Aine O'Donoghue

Aine O'Donoghue is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and life purpose. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, workplace problems, addiction concerns and neurodiversity-related struggles such as ADHD.

Aine practises person-centred counselling. Sessions are led by the client, at a pace they find comfortable. The focus is on listening closely and helping people talk through feelings, thoughts and decisions without pressure to have the right words.

She describes her approach as non-directive and humanistic. That means she will not push a set agenda. Instead she helps people make sense of their experience and identify what matters to them next. This can suit someone unsure about career direction or feeling stuck after a life change.

Aine highlights inclusivity and is LGBTQIA+ affirming. She aims to create a space where identity is respected and people can speak honestly about gender, sexuality and relationship choices, including polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Practical matters such as fees use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session.

Client-centred practice and remote counselling

Aine works from a person-centred framework that places the client's priorities at the centre of each session. This approach means the client guides the conversation and sets the pace while the counsellor listens, reflects and offers responses that help clarify feelings and choices. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, relationship confusion and questions about life purpose.

Person-centred work is non-directive and humanistic in style. Rather than following a set plan, the counsellor stays alongside the client to help them make sense of their experience. This style suits people who want to explore thoughts and feelings without being steered toward a predetermined outcome.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Aine will discuss what feels helpful and adapt how sessions run based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps shape the focus of counselling over time.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Talk with the counsellor about practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life.