Aine O'Donoghue
Compassionate person-centred counselling for adults
About Aine
Aine O'Donoghue offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. She focuses on listening first and follows the pace set by each person, so sessions feel manageable even when emotions are raw. Conversations can cover stress, anxiety, grief, relationships, identity questions and more, always led by what matters most to the client.
Her way of working is person-centred, which means Aine aims to understand each person's experience without directing the content of sessions.
Background and approach
She uses open questions and reflective listening to help people make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with self-esteem, life changes, sexual and gender identity issues, and coping with depression or workplace strain. Aine describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcomes discussions about sexuality, gender dysphoria and non-monogamous relationships.
She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Practical topics such as career choices, communication problems and parenting-related strain are part of her practice too. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Aine has three years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English only. She does not work with international clients. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Therapy operates on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with costs that vary depending on location and therapist availability. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions once they have chosen Start Therapy.
What Aine works with
How Aine works
Listed by Aine among the ways they work.
Sessions & fees
Person-centred care online and practical support
Aine practises person-centred counselling, which means the conversation follows the client's lead. The counsellor listens without directing the session and reflects back what she hears to help the client understand their own feelings. This approach can be useful for issues such as low self-esteem, grief, depression and difficulties with identity.Her work is intentionally inclusive and affirming for LGBTQIA+ people, which supports discussions about sexuality, gender dysphoria and relationship styles like polyamory. The focus stays on the client’s experience and what they want to explore rather than on the counsellor giving instructions or advice.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Aine works collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts how sessions unfold over time so the method fits the person rather than expecting the person to fit a model.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit short check-ins or people who prefer not to use video. These options help make therapy more flexible and accessible for different routines and circumstances.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
Questions people ask
What concerns does Aine help people with?
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
What is her professional background?
What credentials and location are listed?
Which languages and international options are available?
In what formats are sessions delivered?
How is cost handled for sessions?
What steps are needed to get started?
Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
