Connor O'Donnell, BACP
Person-centred therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Bereavement support
- Collaborative care
About Connor O'Donnell
Connor O'Donnell is a UK-based qualified therapist who holds a PGDip, a postgraduate diploma, and the BACP credential in counselling. He has supported people facing a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, major life changes, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, caring responsibilities, trauma, and loss. His professional experience includes work with a bereavement service and a charity supporting carers, roles he found rewarding and informative for understanding loss and caregiving stresses.
Working from a person-centred perspective, Connor treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to create space for exploration at whatever pace feels right. His role is to listen, stay curious, and offer reflections that might help uncover patterns, feelings, or shifts in perspective. Sometimes he will point out an observation from the session and invite the client to consider whether it feels meaningful; at other times the client may lead the discovery and he will follow that direction.
Connor pays attention to how the therapeutic relationship is unfolding, noting moments of connection as well as misunderstandings that can reveal how someone experiences others outside the sessions. He checks in regularly about what is helpful and what could change in the work, aiming to offer a supportive environment where people can make sense of their experiences without pressure. His intention is to accompany clients through careful listening and thoughtful reflection so they can find a path that fits their needs.
Working from a person-centred perspective, Connor treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to create space for exploration at whatever pace feels right. His role is to listen, stay curious, and offer reflections that might help uncover patterns, feelings, or shifts in perspective. Sometimes he will point out an observation from the session and invite the client to consider whether it feels meaningful; at other times the client may lead the discovery and he will follow that direction.
Connor pays attention to how the therapeutic relationship is unfolding, noting moments of connection as well as misunderstandings that can reveal how someone experiences others outside the sessions. He checks in regularly about what is helpful and what could change in the work, aiming to offer a supportive environment where people can make sense of their experiences without pressure. His intention is to accompany clients through careful listening and thoughtful reflection so they can find a path that fits their needs.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Connor O'Donnell have?
Connor O'Donnell has 3 years of experience.
Is Connor O'Donnell a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Connor O'Donnell provide therapy?
Connor provides therapy in English.
Where is Connor O'Donnell located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Connor O'Donnell as my therapist?
You can work with Connor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Connor O'Donnell work with international clients?
Connor O'Donnell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Connor O'Donnell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered Support and Accessible Online Sessions
Connor uses client-centered therapy, a way of working that emphasises listening, empathy, and following what the client finds most important. This approach helps people explore stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes by creating a space where their own perspective guides the work and the therapist reflects what emerges so it can be examined more clearly.Alongside that, Connor draws on reflective, person-centred practices that focus on how the therapy relationship unfolds. By noticing patterns in conversation and moments of connection or misunderstanding, he helps clients see how they relate to others and to themselves, which can be useful for improving communication, self-understanding, and coping with difficult emotions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Connor works collaboratively to identify what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He discusses options with clients and adapts the work as it progresses so the approach remains helpful and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access a registered professional from home or another convenient location and can support consistent, ongoing work even when life is busy or circumstances change.