Kevin O'Donnell, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Addictions support
Life purpose focus

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, and individuals managing the effects of trauma, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people looking for direction after changes in work, relationships or health, including matters tied to adoption, attachment and caregiving.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He listens to what is happening now, and what matters most to the person. Together they identify small, doable steps to reduce distress and regain a sense of control. Kevin adapts the tone and pace depending on how someone prefers to work.

He helps people unpack patterns that keep them stuck, including issues tied to abandonment, codependency and relationship boundaries. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, bereavement, body image and aspects of sexual expression such as kink when these affect wellbeing. His approach is direct and matter-of-fact, aimed at making everyday life easier to manage.

Kevin works in English and is able to take international clients. Sessions are arranged through an online subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first appointment.

Clients can expect straightforward, goal-focused talks that centre on what to try next. He encourages practical strategies people can use between sessions and checks progress as work continues.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and clear, practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replaces them with more useful alternatives; this helps with anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Another is skills-based coping work that teaches breathing, grounding and activity strategies to manage stress and cravings, useful for addiction and high anxiety. These approaches are described plainly in sessions and practised between appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin will discuss options with clients and together decide which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. He checks how techniques are working and adjusts the plan as progress or obstacles appear, keeping the process collaborative.

The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working to integrate strategies into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment 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 / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help people with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem and depression, and related concerns such as abandonment and caregiver strain.

How would he work with someone feeling stuck?

He uses straightforward conversation to identify current patterns and practical steps. The emphasis is on short-term changes that make daily life more manageable.

What experience does he bring?

He has three years of professional counselling experience working with the listed concerns in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

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

Can I work with him if I live abroad?

Sessions can be arranged for international clients; sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.