Deirdre Levins , NCPS

Deirdre Levins is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience providing one-to-one therapy for adults. She holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential, and uses an integrative style that blends techniques to suit each person rather than relying on a single method. This flexible approach allows her to shape sessions around a client’s individual needs, preferences, and goals.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem difficulties, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, family and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, intimacy-related matters, eating and body image issues, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also works with more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, control and commitment difficulties, and caregiver stress.

Deirdre emphasizes a bespoke therapy experience, believing that therapy should be adapted to each individual. Drawing on established approaches within an integrative framework, she aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, explore underlying patterns, and build resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Deirdre draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports building a values-driven life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, which can be especially helpful for people working through relational issues, self-esteem concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deirdre works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and responsive.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or travel, and they allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Many clients find the variety of formats helps them engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life and comfort level.