- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical coping steps
About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel anxious, depressed, stressed or stuck. He draws on person-centred practice to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk openly and begin to make change. David holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Consumer Psychology, and he uses those perspectives when working with everyday problems.
His style is straightforward and warm. He aims to listen without judgement and to help people find their own answers. Sessions look at patterns such as people-pleasing, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and trouble sleeping, and practical next steps are suggested where useful.
David has three years of professional experience and additional postgraduate training in counselling and mindfulness-based approaches. The postgraduate diploma in counselling and psychotherapy and a PGDip in teaching mindfulness-based approaches inform how he brings reflective practice and mindful skills into sessions.
He works with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and problems with intimacy. He also supports people dealing with career questions, life purpose, men's issues and midlife changes. Sleeping and parenting concerns are included among his focus areas.
Sessions combine client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. The aim is to help people build clarity, self-acceptance and practical ways to cope with life changes.
How client-centred and CBT ideas work online
David blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches. Client-centred therapy means the therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's concerns, helping people reflect and find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and helps people try small, practical experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and help with stress and low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will choose techniques that feel comfortable and useful. This is a collaborative process that may change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to use mindfulness exercises between meetings. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only sessions if that better suits someone. Discuss practical arrangements when you schedule to find what will fit your routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem, among other concerns such as grief, addictions and sleep problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and collaboration, paired with practical techniques when they are helpful.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional experience, a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Consumer Psychology and postgraduate diplomas in counselling and mindfulness teaching.
Where is he based and how is he credentialled?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.