Aine O'Donoghue , BACP

Aine O'Donoghue is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with adults to provide a warm, supportive space for exploration and healing. She practices a humanistic, non-directive approach that places the client at the centre of sessions - clients lead the pace and focus while she offers care, compassion and nonjudgemental listening.

Across her work, Aine supports people to make sense of their experiences, articulate feelings and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Clients do not need to arrive with the right words or a clear agenda - willingness to be present is enough to begin the process of reflection and change. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and aims to respect and value each person’s identity, helping people feel heard and accepted as they explore what matters most to them.

Aine is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and holds BACP as her listed credential. She is fully insured and GDPR compliant, reflecting a commitment to ethical and professional standards. She welcomes enquiries from adults seeking person-centred support and is accepting new clients for online and remote sessions.

Client-Centered Approaches and Online Therapy

Aine O'Donoghue uses client-centred therapy, a supportive approach that prioritises the client's perspective and personal agency. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathetic listening and reflection to help people clarify feelings, explore choices and build self-understanding - it is helpful for issues such as anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions.

She also works from a humanistic, non-directive stance that focuses on respect, acceptance and the individual's capacity for growth. This approach can be particularly useful when someone is seeking a compassionate space to explore identity, relationships, trauma or challenges related to sexuality and gender.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Aine collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and adapt the way she works so the sessions support the client's aims.

Online therapy with Aine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and allow therapy to continue even when life feels busy or unpredictable.