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Kevin O'Donnell

Kevin O'Donnell, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - young adult concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Self esteem work

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address trauma and abuse. He also supports work on motivation, self-esteem and confidence for young adults navigating early adulthood challenges.

Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens to what matters most and works with clients to set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on building strategies for daily life - managing pressure, improving sleep and reducing unhelpful habits.

He commonly helps people facing relationship strain, feelings of abandonment, attachment issues and the emotional impacts of adoption and foster care. Kevin also works with concerns such as chronic illness, body image, caregiver stress and co-morbidity that can complicate mood and motivation.

The approach is collaborative and practical. Kevin will discuss what matters to the client, try tools in session, and adjust plans as needed. He explains interventions in plain language and checks in about what is working.

People who feel stuck after leaving home, starting university, starting a job or comparing themselves to peers may find the focus useful. International clients can be supported in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial session through the online booking flow.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Kevin bases his work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Cognitive-based methods focus on spotting and shifting thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood; they are practical for everyday worries, study or work stress, and low self-esteem.

Behavioural techniques concentrate on changing actions that keep problems going. This can include setting small behavioural goals, planning gradual exposure to feared situations, or creating routines that support sleep and motivation. These methods are often useful for addictions, avoidance and building confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together what fits their goals, needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time, based on what helps and what does not.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow sessions during study breaks or lunch hours. It also lets people access a therapist from different locations while keeping appointments consistent.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment and body image.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based techniques in plain language and focuses on practical steps. Sessions involve conversation, planning and trying simple tools between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept international clients?

Yes, he accepts international clients who can work in English.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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