Joel Burns, NCPS
Experienced counsellor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Joel Burns |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Joel
Joel Burns is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Joel also helps with parenting strain, career questions, self-esteem, sleeping and eating concerns, and issues linked to shame or isolation.
He uses a calm, compassionate style and keeps sessions collaborative. Joel listens without judgement and works at each person’s pace. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, feeling heard, and finding manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
Joel draws on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural ideas to shape sessions. That means he helps people reframe their personal stories, notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and try small practical changes. The work mixes talking, reflection and practical exercises tailored to the client.
He trained and practises with the NCPS credential. Joel has six years of professional experience and has worked across several countries, bringing a multicultural outlook to his practice. He aims to support people regardless of background or identity.
When someone begins with Joel they complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their schedule. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. His approach is patient and educative, focused on building coping skills, awareness and confidence to manage life’s challenges.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Joel works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joel among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Joel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Joel directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based therapy work online
Joel uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell themselves. This approach helps identify unhelpful storylines and open up alternative ways of understanding difficult events and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, complements that work by helping people notice thoughts and commit to small actions that match their values. ACT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions.The right approach is something the client and therapist decide together. Joel treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help assess which methods fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions may blend Narrative, ACT and client-centred techniques to match where someone is in their journey.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits, while phone calls use less data and can fit a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What types of problems does Joel help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and relationship or intimacy issues, among other concerns such as parenting strain, self-esteem and career questions.
What is Joel's therapeutic style like?
His style is calm, non-judgemental and collaborative. He focuses on listening, building awareness and working at the client’s pace.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Joel has six years of professional counselling experience and has worked and studied in several countries.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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