- Integrative approach
- Adult one-to-one work
- Focus on codependency
About Deirdre
Deirdre Levins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, grief, intimacy issues and compassion fatigue. Her written focus includes codependency, relationship and communication problems, body image and eating concerns.
Deirdre uses an integrative way of working, drawing on different therapies to suit each person. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs rather than following a single method. She aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk about what feels hard and try practical steps that make daily life easier.
Her background includes an integrative therapy and psychology degree awarded with first class honours and a diploma in integrative therapy. The biography notes eight years of experience in one-to-one adult counselling and therapy. Deirdre lists a range of approaches she uses, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods.
In practice she focuses on helping clients notice patterns, set realistic goals and practice new ways of coping. Work often involves exploring thoughts and behaviours, trying small exercises between sessions and building skills for handling stress and difficult feelings. The overall aim is steady, practical change that fits into everyday life.
Deirdre is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions.
How Deirdre's approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and codependency when someone wants clearer priorities and less avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, emphasising listening, empathy and a non-judgemental space to explore issues such as grief, relationship patterns or self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. Sessions often start by identifying top priorities, then try one or two approaches to see what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the plan as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, study or work commitments, reduce travel time and allow people to continue support when life is busy. It also lets therapists share worksheets, exercises and short between-session tasks that help keep progress moving.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deirdre help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and related concerns such as grief, intimacy issues and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works integratively, choosing methods to suit each person and emphasises practical steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Deirdre has eight years of experience offering one-to-one adult counselling and therapy.
What credentials and country are listed?
The profile shows NCPS as a credential and states she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.