Rate Connor O'Donnell

I'm a qualified therapist (PGDip) based in the UK, I’ve worked with people facing: stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, big life changes, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, caring responsibilities, trauma, loss, and more.

I have worked with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, both of which I enjoyed.

I work from a person-centred perspective*, which means I see you as the expert on your own life. And my role is to offer sessions where we can explore what’s going on for you - in your own time and way.

Whether you come with something specific in mind or aren’t sure where to start, we’ll work together to find the right path.

As a person-centred therapist, I see our sessions as a shared process. Sometimes I might notice something and share it with you — a pattern, a feeling, or a shift in our conversation — and we’ll see together if it feels meaningful or not. Other times, you might do the same, so we’ll follow and learn what feels important.

I will also look to notice how we’re being with each other in the session, because sometimes how you respond to me might mirror how you experience other people in your life, or how you imagine others experiencing you. There may also be moments in which we misunderstand each other, and part of person-centred therapy is exploring these natural moments of two people trying to communicate.

I try to check in regularly to see how things are going — what’s feeling helpful, what’s not, and whether anything needs to change in how we’re working together.

My intention is to have sessions where you feel supported to explore and make sense of things at your own pace — with someone who’s here to listen, stay curious, and treat the work with the care and importance it deserves.

*If you haven’t explored the different kinds of therapy out there, I’d encourage you to read a short summary of the main types. It can help you choose an approach that feels like the right fit for you.