Deirdre Levins

Deirdre Levins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body image issues, and career or life changes. Deirdre's practice notes work around trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, and a wide range of attachment and family-related worries.

She trained in integrative therapy and psychology, gaining a first class honours degree and a diploma in integrative therapy. Deirdre has eight years' experience working one-to-one with adults. Her background means she draws on several therapy methods rather than relying on a single style.

In sessions she aims to tailor the approach to the person in front of her. That can involve practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy and client-centred ways of working when they suit the client's goals.

Deirdre includes elements of Jungian thinking when exploring personal meaning and deeper patterns. She encourages simple, everyday steps alongside longer-term reflection. The emphasis is on finding what helps the individual manage feelings and cope with life’s demands.

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are carried out in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are invited to confirm current session options before booking.

How few approaches shape online work and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, often used for depression, anxiety and habits. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own perspective at the centre of sessions, offering steadiness and understanding while the client finds their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk things through with the client and agree what to try first. That collaborative process means methods can change as goals and needs become clearer.

The original biography does not name specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It may allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and can suit people who prefer not to be on camera for the whole session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and CBT-style homework for remote sessions to keep progress moving.