Cara O'Kane, NCPS
Cara O'Kane is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
About Cara
Cara O'Kane is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She aims to support those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Cara writes therapy plans to suit each person's needs and talks through options in a straightforward way.
She has three years of professional counselling experience and a further nine years working in mental health roles. That background means she has spent a long time listening to people and helping them find small, practical steps they can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for the client. Cara draws on approaches that focus on the person in front of her and on brief, goal-oriented work. She uses conversational techniques that encourage clients to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviours.
Mindfulness practices are also offered to help reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present. In a typical meeting Cara will check what matters most that day, outline a simple plan, and agree a few things to try before the next session. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so people can use what they learn straight away.
Cara works in English and sees people through online formats. Her aim is to make the first steps into therapy feel less daunting and more doable by offering steady, practical support.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-00808 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Cara works with
Everything Cara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Cara lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cara will discuss different ways of working and agree what feels most useful based on the client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat can be used for real-time typed conversations, and text-based messaging supports more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy days while still accessing steady, professional support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Cara help with?
Cara supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and those coping with major life changes or compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and person-centred, focusing on what matters to the client and building small, practical steps between sessions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Cara has three years of professional counselling experience plus nine years working in the mental health field, giving her broad experience of supporting people in distress.
Where is Cara based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Cara?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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