Counsellor profile
Joel Burns, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and life changes
Continue with JoelAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS22-02756)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Joel supplied to BetterHelp.
- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Joel
NCPS. 6 years' experience. Joel Burns works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people facing parenting strains, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar challenges and coping with life changes.
Joel describes his way of working as integrated and pluralistic. He uses practical, conversational methods to help people notice patterns that keep causing problems. He encourages clients to build skills for managing emotions and habits, and to increase self-awareness about how past experiences shape present responses.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among other methods. Sessions include teaching coping skills, motivational work and narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Joel says he aims to be educative and supportive in counselling. He can point to different treatment options and suggest referrals when needed. He places emphasis on building awareness, problem solving and motivation so people can act on what matters to them.
Originally from the United States, he has worked and studied in several countries and is based in the United Kingdom. Joel offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He describes his practice as collaborative and prefers to help clients at a pace they can manage.
To start, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and developing simple actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and reflecting what a person says, helping them feel understood and encouraging their own problem solving. It can help with relationship issues, self-esteem and recovery from painful experiences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, sleep problems and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and will then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into work and family life, allows shorter check-ins when needed and can reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals generally adapt approaches so practical skills and reflective work can be carried out effectively through remote appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting issues and a wide range of other concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his counselling style?
His style is integrated and pluralistic, using practical conversation, skill teaching and reflective work to increase awareness and coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional counselling experience.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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