Connor O'Donnell

BACP · United Kingdom

A listening, person-led counsellor

Experience

3 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Connor

Connor O'Donnell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He holds a PGDip and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Connor offers a calm space to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

He aims to help people cope with big life changes and the everyday strains of caring for others. Connor practises Client-Centred Therapy, which treats the person rather than focusing on labels.

Background and approach

He listens first and follows the client’s lead, helping them make sense of their feelings at their own pace. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for the individual. He has worked with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, so he is familiar with loss, caregiving stress and related pressures.

Connor also supports people dealing with ageing and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and cancer-related distress. Other areas he commonly helps with include communication problems, control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and forgiveness work.

He pays attention to what happens between therapist and client in the session, using those moments to understand patterns that matter in everyday life. Connor offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to his availability.

What Connor works with

Primary focus

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How Connor works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Connor among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How a person-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, grief and major life transitions by creating space to make sense of feelings at a comfortable pace.

Connor treats the therapeutic relationship as a shared process. He will check in about what is helping and what needs to change, and invite the client to do the same. Picking the best approach is collaborative - he will work with the client to see what fits their goals and preferences as sessions progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer writing to talking or want flexibility across their week. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit around work, caring duties and busy lives.

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 Connor help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus coping with major life changes and caring responsibilities.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Connor uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach that focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.

What relevant experience does he have?

He has three years' experience and has worked with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, gaining direct experience with loss and caregiver stress.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma and is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

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