Aine O'Donoghue, BACP

Aine O'Donoghue offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults who need someone to listen. She introduces herself simply and invites people to talk at their own pace about whatever is worrying them. Sessions are shaped around the client's priorities and comfort level. Aine uses a person-centred approach, which means she follows the client's lead rather than directing the conversation. In practice this looks like careful listening, reflecting what is said, and helping people make sense of their feelings. The aim is to build understanding and self-awareness rather than follow a strict agenda. She is affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities and seeks to create an environment where identity is respected and valued. This commitment to inclusivity informs how she listens and responds, especially around issues of sexuality and gender. Aine has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. That membership is recorded as BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. People often come with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns, workplace issues, or questions about life purpose. Other areas she focuses on include addiction, trauma and abuse, ADHD, pregnancy and childbirth, and topics linked to prejudice and discrimination. If someone wants to try counselling, Aine asks them to take the first step and reach out so they can see if the approach feels right.

How client-centred counselling adapts to online work

A person-centred approach focuses on being listened to without judgement and having conversations led by the client. In online practice this typically means the counsellor reflects back what is said and helps the client find their own understanding and next steps. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship or identity questions.

The core principle is to follow the client's pace and priorities, not to impose a plan. The therapist and client work together to choose the way of working that feels right. That collaborative decision is revisited as needs and goals change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions to be scheduled during a lunch break, after work, or between appointments. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when there is limited time, or allow a session without being on camera if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their style to suit each person's needs during online sessions.