Aine O'Donoghue
Person-centred counsellor offering a warm listening space
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About Aine
Aine O'Donoghue offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults to talk about what feels hard right now. She uses a person-centred way of working so the client sets the pace and chooses what matters most in each session. Conversations are led by the person who comes to therapy, with warmth and compassion from the counsellor.
Her sessions aim to help people make sense of strong feelings. She listens to what has been happening, helps clients name emotions, and supports them in finding their own understanding.
Background and approach
There is no pressure to have the right words or a clear plan before starting. Aine brings three years' experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often written as BACP. That means she follows recognised professional standards in her work.
She highlights diversity and inclusion as central to her practice and describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirming. People come for help with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem, among other concerns. Her listed specialties include depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions and workplace issues.
She also focuses on relationship and intimacy-related concerns and matters related to gender and sexuality. If you want to start, there is a simple process to get matched and arrange sessions. The counsellor encourages a gentle first step and works collaboratively with each person to decide what feels most helpful.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 414159
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Aine's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Aine works with
Everything Aine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Aine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Aine works online
The emphasis is on the person’s experience rather than on specific techniques. The counsellor follows what the client brings each session and helps them make sense of their feelings. This way of working suits people who want a collaborative, paced way to explore emotions and decisions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will talk through goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and adapt the way she works to match those needs in collaboration with the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and offer choices about whether to use video or audio. Registered or accredited professionals can provide effective support through these arrangements when they suit a person’s circumstances.
Questions and answers
What problems does Aine help with?
She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem struggles, plus concerns such as trauma, addictions and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practises a person-centred approach that is humanistic and non-directive, so sessions follow the client’s lead and focus on listening and understanding.
How much experience does she have?
Aine has three years of experience working as a counsellor with adults.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
What does it cost to see her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start 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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