Leona McDonnell

BBS (Hons), LAPHP, LNRPC

In person | International Online | Online | Phone | Walk and Talk

Initial Consultations

  • I offer a free initial telephone session

Spoken Languages

  • English

Location

Types of client:

Young People Older Adults Children Adults
Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being with Leona McDonnell. Leona combines her love for nature with her expertise in Mindfulness, Meditation, Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, Life-Coaching , Yoga and Reiki with the healing inspiration of the natural world.

My Passion & Philosophy

‘EVERYTHING I need is already WITHIN me’

This is my ethos, the foundation which my whole life, my passion, my mission and my practice is based upon.

I am deeply passionate about and have an immense love for helping people to become the very best version of themselves possible, to become something that they never thought achievable, while healing themselves through the beautiful natural elements that surround us every day.

Leona McDonnell

Meet Your Therapist - Leona McDonnell

Leona is a compassionate and skilled therapist with a private clinical practice, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. With a background in clinical psychotherapy, certification as an IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner, a 200hr Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher (trained from the source of Yoga in India) and a Tera Mai Reiki II Practitioner, Leona brings a unique blend of Western psychology, Eastern holistic practices, and nature-based healing to her sessions.

Leona believes in a holistic approach to well-being, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Her therapeutic sessions are grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.

 

Service's Offered for Children, Teens & Adults (Private & Group Settings)

Mindfulness & Meditation

  • Learn practical techniques to cultivate mindfulness in your daily life.
  • Explore the profound benefits of meditation for mental and emotional well-being.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

  • Experience the power of hypnotherapy for positive behaviour change, stress reduction, and personal growth.
  • Address and overcome subconscious patterns that may be hindering your progress.

Clinical Psychotherapy

  • Engage in personalized therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
  • Navigate challenges, gain self-awareness, and foster emotional resilience.

Life Coaching

  • Set and achieve meaningful life goals with Leona’s supportive and goal-oriented coaching approach.
  • Harness your strengths and create a roadmap for personal and professional success.

Yoga

  • Connects the mind, body and soul through breath, presence and asanas.
  • Improves flexibility, strength and balance while reducing stress, anxiety and disconnectedness from the body and prana universal life force energy.

Tera Mai Reiki II Energy Therapy

  • Experience the balancing and harmonizing energy of Tera Mai Reiki II.
  • Enhance your overall well-being and promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Nature-Inspired Healing

  • Leona’s deep love for nature serves as a source of inspiration in her therapeutic approach.
  • Explore nature-based techniques that complement traditional practices, fostering a profound connection with the healing energies of the Earth.

'become the very BEST version of yourself'

Leona empowers the children, teens and adults that she works with through mindfulness, meditation, wellness, clinical hypnotherapy & psychotherapy, breathwork and yoga with the belief that they already have all of the resources they need inside themselves to be the best possible version of themselves …. they just need to learn how to connect to and utilise these internal resources.

Leona teaches those she works with how to experience calm, peace and serenity in their everyday lives and she teaches people how to reduce the everyday chatter in their minds.

I can help with:

Trauma
Stress
Self esteem
Public speaking
PTSD
Procrastination
Panic
Pain management
Obsessions
Low self confidence
Insomnia
Hypnobirthing
Fertility
Fears
Exam stress
Eating problems
Driving anxiety
Depression
Confidence
Compulsions
Claustrophobia
Chronic Fatigue
Body Dysmorphia
Blushing
Anxiety
Anger

Other Therapies:

Regression Therapy, Psychotherapy, Past Life Regression (PLR), Parts Therapy, Life Coaching, Inner Child Therapy, Hypnobirthing, Counselling

Other Areas

  • IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner
  • 200HR Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher
  • Blissful Breath Instructor
  • Tera-Mai Reiki Level II Practitioner
  • Certificate in Mindfulness for Wellbeing in Schools
  • IMMA Internationally Accredited Creative Mindfulness for Children Practitioner
  • Rainbow Yoga Teacher for Children (50hrs)

Training, Qualifications and Experience

Credentials and Achievements

Leona has dedicated the last 20years of her life to continually learn new skills, train, develop, up-skill and expand her qualifications and experience so that she can be the best version of herself and so that she can reach and help others to heal themselves in their own life journey’s.

Leona has successfully completed and has achieved qualification as:

  • IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner
  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (qualifying with the Advanced Diploma in June 2024!)
  • CMA Diploma in Life Coaching
  • 200HR Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher
  • Blissful Breath Instructor
  • Tera-Mai Reiki Level II Practitioner
  • Certificate in Mindfulness for Wellbeing in Schools
  • IMMA Internationally Accredited Creative Mindfulness for Children Practitioner
  • Rainbow Yoga Teacher for Children (50hrs)
  • 2:1 Hons Degree in Business Studies with Human Resources
  • Author
  • Dúlra Therapy Centre (Leona’s private wellness clinic and group services)
  • LMETB Panel Member for Psychotherapy and Counselling Services and Clinical Psychologists (Secondary Schools and Education Centres in Louth and Meath, Ireland).
  • Licentiate of the Association of Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
  • Licentiate of the National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (NRPC)