Joel Burns, NCPS

Joel Burns is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. He also supports people facing grief, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy problems, eating or sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and career questions. Joel uses a calm, compassionate style and aims to create a warm space where people can feel heard and begin to untangle difficult feelings.

He works in an integrative, pluralistic way and draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions combine practical coping skills with chances to reflect on past patterns that still affect daily life. Joel emphasises self-awareness and steady pacing so work happens at a manageable speed.

Joel brings six years of professional experience to his practice and holds the NCPS credential. His background spans counselling, sport, education and social work, and he describes himself as a lifelong learner who values multicultural perspectives. He aims to offer therapy to people from diverse backgrounds and identities.

In sessions Joel often helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, build problem-solving skills and increase motivation for change. He uses person-centred elements to keep the focus on the client’s priorities and employs practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing when useful. The overall goal is greater self-knowledge and tools for coping.

Starting therapy with Joel involves considering what you want to change and testing approaches together. He frames therapy as collaborative work that supports autonomy, skill-building and personal growth.

How Joel uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering an accepting, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters most and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joel will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adapt techniques to everyday situations and to check what is or is not helping as you go.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how you will meet. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to access a therapist who understands multicultural backgrounds and varied life experiences. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor online sessions to your goals and daily routines.