There was a time I was moving through life at full tilt — doing all the “right” things, keeping up appearances, pushing through exhaustion with a smile. Outwardly, things looked fine. But inside, I was burnt out, anxious, and losing touch with myself. I had spent years putting others first, keeping the peace, and trying to be everything to everyone — all while ignoring the quiet ache that something was missing.
The turning point came with deep personal loss — the end of my marriage and the unraveling of the family life I had poured my heart into. Letting go of the future I had imagined — and watching my children adapt to life with separated parents — brought grief I hadn’t expected. It shook the foundations of who I thought I was.
Somewhere in that quiet grief, something unexpected happened. A thread appeared — a lifeline I hadn’t known I was waiting for. I couldn’t see the full picture, but I recognised the invitation. A part of me reached out. That was the beginning of my healing — not a straight line, but a slow return to myself.
Through constellations, therapy, nature, and deep inner work, I began to unlearn old patterns. I moved from people-pleasing to boundaries. From self-doubt to inner trust. From emotional chaos to quiet presence. I began to feel at home in myself again — not perfectly, but more fully.
This journey is still unfolding. But now, I know how to listen. I’ve found tools that help me return to my centre when life gets messy. And I know change is possible — not just because I believe it, but because I’ve lived it.
That lived experience is what I bring into the space I hold for others. I know what it’s like to feel lost, to long for more. I share this work because it helped me find my way through — and I believe it can help others too.
Deirdre McCarry is a certified Constellations Facilitator, who is dedicated to helping individuals, groups and organisations find clarity, balance, peace and success in their personal and business systems.
Utilizing the Systemic Constellations approach, she guides participants through a process of exploration and healing, enabling them to gain insights and solutions for their relational patterns. Her empathetic nature and intuitive skills empower individuals to review and rewrite narratives, embracing a more fulfilling and purposeful life path.
Deirdre is a qualified Dramatherapist and Drug & Alcohol Counsellor. She has worked in health, education, and local government for 35 years.
Deirdre is currently expanding her facilitation training through the Seeing with Your Heart Alchemical Constellations method with Emily Blefeld and Dan Cohen.
Following a difficult period in her life, Deirdre embarked on a process of self-enquiry and personal development. She has a deep desire to share her transformational journey and offer healing insights to others as they face and address their life challenges.