David O'Hara
Person‑centred counsellor blending mindfulness and CBT
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About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Consumer Psychology, alongside postgraduate diplomas in counselling and in teaching mindfulness-based approaches. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
David offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and supporting each person to find their own answers.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help people notice strengths and build confidence to face change. In practice he blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness. That means conversations may include looking at patterns of thinking, trying small practical experiments, and using simple mindfulness exercises.
Motivational interviewing is also part of his style when people want help with change and setting goals. David has three years of direct counselling experience and a background that includes study at the Bangor Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice. That training informs how he brings mindfulness into sessions, whether someone is new to the practice or has experience already.
People come to him about a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting pressures, career questions and questions around sexual identity. He aims to work collaboratively and at a pace that suits each person.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 406590
- 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 David's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How David works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy, used alongside person-centred work, focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking and trying out small, practical experiments to change patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and common day-to-day difficulties.
Mindfulness practice in sessions involves simple attention exercises and breathing techniques that help with stress and emotional regulation. These practices can be adapted to different experience levels, from beginners to those with prior mindfulness practice.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. David will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and then agree a way of working together. He tailors the mix of listening, practical CBT tasks and mindfulness to each person's needs.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives, reduces travel time and makes it easier to schedule regular check-ins or shorter sessions when needed.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
David works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and sleep problems.
How would sessions typically feel or proceed?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred, with listening at the core. He may also introduce cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness exercises or motivational interviewing depending on needs.
What is David's professional background?
He has three years of counselling experience and studied psychology for many years, including postgraduate study in counselling and mindfulness teaching.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential is held?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How are fees and arrangements handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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