David O'Hara , BACP

David O'Hara works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges and the everyday pressures that can leave someone feeling stuck. He emphasizes a collaborative, empathic approach that aims to help individuals understand themselves more clearly and build practical skills for managing life’s difficulties. He values a non-judgemental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and develop greater self-acceptance and confidence.

His practice draws on person-centered counselling, consumer psychology and mindfulness, blending these perspectives to address modern stressors and improve coping. He focuses on creating a trusting space in which clients can identify strengths, clarify values and tap into inner resources to face transitions and hard moments with more authenticity.

He has studied psychology for ten years and completed three years of study at the Bangor Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, gaining detailed exposure to MBCT and MBSR approaches. His formal qualifications include a BSc in Psychology - an undergraduate degree in psychology - and an MSc in Consumer Psychology - a postgraduate degree exploring human decision making and behaviour. He also holds a Certificate in Counselling Skills, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Approaches. He is associated with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional membership and alignment with national practice standards.