Deirdre Levins , NCPS

Deirdre Levins is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of one-to-one adult counselling and therapy experience. She blends clinical training with a practical, person-focused approach to create tailored support for each client. Deirdre holds a first class honours degree in integrative therapy and psychology and a diploma in integrative therapy, and she also holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification that reflects her training in therapeutic practice.

Deirdre has worked with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and bereavement, and related issues such as addiction, self-esteem, trauma and relationship difficulties. Her integrative framework allows her to draw on multiple evidence-informed methods to meet the particular needs of the individual, rather than applying a single fixed model. This makes her work suitable for people navigating life transitions, coping with loss, managing stress, or addressing long-standing patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing.

Committed to a collaborative therapeutic relationship, Deirdre aims to create a bespoke therapy experience that respects each person’s background, goals, and pace. Her practice emphasises clarity, practical tools, and reflective exploration so that clients can develop coping strategies, build insight, and progress toward meaningful change.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online support

Deirdre frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and emotions without being led by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms like worry, low mood, and stress. CBT is well suited to clients looking for structured strategies and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deirdre works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This may mean combining elements of different therapies over time to achieve the best fit.

Online therapy with Deirdre is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or those living abroad. These options make it easier to maintain consistent therapy while accommodating work, family life, and changing circumstances, and allow licensed professionals and therapists to tailor the format to each client’s needs.