About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He also holds a Master of Science in Consumer Psychology and a postgraduate diploma in teaching mindfulness-based approaches. David practises from a person-centred stance and aims to make therapy straightforward and welcoming.
He focuses on common life difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and major life changes.
How David works
Addictions, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue are among other areas he addresses. In sessions David uses client-centred therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing. He keeps sessions practical and grounded, helping clients notice thoughts and patterns, try small behaviour changes, and use simple mindfulness skills.
The emphasis is on clear, doable steps that fit into everyday life. People can expect a calm, respectful space where they are heard without judgement. David aims to help clients recognise strengths and values, and then build on them.
He invites open conversation about goals and prefers to tailor the pace to each person. He offers therapy in English and works with clients based in the United Kingdom. His training in mindfulness and psychology underpins an approach that blends exploration with practical tools.
David describes therapy as a collaborative process focused on helping people move forward.
David lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How his approach and online sessions work together
David blends person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness practices. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor prioritises the person's experience and follows their lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes to reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process. David will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest which approaches to try. He adjusts methods based on what helps most, combining listening, practical exercises and mindfulness in line with the client's aims.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, real-time writing of thoughts, or fitting therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practise techniques between sessions.
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