Rate David O'Hara

I'm a Person-Centred Counsellor with nearly 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

LGB identities and LGBTQ+ affirming support

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

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. You can reach out and we’ll take it from there together.