Deirdre Macginley

Deirdre Macginley


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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Therapist - Old St, London

Old St, London EC2A
Sessions from £83.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

About me and my therapy practice

Are you uncovering new things about your sexuality or gender which you are unsure about? It can seem like everyone else is more sorted, more experienced, which can leave you feeling inadequate or awkward or curled up in a ball of shame. You might not have the ‘right’ words to describe exactly what you are in this time when everyone seems to have a label.  Or worry that you're too old, or its too late now you're in a heterosexual relationship with kids.

There is a way through, so that you can feel more comfortable in yourself. It’s not about learning how to fit in with other people’s ideas about you; but about finding out who you are, in your own gorgeous uniqueness. We do this in therapy by having a safe space to work things out. You can talk about whatever is going on in your life. You can voice those unthinkable ideas and feelings inside you. I won’t judge you. I welcome you as you are. As you talk about whatever is important to you in a session, I will encourage you to notice what is going on inside you, your emotions, your body and your thoughts. This is so that you can find and connect with your real self. We often do find difficult emotions, and also find a way through. As we go on this journey I encourage you to be kind and curious as we discover more about you.

I have worked with a wide range of people in my private practice and LGBTQ counselling organisation, including issues of sex, identity, relationships, inter-racial relationships, being bisexual when in a heterosexual relationship, open relationships, bereavement, gender identity, coming out later in life, being a virgin, neurodiversity, abuse, shame, anxiety, life transitions.

I work with heterosexual & LGBTQ clients.


Practice description

Whilst I have over 40 years’ life experience of being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I also work with heterosexual people. I have over 20 years working in different capacities with individuals and families in distress. As time has gone by I have become even more open-minded about the many different ways we all have of living and loving.

Together, we explore more about who you are - your values, your feelings, your responses, your thoughts. We go at your own pace, so that you can be more you, whoever you are.

I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor, currently undergoing further training as a transpersonal psychotherapist at Re-Vision. I have additional qualifications in working with sex and with LGBTQ people.

My qualifications:

• Advanced Gender Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapist Accreditation – Pink Therapy 2024

• Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships – recognised by NCIP 2024

• Racism Awareness – various incl Fanny Brewster, Mind Out, Learning Trust 2020 - 2023

• Working with Trans and Non-binary people – Gendered Intelligence 2022

• Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling – Counselling Tutor 2020

• Conscious sex – various incl Barbara Carrellas, Rebecca Lowrie, Amanda Gaylove 2012 – 2019

• Psychosexual trainings – Spectrum Therapy Centre, Tavistock Relationships, Psychosexual Somatics Therapy; between 2012 - 2020

• Diploma in Gestalt Counselling - Gestalt Centre 2018

• Level 7 Certificate in Executive Counselling - Institute of Leadership and Management 2018

• Certificate in Counselling - Gestalt centre 2016

• Certificate in Psychosexual Health - Centre for Psychosexual Health 2013

My first session

On Tuesdays I work close to the Angel tube in Islington, in calm rooms in a Georgian house. A walk or short bus ride to Old St and Kings Cross stations.

I work online via zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays.

My fees are £83 and are payable 48 hours in advance.

If what I've written interests you, then email me to arrange an initial free 20 minute call to see how we might work together.

What I can help with

Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Relationships, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women's issues

Types of therapy

Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy