Connor O'Donnell, BACP

Connor O'Donnell is a UK-based therapist with three years of practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He has experience working with bereavement services and a charity that supports carers, and has supported people facing issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, relationship difficulties, and periods of intense loss or transition.

Connor works from a person-centred perspective, which places the client at the centre of the process and treats each person as the expert on their own life. He creates a space to explore concerns at the client’s own pace, offering gentle observations when something in the conversation seems significant and inviting reflection on what feels meaningful. He pays attention to how people relate in the session, because in-session interactions can sometimes mirror wider patterns in relationships and everyday life. Regular check-ins about what is helping and what might need to change are part of his practice.

He holds a PGDip, a postgraduate diploma-level qualification, and is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which indicates professional affiliation with a recognised counselling body. Connor offers appointments remotely and can meet with clients by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, working collaboratively to find an approach that suits each person’s needs.

Client-centred care and practical online options

Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports the person to explore feelings and choices at their own pace - an approach that can help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Connor’s background supporting bereavement services and carers informs a sensitive, supportive way of working with loss and caregiving stress. That experience shapes how he attends to grief, change, and the practical strains that accompany long-term caring roles, offering steady presence and thoughtful exploration rather than imposed solutions.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Connor will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting the way sessions run as understanding grows. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access a licensed professional from home, work, or elsewhere. This range of options supports continuity of care and makes it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life.