David O'Hara, BACP

David O'Hara is a counsellor with a background in psychology and mindfulness practice. He brings three years of professional experience and holds a BACP accreditation. He works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

He focuses on everyday pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people facing relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, addiction concerns and major life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, career questions, parenting strain and issues such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.

David describes his approach as person-centred, which means he creates a respectful, non-judgemental space and listens closely to what matters to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and draws on mindfulness to build awareness and calm. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with changing habits or staying focused on goals.

Sessions aim to help people spot unhelpful patterns, access strengths and make practical steps forward. He tailors conversations to a person’s needs and pace, and works collaboratively on small, manageable changes. The emphasis is on clarity, self-acceptance and practical tools rather than jargon.

If someone feels ready to begin, the usual route is to use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How these approaches work online

Client-centred work focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics. It helps people feel heard and better understand what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness practice teaches gentle attention to the present moment and short exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day needs, and together they will choose techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as work progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins or quieter sessions when that suits a person. Many people find that practical tools, short exercises and regular check-ins translate well to remote sessions, while the focus remains on what helps someone make steady changes in everyday life.