Charles John O'Leary

Charles, thanks for all you taught me, over the years, both in Ireland and Scotland. I'm a better couple counsellor because of you. Thank you, and rest in peace.

I miss him. He was a good man and I admired his wisdom. I hope he knew that.

I have just found out that Charles passed away. I was very fortunate to take part in a number of 'Couples Counselling workshop's with him when he came to London to Metanoia Institute, he was an inspiration and because of him I started my work with couples and I often return to re-read his books. He was a joy to be around and the days I spent with him were wonderful and a real education. He will be missed.

Charles was my therapist for more than 10 years. My heart hurts because I had not spoken to him in several years. Even though I heard his words and guidance on a daily basis. Rest my friend, my dr, my confidant. Rest

Charles was our marriage therapist. As a therapist myself, I not only learned how to be a better partner to my husband but a better therapist to my own patients. We came to Charles during a dark period in our relationship. Through his humor and grace he reminded us what great friends we were to each other. Our favorite Charles memory is when he would do impressions of my husband and I to teach us perspective taking. He would get big and quarrelsome to represent my husband and he would...

Charles was my therapist and he had a great impact on my life.

He was kind, thoughtful, and always found a way to help me release the pressure from my lifes situations. I always looked forward to our sessions - his cheerfulness lifted my spirits and with him, I always felt accepted and supported.

Life always felt brighter and safer with Charles. I wish I couldve spent more time with him, but I feel lucky to have had the time I had.

I will continue to carry...

I came across Charlie as participant of a number of the international conferences of the person-centered community, 2000 in Chicago, 2014 in Buenos Aires, 2016 in New York where we also had private meetings together with his wife, Martha. 2013 we met in Vienna where he as charismatic facilitator was hosted to give prove of his talents. I was not only impressed and attracted by his activities as person-centered couples and family therapist but especially by his personal character....

Nous gardons un très beau souvenir de Charles qui était venu faciliter notre workshop annuel en 2006. Un homme joyeux, plein d'humour et qui a apporté beaucoup à l'Approche rogérienne. Quel bon et beau souvenir !

Such a sad and unfortunate loss for all of us. 1st met Charlie in 1959 at Matignon HS in Cambridge, MA. Worked together at the Elm Farm grocery store in Somerville and caddied together at the Winchester CC a long time ago. Over the yeas we kept in touch and shared a world view that hope is always possible. Saw him about a month or so ago when he was back in Boston to visit is brother. The world lost a person of character, honor, kindness ad loyalty. And some of us lost a true friend.