Counsellor profile
Joseph Mbaeru, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anxiety
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 390452
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English, Igbo, Yoruba
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Codependency issues
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks Igbo and Yoruba
About Joseph
Joseph Mbaeru is a BACP registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns such as addictions, grief and codependency. He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and has experience across clinical placements and private practice.
Joseph trained in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural ideas. In sessions he uses practical techniques alongside listening and reflection. He often works with people who have low self-esteem, feel stuck after a loss, or struggle with intense moods and relationship patterns.
His approach is collaborative and goal-focused. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods with client-centred listening. That means he aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different ways of responding, and decide what matters most to them.
Joseph pays attention to trauma-informed practice and uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when emotional regulation is needed. He also draws on psychodynamic and Gestalt ideas to explore relationship patterns and past influences on present behaviour.
He describes his work as practical and respectful, supporting people to build resilience and clearer boundaries. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems tied to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, testing them in small steps and learning new coping skills for day-to-day problems like panic, insomnia or worry.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and boundaries. It can help people who struggle with intimacy, fear of abandonment or repeating familiar relationship dynamics. Joseph combines these approaches with client-centred listening to keep sessions relevant to practical goals.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Joseph will discuss different approaches and decide together which methods suit a person’s needs and preferences. That conversation usually happens across the first few meetings and can change as goals evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help sessions slot into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Igbo, Yoruba
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and related concerns such as codependency and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, collaborative style that mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience from clinical training, placements and private practice.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Igbo and Yoruba.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.