Joonas Vehvilainen

Joonas Vehvilainen helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions and eating and food-related issues. He also supports those coping with low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, grief and depression. Joonas keeps language simple and practical in sessions so people feel heard and understood. He trained in psychology at the University of York and completed a master's in neuroscience at King’s College London. He later studied addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University. Joonas has worked as a healthcare assistant, recovery worker and counsellor in London, and as an addiction therapist in Scotland. In sessions he focuses on clear tools and everyday techniques. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with thoughts, behaviours and emotions. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working to build trust and explore relationship patterns. Joonas combines psychoeducation with practical exercises. He helps people learn coping skills, spot unhelpful patterns and try new behaviours between sessions. He aims for straightforward, collaborative work rather than technical jargon. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, holds four years of counselling experience and has delivered over 1,000 hours of counselling. Sessions are offered in English and Finnish and Joonas accepts international clients. Please confirm session formats when booking.

How Joonas' approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and issues around eating and addiction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising small changes that reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression and managing cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and self-image, and it can be helpful for intimacy, attachment issues and body image concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit best. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the plan matches what is actually helping.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family commitments and can reduce time spent travelling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life feels busy, or sessions without video if that feels more comfortable. Many people find the continuity of regular online meetings helps them practise new skills between sessions.