techniques to spot patterns, test unhelpful beliefs and try different responses to reduce reactive behaviour.Finding the right mix is part of the work and will be a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences, then try approaches that suit those aims. Adjustments happen over a few sessions so the work fits how someone responds and what they want to achieve.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins on a work break, avoid travel time and opt for a session without video when that is preferable. Working remotely still allows for practical exercises, skill practice and reflective conversation adapted to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he work with?
He works with anger alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and educative, mixing practical skill-building with reflective conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional counselling and psychotherapy experience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.