Darina O'Keeffe

Perhaps you have found yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain difficulties continue to emerge. You may be struggling with relationships, experiencing loss, feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to understand.

Therapy can offer a space to slow down and explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion. It can be an opportunity to make sense of what you are going through, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and begin to consider what change might be possible.

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering a relational and reflective approach. Psychodynamic therapy explores how our past experiences, relationships and emotional patterns can influence us, including aspects of ourselves that may be outside our awareness. The therapeutic relationship we develop will become the most important aspect of the work and will allow us to explore patterns.

I work with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, identity struggles, trauma and the impact of difficult life experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting people through bereavement and loss, noticing that grief is a deeply personal, often isolating experience.

I am also interested in working with neurodivergent adults and exploring ways people experience themselves, their relationships and the world around them. Therapy can provide a supportive space to reflect on these experiences.

Alongside my private practice, I work within the criminal justice system. This work has provided me with extensive experience of working with a wide range of difficulties. I bring this knowledge and expertise into my private practice, offering a thoughtful, compassionate approach to therapy.

I aim to offer a calm and respectful space where you can feel heard and supported as we explore your experiences, develop greater understanding, and consider how change may become possible

All sessions will be remote via zoom.

I offer a 15 minute telephone conversation free of charge before you make a decision to book an initial session.