Aine O'Donoghue , BACP

Aine O'Donoghue is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor who works with adults, offering a warm and supportive environment where people can speak openly about whatever is on their mind. Her practice is humanistic and non-directive, which means sessions are led by the client at their own pace, with empathy, care and without judgement. She aims to help people explore their experiences, understand their emotions more clearly and develop greater self-awareness, whether the concerns relate to stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, identity or life transitions.

Aine welcomes clients who do not yet have the right words or a clear agenda for sessions, and she emphasizes a compassionate, accepting stance that supports authenticity. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to diversity and inclusivity, creating a space where identity is respected and valued. Aine is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and she is fully insured and GDPR compliant. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Aine encourages anyone considering counselling to get in touch to learn more about working together.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapy

Aine practises client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening attentively and reflecting what a person brings to sessions so they can explore their feelings and choices in a non-directive way. This approach helps with issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, anxiety and coping with life changes by prioritising the client’s perspective and pace.

She also draws on a humanistic, person-centred stance that emphasises empathy, acceptance and respect for identity. That approach supports people working through identity-related concerns, LGBTQIA+ matters, trauma responses and difficulties around intimacy by nurturing self-understanding and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Aine works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options and adapts the style of sessions so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent conversations can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from licensed professionals when in-person meetings are not convenient.