I hold a B.A. in Counselling Skills and Addiction Studies from the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Irish Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP). I am an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Growing up in Tallaght, Dublin, I developed a deep appreciation for multicultural experiences, which has significantly shaped my approach to therapy. My background, combined with my fluency in English and Somali, allows me to provide culturally sensitive support to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Professional Experience
I work as a Counsellor at Dublin Simon Community’s Sure Steps Counselling Service, providing mental health support to individuals experiencing homelessness. My work with Dublin Simon Community involves offering one-to-one counselling sessions to clients referred through the service, as well as hosting drop-in clinics in hostels to ensure support is accessible and provided in a way that meets people’s needs.
Sure Steps is a trauma-informed, client-led service, and I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my work to each individual’s needs.
My work focuses on making mental health care accessible to those who might otherwise face barriers to support. By offering a safe and confidential space, I help clients explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards stability in their own time and way.
Clinical Approach
I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. My role as a therapist is to guide and support you through the therapeutic relationship, empowering you to resolve issues and foster personal growth.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each client. I draw on evidence-based techniques and methodologies to address a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to:
- Addiction
- Trauma
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Identity issues
- Stress
- Bereavement
- Anger
- Family issues
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
I am deeply committed to ongoing learning and professional growth. My CPD training includes:
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Neurodiversity Training
- Trauma Informed Approaches
- CAMS Foundational Course
- Rough Sleeper Mental Health Awareness
- Mental heath, self-harm and suicide- with a focus on children, young people and adults
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Adult ADHD
- Low Self-Esteem Training
- Working with Dissociation
- Personality Disorder Diagnosis
- Motivational Interviewing
- Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM
My Approach to Therapy
I understand that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and I am here to support you as you navigate these difficulties. By fostering a deeper understanding of yourself, you can create opportunities to achieve greater confidence, clarity, and resilience. I take pride in offering a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment where you can discover solutions that align with your personal goals
If you are interested in enquiring about a session with Deeka please make contact here.