Search

Mr David O'Hara

Counselling 30050322

  • is fee assuredFee assured
Overview
Fee assured

Specialises in

  • Counselling

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

I'm a Person-Centred Counsellor with five years' post-qualification experience, and over 15 years working in mental health. Before becoming a therapist, I worked across a range of settings, including care homes, forensic step-down services, and mental health charities. I've supported adults with complex needs, including personality disorders, addiction, and enduring mental health issues.

My background has given me a deep respect for the different ways people cope, survive, and make sense of their experiences. It's also reinforced my belief that genuine, accepting relationships can be profoundly healing � which is the heart of how I work.

My Approach
I offer Person-Centred Therapy, a non-directive approach grounded in empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. This means I won't judge you, diagnose you, or try to �fix� you � instead, I'll walk alongside you, offering space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I trust that you are the expert in your own life, and I'll support you in reconnecting with your own sense of direction, clarity, and self-trust. Over time, many people find this kind of work helps them feel more grounded, more empowered, and more at ease with themselves.

Who I Work With
I work with adults (18+) and have particular experience supporting people with:

Addiction and substance use

Anxiety and depression

Low self-esteem or feeling lost

Neurodivergence (especially AuDHD)

LGB identities

My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, LGB-friendly. I understand how important it is to feel safe, accepted, and understood � especially when life has made that feel difficult.

How We Can Work Together
I offer both online and face-to-face sessions giving you flexibility to choose what feels right. Sessions are 50 minutes long, usually weekly, and we can work short- or long-term depending on your needs.

Next Steps
If you're considering therapy � whether you're in crisis, feeling stuck, or simply want space to understand yourself more deeply � I'd be honoured to hear from you.

My private practice
Consultant's practices
Report this page Edit details

The information contained on Finder is submitted by consultants, therapists and healthcare services, and is declared by these third parties to be correct and compliant with the standards and codes of conduct specified by their relevant regulatory body. Bupa cannot guarantee the accuracy of all of the information provided.

You can find out more about the information on Finder and our website terms of use.