- Person-centred approach
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Exploring identity
About Aine
Aine O'Donoghue is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience working with adults. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems that touch on identity including LGBT matters and gender dysphoria. Guilt and shame are listed among her areas of focus, alongside issues like self-esteem, loneliness and workplace difficulties.
Aine uses a person-centred approach that keeps the pace and direction of sessions with the person in mind. Sessions are non-directive and grounded in listening. People often come to talk about things they find hard to name, and Aine aims to help them make sense of their feelings through careful conversation.
She describes her practice as inclusive and affirming of LGBT identities, and she emphasises respect for each person's identity and experience. This includes attention to prejudice, discrimination and how these affect daily life and relationships. The focus is on exploring thoughts and feelings rather than giving advice or labels.
With a background registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Aine works with adults carrying stress, trauma, life changes, addictions and concerns around sexuality and pregnancy. Her work also covers compassion fatigue and ADHD related struggles when people bring them to sessions.
People who are interested are asked to follow the platform steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Because international work is not part of her practice, sessions are offered within the United Kingdom and in English.
How Aine uses person-centred work online
Aine practices person-centred counselling, which means sessions are shaped by the person who attends. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps people put words to what they are feeling. This approach often suits worries about guilt, shame, identity and relationship issues where people want to be heard and understood rather than told what to do.Her humanistic, non-directive style supports people to explore feelings at their own pace. The therapist and client decide together how sessions will proceed, adjusting focus and methods as needs and goals become clearer. That collaborative process helps identify whether different ways of working might be useful as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and it can reduce time spent getting to appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins while others choose longer sessions depending on the issue and what they can fit into their week. Registered or accredited professionals can support people through these practical choices when arranging appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a person-centred, non-directive style that focuses on listening and helping people name and understand what they feel about guilt or shame.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor with adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.