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- Client-centred methods
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Cara
Counsellor (NCPS), 3 years' counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Cara O'Kane helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and related concerns.
Cara uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She listens to what matters most and adjusts the way she works to suit each person. Her approach draws on client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
In practice she breaks issues into manageable steps. This can include examining thoughts that keep stress or low mood in place and testing small behavioural changes. Mindfulness exercises are used to build calmer moments during busy days. Solution-focused work highlights what is already working and how to repeat it more often.
Cara brings three years of formal counselling experience alongside nine years working in the wider mental health field. That background informs how she balances practical skills with longer conversations about values and relationships. She aims for sessions that feel direct and usable rather than abstract.
Sessions usually start by clarifying the main concern and agreeing on short-term goals. Over time clients can widen the focus to deeper patterns like attachment, abandonment worries, body image or workplace issues if they wish. Practical next steps are a normal part of each session, such as short exercises or experiments to try between meetings.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. It involves open conversation and reflective listening to help clarify what matters and what goals feel realistic. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact; it uses practical experiments and simple exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stressful moments. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest ways of working that fit the person’s needs. That plan can change over time as progress and preferences become clearer. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can help fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments because it removes the need to travel to an appointment. It can also make shorter check-ins easier to schedule and offers the choice to use or avoid video depending on what suits the client. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical benefits useful when arranging therapy alongside everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include compassion fatigue, body image, workplace issues and loneliness.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She combines talking with practical exercises from these approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Cara has three years of professional counselling experience and nine years working in the mental health field. That mix informs both short-term and longer-term work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.