About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor with a background in psychology and mindfulness. He draws on three years of practice to help people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. He also supports those dealing with relationship worries, self-esteem concerns, addiction, grief, or questions about identity.
David works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. Sessions focus on building trust and finding practical ways to cope day to day.
Background and approach
David uses a person-centred stance that prioritises the client's own goals and pace. His training includes study in consumer psychology and mindfulness teaching, and he uses those perspectives alongside counselling skills. This mix informs how he frames problems and suggests practical exercises.
Mindfulness practices are offered at whatever level a person prefers, from brief breathing exercises to longer practices. Cognitive behavioural ideas are also part of his approach, helping people notice thinking patterns and try different behaviours. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want to make changes and need support to find reasons and plans that work for them.
David pays attention to everyday pressures like work, parenting, sleep and life transitions. He also offers support around LGBT concerns and around men's issues and midlife questions. If someone wants to explore what they value and build clearer goals, he can help guide that process.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason David is listed here; the rest shows what else David works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Working online with person-centred and practical methods
David uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's own goals and experiences, creating space to talk and be heard. This approach is useful for many concerns, from anxiety and low mood to questions about identity and relationships.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural changes. CBT can be helpful for stress, sleep problems, low mood and managing anxiety. Mindfulness practices are offered as another strand, teaching simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, preferences and goals and together decide what to try first. Sessions are collaborative and adapt if someone prefers more practical exercises or more reflective conversation.
The therapist's original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use practices and exercises between sessions to build new habits and tackle day-to-day challenges.
Questions people ask about David
What issues does David commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and addresses relationship, self-esteem and grief concerns. Other areas include addictions, sleep, career questions and LGBT issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, with practical tools added from cognitive behavioural ideas and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness practices are offered to suit each person's experience level.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience and a background in psychology and consumer psychology. He has studied mindfulness teaching and holds postgraduate diplomas in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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