- Calm compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Values based work
About Joel
Joel Burns, NCPS, is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction and relationship and intimacy issues. He offers a calm, compassionate space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and begin to find practical ways forward.
Joel uses a straightforward, person-centred style. He listens without judgement and moves at a pace that feels right for the individual. Sessions aim to teach coping skills, build insight and encourage small steps that support lasting change.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work among other methods. That means conversations cover thoughts, feelings and values alongside practical strategies such as behavioural experiments and values-based actions.
Joel has six years of professional experience and holds NCPS. He has worked and studied in several countries and brings that international perspective into therapy. He describes his way of working as creative, educative and supportive, with an emphasis on personal growth and self-awareness.
People come to him for help with a wide range of issues including parenting, addictions, career concerns, midlife questions, men’s issues, and difficulties with shame, attachment or family origins. He aims to help clients understand how past patterns influence present choices and to support them in making different decisions when they wish to do so.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life-change work by focusing on meaningful goals rather than only symptom control. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, sleep, eating concerns and mood difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the conversation, emphasising empathic listening and working at the client’s own pace to build understanding and self-acceptance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. He uses the initial sessions to agree priorities and to try approaches that feel useful, adjusting the plan as things progress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect with a therapist who has experience with men’s wellbeing and cross-cultural perspectives without limiting where they live. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients adapt techniques such as CBT worksheets or ACT exercises to an online setting, while keeping the work collaborative and focused on everyday goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joel commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and addiction, as well as relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career worries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm, non-judgemental and creative, combining listening with practical skill-building and a focus on personal values and self-awareness.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of professional counselling experience and a background across counselling, sport, education and social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not state specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.