- Person-centred approach
- LGBT affirming
- Neurodivergent affirming
About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor who supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. He works with people facing relationship strain, addiction, low self-esteem and grief. David also offers LGBT-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming support for those seeking calm and clearer routines around rest.
He trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor and holds NCPS. He has nearly five years of post-qualification experience and more than 15 years working in mental health settings. Before counselling he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and with mental health charities.
David’s style is warm and non-directive. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship and listening without judgement. He aims to help people reconnect with their own sense of direction and make practical changes that support better rest and daily routines.
In a session David will sit alongside the person, help them talk through feelings and notice patterns that affect sleep and wellbeing. He encourages small, manageable steps rather than quick fixes. Over time this can help people feel steadier and more able to cope with life’s changes.
People often come to him for help with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, anger, intimacy issues and the fallout of separation or infidelity. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, career strain, isolation and midlife questions. His background gives him experience with complex needs and substance use.
How person-centred work translates to online therapy
Person-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, genuineness and acceptance. The therapist listens without directing the conversation and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach can help when sleep, anxiety or life changes leave someone feeling stuck.He also brings practical support from his mental health background. That means paying attention to daily routines, patterns that affect rest, and small steps people can try between sessions to improve sleep and energy levels.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to focus on rest, emotion regulation or relationship concerns as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family and work commitments, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep up with therapy during busy periods without changing routines drastically.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression and sleeping difficulties alongside relationship issues, addiction, grief and low self-esteem.
How would he work with me in sessions?
He uses a Person-Centred approach focused on listening, acceptance and collaboration so people can explore feelings at their own pace.
What experience does he bring?
He has nearly five years post-qualification experience and over 15 years working in mental health settings such as care homes and charities.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.