David O'Hara, BACP
David O'Hara is a counsellor who combines a psychology background with practical therapy skills.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +17 more
About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor who combines a psychology background with practical therapy skills. He draws on three years of practice and qualifications including a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Consumer Psychology, and postgraduate diplomas in counselling and mindfulness-based approaches. He works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English.
David takes a straightforward, person-centred style. Sessions aim to be calm and respectful. He helps people talk through anxiety, depression, stress and self-doubt.
Background and approach
Conversations also cover relationship concerns, sleep problems, grief, addiction, and career or life-purpose questions. His approach blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That means paying attention to what matters most to the person, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and practising simple awareness exercises.
Motivational interviewing is also used to support change when people feel stuck. Sessions tend to focus on small, realistic steps. David supports people to notice strengths and build coping routines.
He also helps with communication problems and issues around intimacy, parenting stresses, or midlife challenges when these come up. People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist may find his style helpful. He encourages honest conversation and sets clear aims together.
If someone wants therapy remotely, he offers video, phone, live chat and text options and will work with them to find a format that fits their life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406590 | June 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 David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Online CBT often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behaviour changes between sessions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and coping with stress.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness exercises to help reduce reactivity and improve focus. Short guided practices and breathing techniques are easy to use during video or phone sessions and can be practised between meetings to support mood and sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy continues so the plan can change if needed.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work more closely on exercises, phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth, while live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins into a busy day. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions and try different ways of working without long travel times.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and a wide range of related issues such as grief, addiction, sleeping problems and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centred and collaborative, using active listening alongside practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of clinical experience and educational qualifications in psychology and counselling, including postgraduate diplomas in counselling and mindfulness-based approaches.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages does he use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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