Compassionate Therapy for Self-Understanding and Change

Neuroaffirming CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy for trauma, emotional difficulties and neurodivergent adults.

How I Can Help

I offer specialist therapy for adults with a range of challenges.  Together we will find a way forward that feels right for you.

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ADHD & AuDHD

Helping you navigate overwhelm, self-criticism, emotional regulation and the challenges of daily life with greater understanding and self-compassion.

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Trauma & PTSD

Support for the impact of traumatic experiences, helping you process the past and move forward at your own pace.

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Anxiety & Depression

Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, low mood and emotional difficulties that may be affecting your quality of life.

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Autism

Neuroaffirming support for autistic adults navigating overwhelm, relationships, burnout and the challenges of living in a world not designed with them in mind.

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Dissociation

Compassionate support to understand and manage dissociation in a safe and collaborative way.

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Supervision

Reflective and neuroaffirming supervision for CBT therapists and psychological professionals.

Pamela O'Hara Psychotherapy

Hello, I'm Pamela

I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with additional training in EMDR and specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Alongside my professional training, I am also neurodivergent, which gives me both personal and professional insight into some of the challenges that can come with navigating a world that is not always designed for different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing.

I can help with emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, difficulties with shame and self-criticism and the impact of trauma including PTSD, Complex PTSD and dissociation. I also have a particular interest in adapting therapy for neurodivergent adults and helping people better understand themselves, their experiences and what they need to thrive.

I offer online therapy across the UK and in person in Boldon, South Tyneside.

How I Work

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Trauma Informed

My work is grounded in a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming understanding of distress. Rather than asking "what is wrong with you?", I am interested in understanding what has happened to you, how your experiences have shaped you and what may be keeping difficulties going in the present.

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Integrated Approach

I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR to provide therapy that is tailored to your individual needs, strengths and goals.

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Develop a Deeper Understanding

My aim is to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative and free from judgement. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your experiences, build self-compassion and identify meaningful ways forward.

Pamela creates a space where I can be completely myself. I finally feel understood and supported.

- Client Feedback

Take The First Step

If you're ready to explore therapy or have any questions, I'd love to hear from you

Online Therapy Across The UK

hello@pamelaoharapsychotherapy.co.uk

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