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Kevin O'Donnell

Kevin O'Donnell

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for change

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Trauma recovery

About Kevin

Kevin O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and low self-esteem. He has three years of professional experience and works in English. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring conversations to each person’s needs.

Kevin focuses on building practical steps that fit into everyday life. He supports people who are struggling with motivation, confidence, and the after-effects of difficult experiences. He also helps those navigating issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, caregiving strain and body image concerns.

Sessions are shaped around what the individual finds most helpful. Kevin emphasises clear goals, steady progress and straightforward dialogue rather than jargon. He will adapt the pace and topics to suit each person’s situation.

He works with people affected by a wide range of personality and attachment challenges, including avoidant and antisocial patterns, and people connected to kink and alternative sex cultures. He also addresses co-morbidity and the interaction between mental and physical health problems.

Kevin accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to his availability. This approach is intended to make the first steps as simple and clear as possible.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Kevin describes his practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasises breaking problems into small, manageable steps so people can build confidence and notice progress; this helps with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Another typical method concentrates on talking through past hurt and how it affects current reactions, which can be useful for trauma, attachment difficulties and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as work progresses, so people shape the plan together rather than following a fixed path.

If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy life because they reduce travel, allow for shorter check-ins between commitments and can make it simpler to schedule regular meetings. Online work can also help maintain continuity when life circumstances change, while the practical focus here aims to apply what is discussed in sessions to everyday situations.

Areas of focus

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kevin help with?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related areas such as abandonment and caregiving stress.

How does he approach therapy?

Kevin uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations and tailors sessions to each person. The emphasis is on practical steps and steady progress rather than technical language.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and aims to offer sensitive, respectful support.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is the credential given in his profile.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can be matched to him.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; 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 sessions according to his availability.

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