Aine O'Donoghue

Aine O'Donoghue is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on helping women and other adults who are facing stressful life moments. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about anxiety, grief, relationship worries, workplace strain and questions about identity. Sessions are paced by the client so people set the agenda and explore what matters most to them.

Her way of working is humanistic and non-directive. That means she listens closely and reflects back what she hears rather than directing conversations. Clients are encouraged to make sense of their feelings, find their own answers and build self-understanding over time.

Aine pays attention to diversity and inclusion and describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirming, which aims to make people feel seen and respected. She also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, addiction, intimacy concerns, and pregnancy and childbirth related stresses.

She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly known as BACP. Aine has three years of counselling experience and works from the United Kingdom.

Taking the first step can be hard. She invites people to come as they are without needing the right words. The emphasis is on creating a steady, supportive space to talk and to begin making changes that feel right for each person.

How A person-centred approach translates to online therapy

Aine uses a person-centred, humanistic approach that places the client's experience at the centre. This approach involves open listening, reflecting feelings and following the client's lead so they can explore issues such as anxiety, grief, identity and women's concerns at their own pace.

Her non-directive style means the counsellor supports people to find their own solutions rather than prescribing actions. This can help those working through life changes, relationship and intimacy questions, or struggles with self-esteem and purpose.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. Aine will work collaboratively to identify the approach that fits a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than assuming one method suits everyone.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also offer more flexibility for people managing work, childcare or health-related commitments, helping sessions feel more manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.