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Deirdre MacNamara, BACP

Deirdre MacNamara is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related concerns.

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About Deirdre

Deirdre MacNamara is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related concerns. She offers calm, straightforward support for issues such as low self-esteem, anger, eating difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes. Her practice combines person-centred listening with mindfulness and compassion-based ideas.

Sessions focus on what matters to the client now, helping them notice patterns and build different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and paced to suit each person’s needs. Deirdre has five years of direct counselling experience across community, education and independent practice settings. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and in multicultural environments, including support for first responders and key workers experiencing trauma.

In sessions she aims to be warm, respectful and direct. She pays attention to cultural and relational factors and treats the relationship as the foundation for change. People can expect honesty, empathic listening and a focus on achievable steps between meetings.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, Emotionally-Focused Therapy concepts, client-centred principles and mindfulness practices. Deirdre works collaboratively to set goals, then adapts techniques to suit the person and their situation. She offers a supportive space for people ready to explore difficult feelings and try new ways of coping.

The emphasis is on small, steady changes that build a more manageable daily life.

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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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Ways of working Deirdre names

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How these approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and managing life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so people feel understood and can explore themselves at their own pace; it is helpful when someone needs a steady, non-directive space to make sense of experience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach often happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different ways of working to see what fits. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as you go, blending listening, mindfulness practices and emotionally focused work to match your needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between meetings or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Deirdre commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem and depression, along with coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and direct, combining client-centred listening with mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

How much clinical experience does she have?

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

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages and international arrangements apply?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and routines.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy process with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.