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.
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 18 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
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.
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Joel Burns
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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.
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.
I feel that Joel is really supportive and empathetic to problems concerning my anxiety and has encouraged me to put myself first.
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.
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.
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.
Gentle, kind, understanding and supportive. Really enjoyed our sessions together and feeling much better because of them.
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!
Very easy to talk to
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.
Great guy, therapist and person to have in your corner
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!!!!
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
Joel has been very helpful to me . I am starting to see everything in a positive way. Thank you Joel
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.
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.
Great listener, I love talking to him. Highly recommend
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.
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.