Joel Burns, NCPS
Joel Burns is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage depression, anxiety, stress and other difficult emotions.
About Joel
Joel Burns is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage depression, anxiety, stress and other difficult emotions. He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to create a warm space where people can talk honestly about what is troubling them. Joel holds NCPS which appears as his listed credential.
He uses a straightforward, person-centred way of working that focuses on what matters to the individual in the room.
Background and approach
Sessions can cover current life problems as well as longer-standing patterns that keep causing pain. Joel combines gentle inquiry with practical coping strategies so people leave with clearer steps to try between meetings. Past experiences and relationships often shape how people respond now, and Joel helps make sense of those patterns.
He supports clients to build awareness and to spot unhelpful cycles such as codependency, abandonment fears, or problems with self-esteem. Work can include grief, trauma, addiction and difficulties around intimacy or parenting. His background spans counselling, sport, education and social work, and he describes his style as creative and compassionate.
Over six years of professional practice have informed a flexible approach that adapts to what each person needs. Sessions include teaching coping skills, problem solving and fostering self-directed change. Joel welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and identities and aims to collaborate on goals such as clearer boundaries, improved mood, or reduced anxiety.
He uses a mix of approaches chosen to suit the client’s aims and pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-02756 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joel works with
Everything Joel lists, in their own terms.
- 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
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joel will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods together. The therapist aims to be collaborative, helping clients try different techniques and decide what fits their life and needs.
Online sessions give flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help people keep momentum between sessions and make it simpler to book appointments from different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joel work with?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and addictions, along with relationship, parenting and self-esteem difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
Joel uses a calm, compassionate and creative style that blends person-centred listening with practical skill-building and reflective work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional counselling experience working across counselling, sport, education and social work settings.
What credential does Joel hold and where is he based?
His listed credential is NCPS and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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