About Deirdre
Deirdre MacNamara is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. She writes plainly and listens with care, aiming to create a calm space for people to talk through difficult feelings and life changes. She uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
Sessions centre on what matters most to the person and on practical ways to build coping skills and emotional awareness.
How Deirdre works
Deirdre has five years of counselling experience in community health, education and independent practice settings. That background includes work with first responders and people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, cancer and ageing concerns. She has also supported people dealing with grief, eating issues, anger and low self-esteem.
Her style is warm and respectful, with attention to cultural and social factors that shape people’s lives. She aims to meet each person where they are and to adapt the way she works so it fits the individual’s goals and preferences. People can expect a collaborative process that balances practical steps with emotional understanding.
Deirdre encourages small, achievable changes and supports people as they build new ways of coping and relating to themselves.
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What Deirdre works with
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Therapeutic approaches and online support
Deirdre uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take steps that align with what matters to them. ACT typically involves noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing meaningful action despite them. She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on providing empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so people can explore their own solutions and build self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then tailor sessions so the methods match the person’s needs. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions can fit a busy day or offer a lower-bandwidth option, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to arrange therapy around work, caregiving duties or mobility limits, while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping skills.
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