- Person-Centred Therapy
- LGB-friendly practice
- Neurodivergent-affirming
About David
David O'Hara is a Person-Centred Counsellor (NCPS) with five years post-qualification experience and over 15 years working in mental health. He supports adults with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, self-esteem, grief and guilt and shame. He also works with issues around intimacy, parenting, career stress and neurodivergence. Sessions are presented as collaborative conversations rather than instruction.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and with mental health charities. That background shaped how he sees complex needs and coping strategies. It also informed his approach to people who have experienced long-term distress or trauma.
His practice follows Person-Centred Therapy, a non-directive method that focuses on the client’s experience. He offers a steady, respectful presence and aims to listen without judging or diagnosing. This gives people room to reflect and make their own choices about next steps.
Therapy with him is collaborative. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and works to help them reconnect with their own priorities and sense of direction. He often supports people coping with abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and forgiveness issues.
He describes his work as neurodivergent-affirming, LGB-friendly and trauma-aware. That means he aims to be mindful of different identities and experiences while helping people address problems such as isolation, compassion fatigue and midlife crisis.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to match and book a first session. The practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are delivered in English.
How his therapeutic approaches come alive online
Person-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and perspective. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own clarity. This approach is helpful for issues such as guilt, shame, low self-esteem and relationship concerns because it centres the person's values and choices.A collaborative approach to care means finding the right way of working together. He will talk with a client about what feels most helpful and adjust the pace and focus over time. Deciding on methods is a shared process based on the person’s goals and preferences.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or other commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when people need brief support, or reduce travel time on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to help clients maintain continuity while balancing everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he support?
He works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, decisions, identity, family history and forgiveness. These themes are listed among his focus areas.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses Person-Centred Therapy, listening without judging and allowing clients to work through feelings at their own pace. The approach is collaborative rather than directive.
What is his experience with complex needs?
He has over 15 years in mental health and five years post-qualification experience, including work in care homes and forensic step-down services.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as stated in his profile.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.