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Kevin O'Donnell

Therapist · United Kingdom

Kevin O'Donnell, BACP

Calm, practical support for everyday habits

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  • Focus on thoughts
  • Practical steps
  • Collaborative approach

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has three years of professional practice and supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they take steps toward change.

Kevin works in a conversational way and adapts sessions to what each person needs. He listens for the patterns behind thoughts and daily habits that keep problems repeating. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, alongside talking through feelings and memories.

He tailors the plan to each person’s situation rather than using a fixed method. That could mean setting small goals, practising new thinking habits, or finding coping techniques for cravings and flashbacks. He invites people to set the pace and shape the work.

Kevin describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He provides support and encouragement while people test new ways of handling stress and relationships. The aim is to build confidence and clearer choices in everyday life.

He accepts international clients and works in English. Sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that look at thoughts and everyday habits. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative ways of thinking; this helps with worry, low mood and self‑esteem by breaking repetitive thought cycles. Another approach concentrates on building practical coping skills for cravings, stress and flashbacks, with short exercises to practise between sessions so skills become part of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the method fits the person rather than the other way round.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when that suits. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist across borders, which is useful for international clients.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kevin help with?

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

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a conversational, practical way that looks at thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions tend to blend talking with small tasks or exercises to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with the concerns listed above.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP, which is listed as his credential, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone or another method.

How are fees and payments handled?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I start therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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