Kevin O'Donnell, BACP

Kevin O'Donnell works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He makes a straightforward, respectful offer: a calm space to talk and practical ways to move forward. Kevin has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted as his listed credential.

He keeps sessions plain and focused. Conversations are shaped around what the person wants to change. Kevin aims to tailor the dialogue and the plan to each individual’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Kevin’s approach is compassionate and direct. He listens for the patterns that keep people stuck and helps them find small, manageable steps to try. That can include building coping skills for anxiety, planning safer ways to reduce addictive behaviours, or working through memories of abuse at a pace that feels right to the person.

Alongside his main concerns, Kevin has worked with a wide range of related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and codependency. He will discuss these topics openly and adapt the work to each person’s circumstances.

Kevin accepts sessions in English and sees people in the United Kingdom and internationally. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioural plans that can be practised between sessions. These tools help reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another frequently used method helps people process traumatic experiences at a pace they can manage. This involves carefully talking through memories, learning to recognise triggers, and developing ways to feel safer and more in control. That work aims to reduce the power of painful memories over daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study, or caregiving commitments.