Deirdre is an accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist (MIACP), Supervisor and Specialist Addiction Counsellor. Deirdre is a trainer and lecturer in Counselling & Psychotherapy in Dublin and also lectures on modules in Addiction.
Each client group attending therapy have varied multifaceted needs which evidence based psychological interventions address via client centred approach. In therapy, Deirdre will assist you to develop increased self-awareness, self-growth and identify maladaptive coping styles.
Deirdre begun her career in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry after graduating from Technological Institute Dublin (TUD) with BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology. After some time in the private sector in roles such as Quality Assurance, Business Development and Managing Teams; Deirdre further developed her career in Psychological Health and Wellbeing while progressing her career in various community organisations in both private and public sectors.
Deirdre holds a Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Professional Diploma in Supervision from Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (DCTC), Professional Diploma in Positive Health (RCSI), MA Addiction Studies from Dublin Business School (DBS), BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (DBS). Qualifications also include training on Developing Safer Trauma Informed Practice, Motivational Interviewing, Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attack, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Relapse Prevention, Self-Harm, Eating Disorders, Bereavement, Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Crisis Intervention and both Couples Counselling and Group Facilitation.
My mission is to provide a supportive environment for you through your journey of self-discovery.
In therapy, you will develop increased awareness of your difficulties and cultivate an acceptance and motivation for change, I will guide you in nurturing a compassion for yourself.
The process will allow you to acknowledge your curiosity and embrace your challenges with tenacity. You will develop a mindset which works towards mastering consistency for a more fulfilling lifestyle.
My vision is the provision of a mindful pathway leading you to a more fulfilling lifestyle encompassing all aspects of your mental health and wellbeing.