David O'Hara

• Person-Centred Therapy
• Addiction support
• LGBQ+ affirming

About David

David O'Hara works on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, addiction and a wide range of life difficulties using a person-centred way of working. He uses non-directive Person-Centred Therapy and has five years' post-qualification experience as a counsellor, with a total of over 15 years in mental health. He is registered with NCPS.

David works with adults and has particular experience supporting people with addiction and substance use, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, neurodivergence and LGB identities. He says he aims to offer a respectful, accepting relationship in which people can speak without judgement. Sessions focus on the client's concerns and pace, rather than a set programme of tasks.

Before training as a counsellor David worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and with mental health charities. That background informs how he understands complex needs, including personality difficulties and enduring mental health problems. He draws on this experience to listen for patterns and pressures affecting daily life.

In practice David describes his role as collaborative. He treats clients as experts in their own lives and supports them to find clarity and direction. Over time this approach aims to help people feel steadier and more confident in their decisions.

His practice is neurodivergent-affirming, LGB-friendly and trauma-aware. He offers support with a broad list of concerns including grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue and relationship difficulties.

How Person-Centred work fits with online counselling

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's experience and on building an accepting, non-directive relationship. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the client's lead to help them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and issues like addiction.

David also uses a trauma-aware stance that pays attention to how past events affect current behaviour. This helps when people bring grief, attachment issues, or feelings of shame to sessions, as the emphasis is on understanding rather than judging.

Finding the right style of counselling is part of the work. David will discuss what feels helpful and adapt the pace and focus to the client's goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online counselling easier to fit around work and family commitments, and it can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or avoid travel. If you want to know which session types are offered, please check the booking details before you schedule.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety and related stress.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers Person-Centred Therapy, a non-directive approach that focuses on the client's concerns and pace.

What experience does he have?

He has five years' post-qualification counselling experience and over 15 years working in mental health settings.

Where is he based and registered?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he take international clients?

No, he does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.