David O'Hara, BACP

David O'Hara offers a calm, empathic approach for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship struggles. He frames difficulties like self-doubt, people-pleasing, and life transitions as understandable responses to modern pressures and works collaboratively with clients to find clearer thinking and renewed confidence.

He believes each person has the capacity for change when given a respectful, non-judgemental environment. Using a person-centered approach, David focuses on building trust, respect, and compassion so clients can explore their values, strengths, and inner resources. Therapy with him aims to increase self-awareness, foster insight, and support more authentic, confident engagement with life.

David combines extensive study in psychology with specialist training in mindfulness. He has studied psychology for 10 years and spent three years at the Bangor Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, gaining knowledge of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). He adapts mindfulness practices to each client’s level of interest and experience, whether new to mindfulness or already familiar with the techniques.

His academic qualifications include a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Consumer Psychology, a Certificate in Counselling Skills, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches. David is also registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of the professional body for counselling in the UK.

He welcomes contact from people who sense they want change and are ready to begin exploring fresh ways of coping and growing.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach helps people who want a supportive environment to explore values, build self-acceptance, and work through relationship or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation or sleep.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness is useful for people coping with stress, rumination, or the emotional aftermath of trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. David works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact is possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.