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David O'Hara, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
About David
David O'Hara BACP counsellor has three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, and lists areas such as addictions, grief, trauma and parenting among his concerns. David also notes work around communication problems, life purpose, men's issues and midlife challenges.
He studied psychology for ten years and holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Consumer Psychology. He has a postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches. His BACP credential is recorded as BACP.
David uses a person-centred way of working alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness methods. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits, trying different responses and building practical skills. He also draws on motivational interviewing when helping people change behaviours such as addictions or unhealthy patterns.
In practice he offers straightforward, goal-focused conversations. He helps people clarify values and priorities, practise new coping strategies and manage overwhelming feelings in day-to-day life. He explains mindfulness exercises and how to apply them in short, practical steps.
People who prefer a collaborative style and want practical tools often find this approach helpful. He asks about what matters to the client, then works on clear steps to reduce distress and improve functioning. To begin, clients follow the service sign-up and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How cognitive and person-centred methods translate to online work
David integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness in a practical way. CBT here means identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with short experiments or behaviour changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress where noticing thought patterns leads to small, manageable changes.Mindfulness Therapy in his practice focuses on simple exercises for attention and breathing. These are taught in short steps and practised between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational interviewing is used when the goal is behaviour change, helping people clarify reasons for change and build motivation.
Choosing which method to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and daily routines, then agree on a plan that mixes techniques. Clients are involved in deciding which exercises fit their life and which goals to prioritise.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people try exercises at home between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the same CBT and mindfulness exercises used in face-to-face sessions for remote appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression among primary concerns, and also notes areas such as addictions, grief, trauma and parenting.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to focus on practical skills and behaviour change.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years' practice experience, ten years of study in psychology, and postgraduate diplomas in counselling and teaching mindfulness-based approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.