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Kevin O'Donnell

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Kevin O'Donnell

United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for men’s wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Trauma recovery

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has three years of professional experience and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion while supporting people to make meaningful change.

Kevin adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building confidence. He encourages small, achievable goals and talks through ways to handle difficult moments.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental approach that centres their priorities. Kevin listens for what matters most and helps outline options people can try between appointments. He supports people who want better coping strategies and steadier emotional wellbeing.

With three years of practice in the UK, Kevin brings experience helping people facing addiction struggles and trauma recovery alongside everyday worries and mood difficulties. He tailors the pace and tone of work to individual needs, aiming to help people feel more able to manage life’s challenges.

For anyone considering a first step, Kevin offers a straightforward way to begin. He focuses on clear communication and a practical plan that reflects each person’s values and goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Kevin describes his practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach he uses involves breaking problems into manageable parts and building coping skills step by step, which can help with anxiety, stress and motivation. Another approach emphasises exploring past events and their impact on current feelings, supporting recovery from trauma and helping people understand repeated patterns.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will discuss what matters to the person, try out methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as the work progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful and workable.

If you prefer online sessions, check the available formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to access support while living outside the therapist’s immediate area, since international clients are accepted. Discuss practical needs up front so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life and commitments.

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

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus a wider range of related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.

What is his style of therapy like?

Kevin uses a practical, compassionate style. He listens, helps set small goals and discusses steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

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