Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I’m originally from Finland, but I’ve also lived in Thailand, the USA, and now the United Kingdom, where I’ve spent most of my life. Growing up, I was always fascinated by how the mind and brain work. So, when it was time to choose my career path, psychology was a natural choice for me.
In 2014, I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of York, exploring various fields like social psychology, mental health disorders, and addiction. My passion for understanding human behaviour led me to pursue a master’s degree in neuroscience at King’s College London in 2015, focusing on the behaviour behind addiction and mental health.
To gain practical experience, I worked in various roles in London. From 2016 to 2019, I was a healthcare assistant in a mental health unit and a recovery worker in supported accommodations for those dealing with mental health and addiction issues. Witnessing the challenges my clients faced inspired me to further my education. In 2019, I began a master’s degree in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University (LSBU). While studying, I also worked part-time as a counsellor for the NHS, Humankind, and WDP from 2019 to 2021. These first two years as a counsellor solidified my understanding of how to support clients by analysing their issues, teaching coping skills, emphasizing psychoeducation, and providing much-needed emotional support.
My hard work paid off in 2021 when I became a certified member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and Addiction Professionals. Over the past five years, I’ve enjoyed more than 1,000 hours of counselling sessions. In 2022, I started my own practice and also worked as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland.
The diverse experiences I’ve gained since my first job in mental health in 2016, combined with my extensive education, have encouraged my dedication to supporting anyone courageous enough to seek help.
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Joonas Vehvilainen is originally from Finland and has also lived in Thailand and the United States, with the majority of his life spent in the United Kingdom. An early curiosity about how the mind and brain function guided him toward psychology as a career.
He completed an undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of York in 2014, then pursued a master’s degree in neuroscience at King’s College London in 2015, where his studies focused on the behavioural aspects of addiction and mental health. To build practical experience, he worked in a range of roles in London from 2016 to 2019, including as a healthcare assistant in a mental health unit and as a recovery worker in supported accommodation for people facing mental health and addiction challenges.
In 2019 he began a master’s in addiction psychology and counselling at London South Bank University (LSBU). While studying, he worked part-time as a counsellor for the NHS, Humankind, and WDP between 2019 and 2021. Those initial two years of counselling work helped him develop skills in case formulation, teaching coping strategies, delivering psychoeducation, and offering emotional support.
Joonas became a certified member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and Addiction Professionals in 2021. He is credited with 4 years of professional experience and has accumulated more than 1,000 hours of counselling over the past five years. In 2022 he launched his own practice and also worked as an addiction therapist at Castle Craig Hospital in Scotland.
The variety of roles since his first position in mental health in 2016, combined with his formal training, underpins his commitment to supporting anyone who seeks help.
Many people ask whether talking to a therapist online can genuinely help. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions – online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional face-to-face sessions.
One major benefit is convenience. Clients can choose the communication method that works best for them, whether that is video appointments, phone calls, live chat, or messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and everyday life.
Work is provided by licensed professionals, and if a client feels a different fit would be better they can change therapists at any time. Overall, online therapy offers an accessible option for addressing common mental health and relationship concerns without sacrificing the quality of professional support.
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