About me
Break free from anxiety, trauma or depression.
Are you feeling stuck in anxiety, low mood, trauma, or emotional pain? When these feelings affect your confidence, sleep, relationships, or daily life, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to turn. With the right support and approach, meaningful change is possible.
Alongside my counselling and hypnotherapy qualifications, I have recently undertaken an Accelerated Change Therapist Course which includes training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Therapy (EMT).
I undertook this specialist training to achieve deeper, faster results for my clients. These techniques are powerful and tailored to your unique needs—many clients notice results, often within just one or two sessions.
As a therapist, seeing these positive changes is incredibly rewarding.
In addition to the above I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. This is why I can support clients with a wide range of difficulties, including:
Anxiety - Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
Trauma
Depression.
Anger Management
Bereavement and loss
Cancer
Family or Relationship Issues
Bullying
Menopause
Low confidence, low self- esteem and performance issues.
Insomnia and sleep problems
Sports Performance
Stop vaping
Weight loss and breaking unhealthy habits
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so you can ask questions and see if we’re the right fit to work together. My priority is to provide a safe, supportive space and help you achieve the best possible outcome from your experience.
Client Reviews
"I got in touch with Deirdre after using Talking Therapies as TT was not helping me deal with my anxieties, self doubt and fear of breaking down at the slightest hurdle. Deirdre was able to hone into my destructive narratives and enable me to overcome these ideas. I feel much more secure and safer now and confident in myself. I no longer fear the worst and enjoy living. Thank you, Deirdre, you know how far I have come in my personal life and career with your help xx RB".
Deirdre is a lovely person with a big and warm smile, that's what made me to choose her out of many other proffessionals. I was so glad to have a chance to meet her in person and use her service. She is a very attentive, helpful and insightful counsellor. My sessions with Deirdre encouraged me to fight with my fear and anxiety. She helped me to grow as a person by recommending particular audiobooks and other material to read and analyze. She also used a hypnotherapy which was very relaxing experience. Highly recommended. LC
I want to say a massive thank you for all your help. Ever since I’ve finished my sessions with you I’ve become a lot happier and have found a new lease of life. Anytime I find myself down I’ve done the exercises you gave me and they’ve always helped me. Thanks again. CM
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Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications relevant to Counselling
- Hons Psychology
- Professional Diploma (Level 5) in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof. Dip. PsyC)
- Diploma (Level 4) in Counselling Skills and Theory (Dip. CST.)
- Certificate (Level 3) in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Cert. Hyp. CS)
- Certificate(Level 2) Counselling (Cert. CS)
Other academic qualifications:
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
- Post graduate Diploma in Human Resources.
Training
- Cruse Bereavement Training Adults
Continuous Professional Development
- The Ultimate Grief Toolbox
- Flash Technique for Trauma
- 2-Day Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure &
- Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias
- Accelerated Change Therapist Course includes Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Eye Movement Therapy (EMT).
- How To Mend a Broken Heart course
- Anxiety and Panic Master Class
- How to work with depression.
Volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Organisation
I have volunteered with Cruse over 2 years and in addition to providing 1 to 1 support as a Bereavement Volunteer. I also facilitate Bereavement support groups which run for 6 weeks.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
I work out of two locations one in the Newry and Mourne area, which is four miles from Newry, two miles from Bessbrook and five miles from Mountnoris. The second location in South Amagh which is accessible to clients who live in Camlough, Belleeks, Newtownhamilton, Cullyhanna, Silverbridge and Crossmaglen area. I have also had clients from the Republic of Ireland Louth Dundalk Area.
