David O'Hara

David O'Hara BACP is a counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depressed mood. He also supports those facing relationship strain, anger, grief and life transitions. David writes plainly and focuses on helping people find clearer ways forward.

David trained in psychology and counselling over many years. He holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Consumer Psychology. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in teaching mindfulness-based approaches. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Sessions draw on client-centred work that places the person’s experience at the centre. David uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress. He combines these with mindfulness practices for grounding and breathing work, and motivational interviewing to support change when needed.

In meetings he aims to build trust through a calm, non-judgemental approach. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer choices and strengths people already have. David tailors the pace and tools to each person’s needs and preferences.

If you want help with coping skills, communication problems, career questions, or more specific concerns such as ADHD, addictions or compassion fatigue, he offers a practical, straightforward approach. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a schedule.

How his approaches work for online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s priorities, helping them clarify what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different behaviours to reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor works collaboratively to choose techniques that match the client’s goals and preferences. That might mean more CBT exercises for managing anxiety, more mindfulness practice for stress, or a blend of methods over several sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also makes it straightforward to continue weekly work from different everyday locations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, worksheets and mindfulness practices to an online setting so people can use what they learn between sessions.