Joseph Mbaeru, BACP

Joseph Mbaeru trained in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds BACP accreditation. He has six years of experience supporting adults through a range of emotional challenges. He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and works with people from different backgrounds in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Joseph aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical. He listens carefully and helps people spot unhelpful patterns. He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

In sessions he often uses cognitive-behavioural ideas to look at thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on acceptance and commitment methods to help people live by their values. Attachment-based work is used when past relationships shape present struggles.

People come to Joseph for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. He also supports those facing complex concerns such as dissociation, body-image issues, chronic illness or bereavement.

Joseph describes his role as a collaborator. He helps set clear goals and teaches practical skills people can use between sessions. Appointments can be arranged to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

He continues professional development and welcomes feedback so therapy stays relevant to each person. Joseph aims to help people regain a sense of control and move toward the life they want.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Joseph often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and managing mood swings.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on identifying personal values and taking action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can help with stress, chronic pain, grief and learning to live with uncomfortable emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when past relationships affect current patterns; it helps people understand how early bonds shape trust, communication and intimacy in adult life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try different methods if needed, and adapt techniques to your situation. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to use and how to measure progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so therapy can fit around work, family and travel. Video calls let you work face to face, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep continuity of care when schedules change or travel is involved.