Deirdre Levins, NCPS

Deirdre Levins is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of one-to-one adult counselling and therapy experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also supports clients dealing with career concerns, body image, caregiver stress and changes such as divorce and separation.

Deirdre uses an integrative approach that draws on several established methods. She describes therapy as a practical, personalised process rather than a one-size-fits-all intervention. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and spotting patterns that keep problems repeating.

Methods she commonly draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and develop psychological flexibility, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and client-centred work that prioritises the client’s perspective. Jungian ideas may be used where helpful to explore meaning and life themes.

In practice Deirdre talks things through with clients, introduces behavioural strategies, and helps build concrete coping skills. She addresses specific problems such as anger that shows up at home or work, ongoing resentment, or difficulty managing frustration in relationships.

Her background includes a first-class honours degree in integrative therapy and psychology and a diploma in integrative therapy. The NCPS credential appears with her name as listed. Deirdre prefers a collaborative style and will discuss which mix of approaches best fits each person’s needs.

How her approaches shape online sessions