David O'Hara, NCPS
David O'Hara is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He supports those coping with low self-esteem, addiction, grief, anger and sleep problems. He also works with people facing parenting strain, career worries, ADHD-related struggles and questions about intimacy or identity.
David trained as a Person-Centred counsellor and holds the NCPS credential. He has around five years post-qualification experience and more than 15 years working across mental health settings.
Background and approach
Before practising as a counsellor he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services and mental health charities. His approach is non-directive and based on empathy and acceptance. Sessions are built around the client’s pace and priorities rather than a rigid programme.
David aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make sense of difficult feelings and choices. Clients can expect a collaborative process in which the counsellor listens without judgement and helps them reconnect with their own sense of direction. He describes the relationship itself as a key part of therapeutic change rather than focusing on quick fixes or labels.
David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. Starting involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling by the usual online steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-04576 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
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Online support
In practice the counsellor focuses on showing empathy, being genuine and accepting difficult feelings without judgement. That helps people reconnect with what matters to them and make choices that feel right. The therapist will work with each person to see if this way of working fits their needs and goals in a collaborative way.
Online therapy is offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations and visual connection, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging can fit around busy schedules. These options make it simpler to book sessions around work, family commitments or other routines.
The therapist will discuss format preferences and adapt how sessions run as needs and circumstances change, so finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus areas such as addiction, grief, self-esteem and ADHD-related struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practises Person-Centred therapy, which is non-directive and based on empathy and acceptance. Sessions focus on listening and helping people find their own direction.
What is his professional background?
He has about five years post-qualification counselling experience and over 15 years working in mental health settings including care homes and mental health charities.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and routines.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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