Joseph Mbaeru, BACP
Integrative therapist supporting trauma and relationships
- 6 years experience
- BACP registered
- Multilingual English Igbo Yoruba
About Joseph Mbaeru
Joseph Mbaeru is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He draws on an integrative training in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy that combines humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural principles to tailor care to each person he works with. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Joseph's practice focuses on trauma survivors and people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and fears about the future. He has experience addressing issues across stress, intimacy, addictions, parenting, career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and caregiving or compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication or commitment problems, chronic illness and pain, codependency, dissociation, and separation or divorce. His clinical work has been informed by placements, supervised training, and private practice experience.
Known for a collaborative and empathetic style, Joseph aims to create an accepting space where clients feel heard and empowered to explore change. He integrates evidence-based techniques with active listening and reflective practice, adapting interventions to each client's needs and goals. Committed to ongoing professional development, he continues to pursue training and supervision while promoting greater access to therapy for marginalised communities. Joseph offers therapy in English, Igbo and Yoruba and is accepting both local and international clients.
Joseph's practice focuses on trauma survivors and people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and fears about the future. He has experience addressing issues across stress, intimacy, addictions, parenting, career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and caregiving or compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication or commitment problems, chronic illness and pain, codependency, dissociation, and separation or divorce. His clinical work has been informed by placements, supervised training, and private practice experience.
Known for a collaborative and empathetic style, Joseph aims to create an accepting space where clients feel heard and empowered to explore change. He integrates evidence-based techniques with active listening and reflective practice, adapting interventions to each client's needs and goals. Committed to ongoing professional development, he continues to pursue training and supervision while promoting greater access to therapy for marginalised communities. Joseph offers therapy in English, Igbo and Yoruba and is accepting both local and international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joseph Mbaeru have?
Joseph has six years of clinical experience working with adults across a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
Is Joseph Mbaeru a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential, which represents membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Joseph Mbaeru provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Igbo, and Yoruba.
Where is Joseph Mbaeru located?
Joseph is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Joseph Mbaeru as my therapist?
You can work with Joseph through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joseph Mbaeru work with international clients?
Yes. Joseph accepts international clients.
How much does therapy with Joseph Mbaeru cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then take steps aligned with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in close relationships - exploring how early connections shape current intimacy, trust and communication, which can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and replaces them with more adaptive alternatives; it is widely used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joseph works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods best match a person's needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so clients can access support from home or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, sustain continuity of care across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for the individual.