When Independence becomes Isolation: Who looks after the person who looks after herself?
Being independent, capable and self-reliant can be a wonderful thing. But what happens when you’re so used to managing everything yourself that asking for help becomes the hardest thing to do?
In this thoughtful article, Denise Mooney, Pre-Accredited Psychotherapist at The Misneach Centre, explores the quieter side of independence, the loneliness that can sometimes accompany always being “the strong one”, and why even the most capable among us deserve somewhere to put things down.
When Nothing Is Seriously Wrong, But Something Is Missing – Couples Therapy by Myles Doyle
Relationships don’t need to be in crisis for couples therapy to help. Myles Doyle explores what can happen when practical life takes over and couples begin to feel disconnected.
What Father’s Day Looks Like When The Truth Is Denied
Every year, the run-up to Father’s Day starts weeks before the date itself. Adverts, cards in shop windows, friends posting photos with captions about the best dads in the world. For most people it’s background noise. For me, it’s a reminder of a door that’s been closed and one I closed myself. I disclosed that […]
Meeting Your Inner Critic: From Self-Judgement to Self-Compassion
Meeting Our Inner Critic by Ethna Kileen Sitting in a room with others who were happy with what we had achieved, I found myself unable to celebrate. All I could hear was, “We need to make a few tweaks.” Why wasn’t anyone else hearing what I was hearing?“It’s not good enough.”“You could have done better.”“You […]
When words are not enough: A gentle introduction to Art Therapy by Tara Mulvihill, Art Psychotherapist
When words are not enough: A gentle introduction to Art Therapy Sometimes, it’s not that you don’t want to talk…it’s that the words just aren’t there. You might notice this in yourself, or in your child or teenager, struggling to express what’s going on inside, feeling overwhelmed by emotions or sensory input, or carrying experiences […]
The Grief No One Talks About: Losing an Estranged Sibling
Christmas has a way of amplifying everything: our joy, our stress, our memories, and especially our grief. For many, it’s a time of family connection. For others, it highlights painful distances, complicated relationships, and the empty spaces where healing never got the chance to happen. Many people carry conflicted grief, the kind that follows estrangement, […]
Generational Trauma and Healing: Breaking the Cycle
Trauma is not always confined to the individual who directly experiences it. Increasingly, research highlights how trauma can be passed from one generation to the next, shaping the emotional, psychological, and even physical health of children and grandchildren. This phenomenon, known as generational or intergenerational trauma, recognises that the impact of adversity does not end […]
What to look for when searching for a Counsellor/Psychotherapist…
This can be a daunting task for most people. Many people put off getting help because they do not know where to begin or what to look for. You may be suffering with your mental health or feel you need someone, other than family/friends, to talk to about what is bothering you. Talking to a […]