- Person-centred approach
- LGB friendly practice
- Experience with addiction
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 stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and related concerns such as grief, addiction and parenting strain.
Before training as a counsellor he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and mental health charities. That background included supporting people with complex needs, including personality difficulties, addiction and long-term mental health challenges.
David values plain conversation and steady listening. Sessions focus on what matters now and on building the client's own sense of direction. He does not use therapy to label or fix people; the approach is non-directive and person-led.
In practice he offers time to talk through thoughts and feelings and to test out new ways of responding. He emphasises an authentic, accepting relationship as the basis for change. People often use sessions to make sense of difficult events, manage anxiety, and rebuild self-trust.
He describes his work as collaborative and respectful of each person's pace. Clients who want support with addiction, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence or LGB-related issues will find these areas are within his experience. Practical day-to-day coping and clearer decision-making are common focuses.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Prospective clients are invited to follow the site process to view online therapy options and book an initial appointment.
Person-centred approaches and online counselling
Person-centred therapy places the client's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and supports the person to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and processing difficult life events.In practice that means sessions focus on what the client brings and on building their sense of direction. The counsellor offers acceptance and authentic response rather than giving instructions. Over time many people use the work to make clearer choices and to feel steadier when facing social or personal challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then decide together which way of working fits best. That collaborative process helps match the style of sessions to how the client wants to progress.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try remote sessions if meeting in person feels difficult, while keeping the focus on practical coping and everyday steps.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and related issues such as grief, addiction and parenting strain.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred, non-directive style that focuses on listening, authenticity and supporting clients to find their own direction.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years post-qualification counselling experience and more than 15 years working in mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.