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Connor O'Donnell

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Connor O'Donnell

BACP

Calm person-centred support for life changes

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Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Person-centred approach
  • Bereavement and carers experience
  • Focus on practical sense-making

About Connor

Connor O'Donnell is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He draws on three years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Connor aims to create a calm space where people can talk at their own pace and make sense of difficult feelings.

He uses a person-centred approach, which treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions are a shared process - sometimes Connor will reflect a pattern or feeling, and other times the person will lead the way. This helps people explore what matters to them without feeling rushed.

Connor has worked with a bereavement service and a carers' charity, so he is used to conversations about loss and caring responsibilities. He also has experience supporting people facing long-term illness, chronic pain and adjustment after major life events.

In sessions he pays attention to how the conversation between counsellor and client unfolds. Noticing how people respond in the room can reveal patterns that mirror everyday relationships. He also checks in regularly about what is helping and what might need to change in the way they work together.

People who come to Connor often want a thoughtful listener who stays curious and respectful. Whether someone has a clear aim or is unsure where to begin, he works collaboratively to identify useful next steps.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 412257

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Person-centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and trusting the client's experience. The counsellor offers reflections and invites the person to lead the conversation, which helps with issues like anxiety, low mood and coping with major life changes.

Connor emphasises a collaborative way of working. He will discuss different approaches with each person and together they decide what feels most helpful. Finding the right fit is part of the process and adjustments can be made as the work progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote work useful for fitting appointments around work and caring responsibilities, reducing travel time and keeping regular contact when life is busy. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a tight schedule, or mean not needing to be on camera for some conversations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt the pace and frequency of meetings to match practical needs and personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Connor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas he has worked with include chronic illness, communication problems and divorce and separation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works from a person-centred perspective that treats the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and following what feels most important to the individual.

What background does he bring to this work?

Connor has three years' experience and has worked with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers. That background informs his work with loss and caring stress.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What does it cost to work with him?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a course of sessions?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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