My deep-rooted passion for understanding human emotions, behaviours, and the resilience of the human spirit has been a driving force since my early years. This love for mental health and wellbeing has guided me towards a career in therapy, where I can assist individuals in enhancing their self-awareness, navigating life's challenges, and fostering enduring change.
My education in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy has provided me with a solid theoretical foundation in humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. I focus on adults who are trauma survivors, people with anxiety/depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma, low self-esteem, mild, moderate, and severe depression, or dread of the future. These are just a few of the diverse presenting issues I have had the honour of working with during my clinical training, placements, and private practice. My experiences have reinforced my belief that evidence-based therapy, empathy, and active listening can be beneficial in treatment.
As a therapist, I am motivated by the immense privilege of seeing my clients rediscover their inner capacity for resilience and rewrite their stories. To help clients feel heard and empowered, I strive to create a secure and accepting environment. Using my integrative and collaborative approach, I meet clients where they are and incorporate interventions tailored to their specific needs. I integrate cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, PCT or Trauma-informed therapy. Above all, my objective is to assist and support my clients in developing resilience and accomplishing their individual goals.
My commitment to individual treatment is complemented by a strong dedication to my professional growth. My objective include to help minimise the stigma associated with mental health issues and increase access to therapy for marginalised communities as I continue my journey through this career path. The prospect of using empathy, expertise, and commitment to help those I care about and truly impact their lives excites me and I consistently stay abreast of the latest research and actively engage in workshops and supervision to enhance my practice. I also recognise the importance of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teamwork in providing holistic care.
I believe in providing not just care, but genuine compassion and support to clients during their most vulnerable moments and enhancing their quality of life. I work with BetterHelp teams to providing a high standard of care that is tailored in a counselling approaches to meet the unique emotional and psychological needs of each clients. I pride myself as able to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #390452
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joseph Mbaeru. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joseph is an excellent therapist who gets through the heart of the matter. I've had a lot of therapists in the past, but I felt limited with them.
Joseph is different in that with his knowledge and expertise, I am able to talk with someone who can walk alongside me and my struggles, while both challenging me and at the same time offering alot of love and compassion for me.
I would recommend Joseph to anyone, he is made to be a therapist. He cares, without being over consumed with your issues or telling you his opinions. I feel like his equal, and I feel seen, expanded and respected as an autonomous human being.
Thank you Joseph!
Written on Apr 14, 2026 after therapy with Joseph for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
The best help I could possibly get!
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Joseph for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Joseph is an amazing therapist and has made a positive impact on my life. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Joseph for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Joseph has been very helpful and supportive. He gave me a viewpoint of my issues that I have never thought about before and has opened my eyes a lot. I would definitely recommend Joseph.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I have never felt better when talking to a therapist, I really feel comfortable talking with Joseph!
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Mr. Mbaeru is highly skilled professional, he's helping me a lot to realize stuff about myself. He sees right through the bull and calls you on it. Can't recommend him enough.
Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Joseph for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues