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Deirdre MacNamara, BACP

Deirdre MacNamara is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and life changes.

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About Deirdre

Deirdre MacNamara is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and life changes. She works in plain, steady language and focuses on creating a respectful space for people to talk about what matters to them. Deirdre is a BACP counsellor and brings five years of direct counselling experience to her work.

She offers one-to-one sessions that explore feelings, patterns and the everyday pressures that get in the way of wellbeing.

Background and approach

Sessions draw on mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them. Emotion-focused methods are used when emotional connection and clarity are needed. Deirdre has worked in community health, education and independent practice settings.

That background gives her experience with a range of life situations, such as chronic illness, caregiver stress and first responder challenges. She aims to understand how culture, relationships and environment shape a person’s experience. In the room she uses a person-centred stance - listening with warmth and treating people with respect and honesty.

She tailors conversations and exercises to the goals and pace each person prefers. That approach is intended to support practical steps alongside emotional processing. People who come for help can expect open discussion about feelings, coping strategies and realistic actions for day-to-day life.

Deirdre encourages self-compassion and helps people identify small changes that can make a difference. Her work combines gentle challenge with steady support to help clients move towards clearer priorities and better daily functioning.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393918	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapy approaches you can access online

Clients may encounter Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting caught up in every thought. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and difficulties that come from avoidance. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people clarify and process strong feelings and improve emotional understanding; this can be useful for grief, trauma-related emotions and anger. Mindfulness methods are woven through sessions to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen to match practical aims and emotional needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face style conversation when a full discussion is needed. Phone sessions can fit around busy days or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, keep continuity with work or caring duties, and pick the way of meeting that best suits day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Deirdre help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include ADHD, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, chronic illness, cancer and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and person-centred, combining acceptance and mindfulness with emotionally focused work. Sessions look at feelings, practical coping and gradual change rather than quick fixes.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years of direct counselling experience across community health, education and independent practice settings.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She runs video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy course?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.