- Client-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Practical goal setting
About Cara
Cara O'Kane is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those facing life changes and compassion fatigue, and aims to make the first steps toward change feel safer and more achievable.
She has three years of professional counselling experience and nine years working in the wider mental health field. Cara uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's concerns and priorities at the centre of sessions. She adapts conversations and plans to suit each person rather than offering one fixed method.
Cara also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness practices are introduced to build simple skills for managing difficult emotions in everyday life. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term practical steps and clearer goals.
In a session she aims to listen carefully, reflect what she hears, and work with clients to set realistic next steps. The tone is respectful and compassionate, with a focus on small, manageable changes. Parents and carers reading on a phone will find short, direct sessions that focus on what matters now.
People usually begin with a short match questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Cara uses the NCPS credential, which appears after her name to show her professional standing in the supplied profile.
How Cara's approaches translate to online therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and change thoughts and behaviours that make stress and anxiety worse. Online CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises and short between-session tasks to try out new ways of thinking and acting.Client-Centred Therapy gives space for people to talk and feel heard, with the counsellor following the person's lead. In an online setting this looks like reflective listening, checking in about what matters most, and shaping sessions around the client’s priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cara will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and will suggest ways of working that suit each person. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online working can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and behavioural tasks between meetings to build steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cara help with?
Cara works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred style that tailors conversation to the individual's needs. Sessions emphasise listening, empathy and working together on next steps.
What practical methods does she use in sessions?
Cara draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, and uses mindfulness to help manage emotions. She also applies solution-focused ideas for short-term goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She uses the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom as stated in her profile.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with Cara?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.