About Aine
Aine O'Donoghue is a BACP counsellor who creates a calm, non-judgemental space for adults to talk about what matters to them. She offers a warm, person-centred approach where the client sets the pace and chooses the topics to bring to session. Sessions are led by the person in front of her, not by a fixed agenda.
The focus is on listening closely, reflecting back what comes up, and helping people make sense of their feelings.
Background and approach
Clients do not need to have the right words or a clear plan to begin; showing up as you are is enough. Her practice emphasises inclusivity and she describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirming, welcoming conversations about gender, sexuality and identity in a way that aims to respect each persons experience.
She aims to support people through common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. Over three years she has worked with people on a range of issues including relationship and family problems, workplace difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges like ADHD and addiction. The work also covers topics such as sexual identity, gender dysphoria, polyamory and pregnancy-related concerns.
Aine uses a person-centred, humanistic style that stays non-directive and compassion-focused. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about starting, she asks that you use the site's Start Therapy process to begin matching.
What Aine works with
Everything Aine lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Aine is listed here; the rest shows what else Aine works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Aine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred approaches translate to online therapy
Aine works using a person-centred, humanistic approach that places the clients experience at the heart of each session. This style involves attentive listening, reflecting what you say, and following topics that feel most important to you; it can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and identity concerns.The counsellor also emphasises an affirming stance for LGBTQIA+ matters, creating space to talk about gender and sexuality without judgement. That approach aims to help people explore identity, handle discrimination or isolation, and build self-acceptance.
Finding the right way of working is a shared task. Aine will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person to decide how to proceed. This means trying things together and adjusting the approach if it does not fit what you need.
Specific session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals offer online work to help people continue therapy when in-person meetings are hard to arrange.
Questions people ask about Aine
What kinds of problems can be brought to counselling here?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, workplace difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-worth.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is person-centred and non-directive, meaning sessions follow what you bring and focus on listening, reflection and building understanding at your pace.
What background does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has three years of clinical experience working in a person-centred way with adults on a variety of issues.
What professional credentials are held and where is the service located?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability through the site.
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