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Joel Burns, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joel. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I first started therapy a little over a year ago, I was shy and kept quite about my issues and buried them as to not feel like a burden. It didn't take me to long to become comfortable talking to Joel about my issues which is unusual for me and I have had a huge change in my confidence and my self esteem thanks to Joel he made me realise that my feelings and opinions matter and taught me how to make my voice heard when I felt silenced and trapped.

Reviewed December 2024

Joel is an amazing therapist. He is patient, empowering, kind and he breaks complex things down in a way for me to understand deeply. He has helped me learn so much about myself, and also helped me navigate the most challenging circumstances in my life. We have a lot to work through and I will keep working with Joel for the foreseeable. Thank you Joel, you may never know truly how much you have helped me help myself.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Joel

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • NCPS

Hi, I am Joel Burns, a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor based in the UK with 5 years’ professional counselling experience. I have a creative and compassionate style, I work with both current life problems as well as longer-term issues. I offer a warm sacred space to help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, addiction, loss and grief, family, personal and professional issues you struggle to unravel on your own. Having a safe confidential space to feel heard can bring about great relief when experiencing difficulties.

Past life experiences and relationships shape us in ways we may not be aware of, past patterns and behaviours may become counterproductive.

Shining a light on the unconscious can help you to gain understanding and self-awareness, helping you to make the changes you want. I have a calm, non-judgemental and compassionate approach with a mindfulness to work at your pace.

Originally from USA, I have worked and studied in several countries and am passionate about life in a multi-cultural society. My intention is to provide counselling for all who seek the support, regardless of race, caste, culture, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, sexuality, gender, disability, age, or any other diversity and difference. I am a creative, lifelong learner and motivated personality, my professional background is in Counselling, Sport, Education, and Social Work. I believe in a holistic approach to life's challenges including personal growth, self-expression, and spirituality. Through my experience of working with thousands of adults, children, and families, I have been fortunate that clients have shared their deepest feelings with me, it is through connecting to their emotional experiences that I also stay rooted in my own sense of awareness and self. Counsellors can only effectively work with clients in an authentic way if they are also capable of navigating through life’s challenges with a healthy perspective. It is my opinion that until a therapist has worked on their own personal growth, only then can they be truly effective in guiding clients towards positive choices and full potential.

My counselling approach is educative and supportive. I aim to help children, adolescents, adults and families to use their resources and skills to support in finding one’s passions. My goal in counselling is to educate clients on their treatment options, refer to appropriate sources, help them to know what to expect and deal with difficulties appropriately. The goal for each counselling session is to teach coping skills, build awareness, insight, motivation, problem solving, self-learning and encourage autonomy. Starting the counselling journey can be a daunting development, at times it can be challenging to question ourselves or to discover why we feel or behave the way we do. There maybe times when we feel it is too difficult to really be truly honest with ourselves or allow ourselves to be vulnerable, this is normal and all part of the self healing process. My aim is to empower clients through helping to create a safe space to build personal knowledge and inner growth. I work in an integrative way, drawing elements of person-centred theory, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and cognitive behaviour (CBT) and positive psychology integrated in a way that meets your unique needs. Learning how to embrace imperfections while remaining open to self- improvement presents great opportunities for meaningful change and self-love. I am of the belief that everyone is a continuous, ever-changing work in progress, and I feel that the connections and rapport we build together is paramount to therapeutic success. I hope to be an agent for change for my clients by assisting them in the process of discovery and acceptance of self. I offer a collaborativeand safe therapeutic relationship putting you at the centre of your own therapy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Commitment issues Domestic violence Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Phobias Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-02756 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Joel Burns

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Empathetic Helped Guidance Recommend Great listener Comfortable Understand Amazing Helpful

I first started therapy a little over a year ago, I was shy and kept quite about my issues and buried them as to not feel like a burden. It didn't take me to long to become comfortable talking to Joel about my issues which is unusual for me and I have had a huge change in my confidence and my self esteem thanks to Joel he made me realise that my feelings and opinions matter and taught me how to make my voice heard when I felt silenced and trapped.

Reviewed December 2024

Joel is an amazing therapist. He is patient, empowering, kind and he breaks complex things down in a way for me to understand deeply. He has helped me learn so much about myself, and also helped me navigate the most challenging circumstances in my life. We have a lot to work through and I will keep working with Joel for the foreseeable. Thank you Joel, you may never know truly how much you have helped me help myself.

