Aine O'Donoghue , BACP

Aine O'Donoghue offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults to talk through what feels hard. She is a person-centred counsellor who encourages people to lead the conversation and set the pace. Sessions are practical and approachable, aimed at helping people understand their feelings and find ways forward.

Her work often supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, workplace strain, addiction-related worries, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria. Women's issues are included among her focus areas.

Aine uses a humanistic, non-directive approach. That means she follows the client's lead, offers empathic listening and reflects what comes up so people can see their thoughts more clearly. Conversations tend to be gentle and paced to the client's comfort.

She has three years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Her practice operates from the United Kingdom and she works in English. She does not take international clients at this time.

Typical sessions can address self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems, sexual identity issues, pregnancy and childbirth, and coping with prejudice or discrimination. The emphasis is on helping people feel heard and on finding practical next steps.

To begin, people can expect a straightforward process to match with Aine, followed by scheduling that fits their life. Her aim is to provide a steady, respectful space where clients can explore and make sense of their experience.

How A Person-Centred Approach Works Online

Aine practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening without directing the conversation. The therapist reflects what you say, helps you notice patterns, and supports you to find your own answers. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, identity questions and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Because sessions are led by the client, the online setting simply becomes another way to have those conversations. Aine will work collaboratively to find the best fit between approach and your goals. If the person-centred method needs to be adapted, she will discuss different ways to proceed together so the work feels useful and manageable.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation when you want to read expression and tone. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between appointments, or people who prefer writing to speaking.

These options aim to make counselling more flexible and easier to attend. Registered professionals and therapists use these formats to match practical needs, such as scheduling and comfort, while keeping the therapeutic focus on the client's aims and pace.