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Kevin O'Donnell

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Kevin O'Donnell

BACP

Practical support for stress, grief and life change

  • 3 years' experience
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • End of life counselling focus
  • Evidence-based approaches
  • Supports carers and ageing

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. He works with people who want clearer thinking, steadier mood and more confidence. Kevin writes and listens with respect and sensitivity to each person he meets.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. Kevin aims to help people notice patterns, try new ways of coping and build small lasting changes.

Kevin has three years of professional experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He uses that experience to shape sessions that are calm and goal-focused. He sees the end of life, ageing and caregiver stress among his additional focus areas alongside more common concerns such as chronic illness and cancer.

In practice he will work at the pace that feels right for the person. He supports people through grief, abandonment issues, attachment concerns and transitions linked to adoption or foster care. He is also familiar with neurodiversity, including autism and Asperger Syndrome, and issues around body image and identity.

Kevin accepts international clients and offers help in English. He asks people to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling, and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kevin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-style approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking and try more balanced thoughts; this can reduce anxiety and lift low mood. Behavioural or action-focused techniques encourage gradual steps and experiments to build confidence and reduce avoidance, which suits stress, addictions and motivation issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods, then try options together. That collaborative process helps find what actually helps in day-to-day life rather than relying on a single method.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caregiving, reduce travel time and let people meet from different locations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and give flexibility for international clients. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and what works best for each person's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kevin help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and ageing concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Kevin uses evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions practical and plainspoken. He aims for clear goals and small steps people can use between meetings.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has three years of professional working experience in the UK. That experience informs how he structures sessions and supports people with complex needs.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted. Prospective clients should check time zone and scheduling details when booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.

How do I begin a counselling relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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