Reviewed November 2024

My sessions with Joel have been truly inspiring. He’s a wonderful partner for this work and I always feel leaving better than I did before. Couldn’t recommend him enough.

Reviewed August 2024

I didn't believe in Therapy, until I met Joel - he understands me and helps me reflect on how I'm feeling. He really cares, and is a great listener. I look forward to our calls and healing.

Reviewed July 2024

I feel that Joel is really supportive and empathetic to problems concerning my anxiety and has encouraged me to put myself first.

Reviewed July 2024

Joel has been instrumental in helping me manage my emotions after a heartbreaking breakup and avoid slipping into depression. From our first session, his exceptional listening skills and thoughtful questions made me feel understood and supported. Joel's empathetic and practical approach provided me with the tools to navigate my conflicting emotions and find peace. He created a non-judgmental environment that allowed me to open up and express my vulnerabilities. Thanks to his guidance, I have made significant progress and feel more at peace with myself. I highly recommend Joel to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

Joel is great. I was connected with him during a time in my life where proper guidance was crucial. He helped me through the major changes I was experiencing in a way I could not have done myself. The guidance he gave me was invaluable. I am choosing to explore other therapists through BetterHelp not because of anything Joel did or did not do. I am choosing to seek out other therapists purely for selfish reasons of wanting to explore what else is out there.

Reviewed March 2024

Joel is a fantastic therapist who is empathetic and professional in his approach towards clients. He really helps to understand client’s thoughts and feelings and provides practical solutions to the relevant issues.

Reviewed March 2024

Gentle, kind, understanding and supportive. Really enjoyed our sessions together and feeling much better because of them.

Reviewed February 2024

Joel is not only an amazing listener, but also asks really helpful questions for me to reflect on. He really tries to understand more about my situation and helps me delve deeper into the emotions and anxieties I've felt in the past/present. He is the therapist I have been looking for and I feel very lucky that I found him!

Reviewed December 2023

Very easy to talk to

Reviewed November 2023

After just a few sessions, it's abundantly clear that Joel is not only immensely likable on a personal level, but he also demonstrates a sincere interest in his patients. He listens attentively and provides not only guidance but also a range of practical tools and techniques to facilitate self-improvement. My experience with Joel's counseling has been overwhelmingly positive thus far.

Reviewed November 2023

Great guy, therapist and person to have in your corner

Reviewed August 2023

Joel is a great listener, very empathetic ! I'm super comfortable talking to him in whatever things that cross my minds though sometimes it doesn't make sense at all! I feel safe when I talk to him! I love his big laugh!!!!

Reviewed August 2023

Even though we’ve only had 3 or 4, my sessions with Joel have quickly become a staple of my week. There is an ease to our conversations and a short hand which I am very grateful for. Joel is a great listener, who chooses his moments to ask thoughtful, well constructed questions that not only tackle the subject at hand but also allows room for further discovery. Very happy with the work we’ve done so far and look forward to more sessions in the future

Reviewed July 2023

Joel has been very helpful to me . I am starting to see everything in a positive way. Thank you Joel

Reviewed July 2023

As a young male new to parenting and challenging workplace dynamics. Joel has helped me navigate through emotions and is guiding me as a mentor who I’d recommend to anyone. I’ve found therapy to be a great debrief from the week and a great tool to learn more about yourself.

Reviewed July 2023

I was the type who was skeptical of therapy, but Joel has shown me the value of it. He genuinely cares and takes the time to help you process and make connections between your thoughts. I am very glad I was paired with Joel and would totally reccomend him to anyone. Joel cares about you.

Reviewed June 2023

Great listener, I love talking to him. Highly recommend

Reviewed April 2023

I’ve had multiple sessions with therapists before outside of BetterHelp, and I’ve never encountered someone like Joel. What makes Joel different is how empathetic he is, his active listening skills, giving me certain methods to heal and forgive, and how he helps me shift and widen my perspectives to more positive ones. And most importantly I felt how committed he is to helping others and that made me feel comfortable to share thoughts I never shared before.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joel Burns offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joel Burns works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joel Burns speak?

Joel Burns speaks English.

How many years of experience does Joel Burns have?

Joel Burns has 5 years of experience.

Where is Joel Burns licensed to practice?

Joel Burns is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Joel Burns accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Joel Burns accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Joel Burns?

Joel Burns can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joel Burns?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.