About Deirdre
Deirdre Levins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and problems with self-esteem. She also supports people struggling with addiction, grief, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues. Deirdre lists LGBT among her areas of focus and works with adults around relationship and family-related concerns.
She trained in integrative therapy and holds a diploma in integrative therapy plus a first class honours degree in integrative therapy and psychology. Her qualification NCPS is shown as her credential.
Background and approach
She has eight years of experience working one-to-one with adults on a range of mental health matters. Deirdre adapts her approach to each person rather than using a single method for everyone. In sessions she combines elements of therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to match what a person needs.
She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian ideas when they fit the goals. Practical work in sessions often includes noticing unhelpful thought patterns, trying new ways of responding to feelings, and building small habits that support daily life. She offers a steady, collaborative style that aims to make hard problems easier to manage over time.
People who choose to work with her usually complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. The aim is to find a way of working that suits each persons needs and day-to-day life before committing to regular sessions.
What Deirdre works with
Everything Deirdre lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Deirdre is listed here; the rest shows what else Deirdre works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deirdre lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily routines. It often helps with anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, emphasising listening, empathy and the clients own pace when making changes.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Deirdre will work together with each person to decide which approaches best match their goals, needs and preferences, and she will adapt the work as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter times that suit their schedules and use audio-only sessions when bandwidth or comfort with video is a consideration. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session length and frequency to fit everyday life while keeping a steady therapeutic plan.
Questions people ask about Deirdre
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Deirdre supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and compassion fatigue, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general style in therapy?
She works in an integrative, person-centred way and adapts methods to each person rather than following a single approach.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of one-to-one counselling and therapy experience with adults.
What qualifications and location are shown on the profile?
The profile lists NCPS as a credential and states that she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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