David O'Hara , NCPS

David O'Hara is a Person-Centred counsellor with nearly five years of post-qualification experience and more than 15 years working in mental health settings. Before training as a therapist he worked in care homes, forensic step-down services, and mental health charities, supporting adults with complex needs including personality disorders, addiction, and long-term mental health challenges. His background has shaped a deep respect for how people cope and make sense of difficult experiences, and it informs a calm, accepting approach to therapy.

David works from the core principles of Person-Centred Therapy, offering a non-directive, empathetic style that emphasises authenticity and acceptance. He does not set out to label or fix people; instead he creates space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace, supporting them to reconnect with their own sense of direction and self-trust. He holds the NCPS credential, which indicates a recognised professional counselling qualification.

David has experience supporting adults with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, neurodivergence, and LGB identities. His practice is neurodivergent-affirming, LGB-friendly, and trauma-aware, and he pays attention to the particular stresses that arise from caregiving, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. If someone is considering therapy, David welcomes contact to discuss whether his way of working could be a good fit and to explore next steps.