Connor O'Donnell, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 412257
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- Person-centred approach
- Supports grief and loss
- Helps with anxiety
About Connor
He works from a person-centred perspective, which means he treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and following what matters to the client. Connor aims to notice patterns in thinking and feeling and to gently name these when it could be useful.
Connor describes the therapeutic relationship as a shared process. He invites people to try ideas in the session and to check whether they feel meaningful. He also pays attention to how people relate in the room, since this can mirror everyday relationships and reveal useful information.
He has experience with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, which informs his work with loss and caregiver stress. Connor checks in regularly about how therapy is going and whether adjustments are needed.
His sessions are intended to be calm spaces for exploring difficult feelings at a comfortable pace. Connor aims to stay curious and present while helping people make sense of their experience and find ways forward.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How person-centred work translates to online therapy
Connor practises person-centred therapy, which emphasises listening, warmth and treating the client as the expert on their own life. This approach focuses on exploring what matters to the individual, naming patterns when useful, and adjusting the pace to what feels right. It can help with grief, anxiety, depression and adapting to life changes.Person-centred conversations often involve noticing how you and the counsellor interact, and using that as helpful information. That collaborative stance means the counsellor and client work together to choose what to focus on and how to proceed, checking in regularly about what feels helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit more easily around daily life, reduce travel time and make shorter check-ins viable during busy weeks. Others appreciate that remote sessions allow for calmer timing or reduced need to be on camera. Connor will discuss practical arrangements and help decide the best way to meet based on your needs, goals and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Connor focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Connor uses a person-centred approach, listening closely and following what feels important to each person. Sessions aim to reflect back patterns and support people to find their own way forward.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has three years of experience and has worked with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, which has informed his work with loss and caregiver issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
Connor practises in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential and a Postgraduate Diploma in counselling-related study.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
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