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David O'Hara, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Calm, practical counselling with mindfulness focus

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Self esteem
About

About David

David O'Hara is a counsellor who blends psychology and mindfulness to help people when life feels hard. He uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and understanding. David aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk honestly and find practical steps forward.

He trained in psychology and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Consumer Psychology. He also completed a postgraduate diploma in counselling and psychotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in teaching mindfulness-based approaches.

Background and approach

David has three years of professional experience as a counsellor and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. David draws on Client-Centred Therapy to centre the conversation on the person's own goals and values. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when clients want to work on thinking patterns and practical coping strategies.

Mindfulness tools are offered to help with stress, sleep problems, and grounding in difficult moments. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. David helps people clarify what matters to them and practices simple exercises together.

He offers guidance on communication, boundaries, and self-care rather than relying on technical jargon. People bring a wide range of concerns to sessions, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related worries, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and life changes. David also supports clients exploring identity issues, men's concerns, and questions about life purpose.

He works online with people in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

Focus areas and approaches

What David works with

Everything David lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.

Approaches David lists

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Online support

How David uses approaches online to meet you where you are

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor reflects what you say and helps you decide your own goals. This approach can help when you feel unsure about what you want or need, or when you need space to talk things through.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and the actions that follow. David uses simple CBT techniques to test thoughts, build coping skills, and change patterns that make stress or low mood worse. This can be useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and managing overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss different methods with clients and agree together which tools to try. He adapts his style to a person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than sticking to one set way of working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit around daily life. Video calls suit people who prefer face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messages offer shorter check-ins and flexibility without being on camera. These options help people maintain continuity and access support when schedules are busy.
Questions

Questions people ask about David

What kinds of issues does David help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, grief, addiction, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, centred on the client's goals. He combines person-centred listening with practical CBT tools and mindfulness exercises.

What experience does he have?

David has three years of experience as a counsellor and has studied psychology for several years, including postgraduate work in counselling and mindfulness teaching.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Consumer Psychology, postgraduate diplomas in counselling and mindfulness teaching, and is a member of the BACP in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK have sessions?

He is not taking international clients; he works with people located in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How much does therapy cost and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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