David O'Hara, NCPS

David O'Hara is a person-centred counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, parenting strain and career concerns. He works with adults and offers a calm, accepting presence during difficult times.

He trained and practised in mental health for many years before qualifying in counselling, and has nearly five years of post-qualification experience. His earlier roles included work in care homes, forensic step-down services and mental health charities. That background shaped how he understands long-term and complex difficulties.

In sessions he follows a Person-Centred Therapy approach. That means he aims to listen without judgement and to respond with empathy and honesty. He does not diagnose or try to fix people; instead he helps them find their own direction and make sense of their experiences at their own pace.

People who meet him often want help with issues like addiction, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue or feelings of isolation. He describes his practice as neurodivergent-affirming and LGB-friendly, so discussions about identity and difference are welcomed and treated with respect.

Therapy with him is collaborative. He supports people to reconnect with self-trust and clarity, and to build everyday coping skills. If someone is unsure what to expect, he invites them to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how it feels.

How Person-Centred Work Translates to Online Sessions

Person-Centred Therapy centres on empathy, acceptance and genuine engagement. In this approach the counsellor listens carefully, reflects feelings and helps the person find their own answers. It is useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship concerns because it gives people space to explore emotions without judgement.

Another core element is an emphasis on authenticity from the counsellor. This means being open and honest in the therapeutic relationship, which can help people rebuild trust in themselves and others. That approach often supports people working through grief, addiction or long-standing attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting style and pace to match needs, goals and personal preferences. This is a joint process rather than a fixed formula.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week, easier access for those who live some distance from services, and the ability to choose a quieter environment when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer online work to help people maintain continuity of care and to make regular sessions easier to manage.