About Cara
Cara O'Kane helps people manage stress and anxiety, lift low mood, and build self-esteem. She supports those facing big life changes and people experiencing compassion fatigue. Cara writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on practical steps that fit each person's life.
Cara has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and a further nine years working in mental health roles. She holds NCPS as a credential and draws on that background to shape the work she offers.
How Cara works
Her approach aims to be respectful, sensitive and compassionate. Conversations with Cara are tailored to the person in front of her. She listens first, then works with each client to set clear, achievable goals.
Sessions often combine problem-solving with techniques that help change unhelpful thoughts and reduce emotional overwhelm. She pays attention to patterns from early relationships that affect how people feel about themselves and connect with others. That can include concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, or difficulties around sexuality and body image.
Practical tools are matched to the concerns raised in session. Cara also helps with workplace stress, communication problems, control issues and feelings of isolation or lack of life purpose. The focus is on small, manageable changes that build confidence.
She encourages self-compassion and clearer boundaries as part of long-term wellbeing. Many people come wanting straightforward strategies and a steady listening ear. Cara aims to provide both so people can make gradual, lasting changes and feel more able to move forward.
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Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Approaches that suit online therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often called CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short plans to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work and prioritises listening, empathy and the client's own goals. It helps people feel understood and to explore what they want to change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest techniques from different methods when useful. This is a collaborative process so the plan can change as needs and circumstances evolve.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or need flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These formats offer flexibility and accessibility while keeping the therapeutic focus on progress and practical steps.
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