- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Connor
Connor O'Donnell is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He has experience supporting people connected to bereavement services and charities for carers.
Connor uses a person-centred approach, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy, which treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. He will listen, reflect, and sometimes point out patterns that come up in conversation to see if they feel meaningful.
People come with clear goals or with uncertainty about where to start. Connor says the work is shared: he notices what happens between client and counsellor and brings that into the discussion when relevant. This can help highlight how someone relates to others or how they experience themselves.
He has worked in services for bereavement and for carers, so he is familiar with loss and caring responsibilities as part of people’s lives. He also supports concerns such as chronic illness, communication problems, and relationship endings.
Sessions include regular check-ins about what is helping and what needs to change. Connor aims to keep the pace set by the client and to stay curious and attentive during conversations. To start, he recommends reading a short summary of different therapy types to find an approach that feels comfortable.
How his person-centred work translates to online sessions
Connor uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflection and the client’s own understanding of their life. This approach suits someone who wants a paced, conversational space to talk through anxiety, grief or life transitions. It helps surface patterns in relationships and responses to stress so those discoveries can be discussed together.The counsellor’s role is collaborative. He will check in regularly about what feels helpful and what might be changed. Together they decide what to focus on and how to adapt sessions to the client’s needs and goals.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make fitting talking therapy around study, shifts at work or caring responsibilities easier. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make arranging a first meeting simpler. Registered or accredited professionals can help match the approach and format to what fits a person’s everyday life without promising fixed results.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as chronic illness and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which is conversational and client-led. The counsellor listens, reflects and notices patterns to help people make sense of their experience.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom, including roles with a bereavement service and a carers' charity.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people use languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to see what is offered.
How do sessions cost and pay?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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