- Anger management skills
- Addiction support
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Joonas
Joonas Vehvilainen is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger and depression. He speaks English and Finnish and accepts international clients.
He trained in psychology at the University of York and studied neuroscience at King’s College London. He later completed a master’s in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University. Early roles included work as a healthcare assistant in a mental health unit and as a recovery worker in supported accommodation, where he gained front-line experience with people facing addiction and mental health challenges.
From 2019 he combined study with part-time counselling roles for the NHS, Humankind and WDP. Those roles shaped his practical approach - analysing problems, teaching coping skills, giving clear psychoeducation, and offering emotional support during difficult moments. He has logged more than 1,000 hours of counselling work.
In 2021 he became a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In 2022 he began his own practice and worked as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland. These roles broadened his experience with addictive behaviours and related problems.
During sessions he uses a mix of recognised approaches, including cognitive and behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking and skills from dialectical behaviour work. The emphasis is practical - helping people notice patterns, learn skills for managing strong feelings, and make small changes that ease everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking committed action despite difficult feelings. It can help with anger by shifting attention from getting rid of feelings to choosing how to respond. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, useful for managing outbursts and rumination. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relational patterns formed early in life and how they shape reactions; this can illuminate why certain relationships trigger strong anger.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods together to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on what helps the individual manage strong feelings and restore everyday functioning.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions, teach emotion-regulation skills, and support practical steps to change patterns even when not meeting in person.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to temper?
He lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns and will work on patterns that cause outbursts or resentment.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a practical, skills-based approach with clear psychoeducation and discussion of patterns and reactions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience and has completed over 1,000 hours of counselling sessions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.