Celine McMahon

Celine McMahon is a PACFA counsellor with 15 years' experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress and life changes. She works with adults, adolescents and children who are struggling with low self-esteem, ADHD, social anxiety and the loneliness that often follows major transitions.

Her style is calm and non-judgemental. She focuses on understanding the patterns that keep people stuck rather than only treating symptoms. Sessions aim to build practical skills for emotional regulation and to increase self-awareness and confidence.

Celine uses a mix of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. She also draws on attachment-informed practice to help people understand relationship patterns and feelings of emptiness or codependency.

She has considerable experience supporting young people with school and friendship issues, behavioural challenges and resilience. Celine also offers support for adults navigating grief, family of origin issues, guilt, impulsivity and questions about life purpose and self-love.

People meet her to work through isolation and loneliness, to cope with overwhelm, or to learn ways to manage ADHD-related challenges. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to individual needs, so each person leaves with concrete tools and clearer next steps.

Approaches that shape online therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and build coping skills.

Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. It separates the person from the problem and helps rewrite unhelpful narratives about worth, shame or life purpose.

Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple awareness exercises that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques can be useful for stress, impulsivity and managing overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. This collaborative process adapts over time as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming formats helps match sessions to everyday life, for example making time around school or work, choosing a quieter environment, or using less bandwidth by avoiding video. Online options can make it easier to keep appointments and to practice new skills between sessions, while still working closely with an appropriately qualified counsellor.