Cara O'Kane
Calm, practical counselling for stress and change
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About Cara
Cara O'Kane helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or weighed down by life changes. She supports those coping with depression and compassion fatigue, and she listens without judgement when clients struggle with self-esteem or motivation. Cara works in a calm, respectful way.
She tailors conversations and plans to each person she meets. The focus is on practical steps you can try between sessions and on noticing what helps in day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Her background includes three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and nine years working in the wider mental health field. She holds NCPS, which is given in the biography as her credential. Cara draws on that experience to offer straightforward, down-to-earth support.
She uses several approaches in sessions, including client-centred ways of listening, cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to calm the mind. She also works with solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track small changes. Cara aims to create a space where people can say what matters to them and try things that might feel different.
She supports people through practical problems such as workplace strain, communication difficulties, body image concerns, and dealing with guilt or shame. The starting point is always the individual’s needs and goals. Taking a first step can feel hard, but Cara offers steady support and clear next steps.
She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS22-00808
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Cara's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Cara works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s own priorities. The therapist reflects what you say and helps you find your own solutions, which suits people who want a supportive, non-directive space.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will work with the client to choose approaches based on needs, goals and what feels comfortable. This is a collaborative process and can change as work progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming formats helps you fit sessions into everyday life. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work or family commitments, and some prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that suits their day. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like CBT and client-centred listening to work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical steps and things to try between meetings.
Questions and answers
What issues does Cara help people with?
Cara supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and related concerns such as attachment, body image and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a respectful, down-to-earth way and adapts sessions to each person. Conversations are practical and aimed at finding things that help in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
The biography states three years of professional counselling experience and nine years working in the mental health field. That background informs her approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
The supplied credential is NCPS and she works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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