Jamie-Lee O'Donnell has discussed the profound changes that followed an intensive period of therapy
The Derry Girls actress sold her home in Ireland in 2025 and moved to Barcelona, despite knowing nobody there, describing the decision as a bold fresh start
She also revealed that therapy prompted her to break contact with her family, a deeply personal choice she believes is more common among adults than many realise
O'Donnell said she had struggled after Derry Girls became a global success
She will next lead BBC One comedy Hopley Hall, set in rural Northern Ireland.