- Client-Centred Therapy
- Empathic listening
- Support through loss
About Connor
Connor O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience and BACP registration. He offers a calm, patient presence and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him, at a pace that feels comfortable.
He follows a person-centred approach, often called Client-Centred Therapy, which treats the client as the expert on their own life. In practice this means he listens closely, reflects what he hears, and gently points out patterns that might be useful to think about. He describes therapy as a shared process where both people can notice what is happening in the room and talk about it.
Connor has worked with a bereavement service and with a charity supporting carers, and has experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. He also has experience with ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and related concerns such as guilt, shame and communication problems.
In sessions he will check in regularly about how things are going and whether the way of working needs to change. Sometimes he will name a pattern or shift he notices and invite the client to consider it. Other times the client will draw attention to something and they will follow that thread together.
His aim is to provide a space where people can make sense of difficult feelings, try out new ways of thinking about problems, and move at their own pace with steady, attentive support.
How Client-Centred Work Can Translate Online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client’s own perspective. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what they hear, notices patterns, and helps the client follow what feels meaningful. It is often used for issues like grief, anxiety, depression and major life changes where people need space to make sense of things.The person-centred approach also pays attention to how people relate in the session itself. A counsellor may point out moments of misunderstanding or shifts in feeling so the client can decide whether these observations matter. That shared exploration helps tailor the approach to the individual rather than fitting them to a fixed method.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will check in about what is helping and what is not, and adjust the approach to align with the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose a setting and pace that suits their everyday life while they explore what they want to change.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Connor works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also has experience with ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices from a person-centred perspective, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and following what feels important to the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor, including time with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers.
What credentials and location are listed?
Connor holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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