David O'Hara, NCPS

David O'Hara is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, ADHD and low self-esteem. David uses a calm, accepting way of working that aims to make people feel heard and understood.

He trained as a Person-Centred counsellor and holds NCPS. He has five years post-qualification experience and over 15 years working in mental health settings. Before training he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and mental health charities. Those roles shaped how he understands long-term and complex difficulties.

David describes his style as non-directive and collaborative. He prefers to listen closely, reflect what he hears, and allow people to lead the pace and topics of sessions. He does not diagnose or try to fix people; he aims to help them find clarity and self-trust.

People often work with him on issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and midlife questions.

His practice is neurodivergent-affirming and LGB-friendly. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to each person’s needs. David aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make sense of difficult experiences and consider practical next steps.

Person-Centred support online and how it helps

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and acceptance. The counsellor offers a calm, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and decides what to work on. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, relationship and identity concerns by building self-understanding and trust in one’s own choices.

David’s work emphasises being genuine and accepting rather than giving advice or labels. That means he will reflect what he hears, ask gentle questions and support clients in finding clarity. Together they decide which topics or practical steps feel most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging helps when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or mobility limits while keeping continuity of care.

Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to tailor how they meet each person’s needs, and the therapist will work collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches and session types for each individual.