I am a Life Coach and Psychotherapist in Ireland helping women over 30 overcome difficulties and thrive

Save SOSAD @sosadireland.ie SOSAD is a wonderful organisation providing free counselling to anyone who needs it. They are currently in financial trouble and they need our help. SOSAD currently sees 700 people a week. 700 people who need this vital service. 700 people who have nowhere else to go. We know that the mental health service in this country is broken and people who are desperate for support are often left without help. But they can find the therapy and care they need in SOSAD. I spent time volunteering as a counsellor in SOSAD. I saw people in need of emergency appointments who were able to meet with a counsellor that same day. I saw people in pain with nowhere else to go, be heard, find support and work with a therapist. I saw lives saved and changed. Please help in whatever way you can. Time is running out and we cannot let SOSAD close. #savesosad

I’m a therapist and yesterday 𝘐 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. I cried because of right denying policies and views. I cried because of hate. I cried because of gen*cide. I cried because of animal torment. I cried because I saw a video of a blind man suffering. I had to take time away from work because I was so overcome with tears, sadness and general despair. ⁣ ⁣ We’re taught from an early age to 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴. And if you’re going to cry, for god’s sake don’t let anyone know about it. ⁣ ⁣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. Crying is not a weakness. You are crying because you care deeply, because you want better for the world, because you are sensitive to suffering and because you are full of consideration. ⁣ I’ve heard remarks before that a therapist shouldn’t be overwhelmed by sadness. There seems to be a belief that feeling anxious, stressed, scared, sad etc. makes us bad at our jobs. But that’s not true. In fact, I think it makes us better. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨?⁣ ⁣ If you’re sad right now, I’m with you and I’m sending you love and solidarity.⁣ ⁣ If you want to explore these issues with someone who is experiencing the same feelings, I’m here for you and 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞. #psychotherapist #lifecoach #irishtherapist #onlinetherapy #empathy #crying

𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 “𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭” 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧! I have been told that I need to 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 because I was passionate about my work. I’ve been told that 𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 because I brought intimidating physical behaviour from a male colleague to my boss (let’s just say his fists were involved!)⁣ I have been told 𝘐’𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 because I refused to allow the individuals I represented be treated unfairly. Would a man be told the same things? If you are reading this and nodding in agreement, I’m sorry that you’ve been treated so badly. I want you to know that 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦. You are not difficult, you are not too sensitive and you don’t need to remove emotion from anything you are doing. It can be hard to have our voices heard but 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮. If you would like some support to deal with these experiences, I am here for you. DM me the word DIFFICULT and I will send you information on how we can work together. #workplacestress #women #yourenottoosensitive #psychotherapy #counselling #coachingireland #selflove

Unpopular opinion: you need to know your therapist’s / coach’s views and beliefs⁣ ⁣ The golden rule of therapy used to be that you should never self-disclose to clients, meaning that clients should know nothing about you. Although this is changing, 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. More and more of us are spending consciously and 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨.⁣ Working with a therapist and coach is such a deeply personal and intensive experience and 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴.⁣ Unfortunately, our world is becoming very divided and it is vital that you choose a therapist and coach that 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. Sadly I have seen some very questionable statements recently from therapists and coaches. ⁣ I want to share my values with you 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝.⁣ ⭐I’m a feminist⁣ ⭐I believe in LGBTQ+ rights ⁣ ⭐I believe in bodily autonomy and have campaigned for abortion rights⁣ ⭐I am left wing and care about social rights for all⁣ ⭐I am an activist and advocate for a number of human rights issues including mental health, and the ending of g*n*cide⁣ ⭐I do my best to run a sustainable business and I am vegan for animals and the environment ⁣ ⁣ Now 𝐦𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮, but I care deeply about my clients and our relationship and I want you to feel assured about who you are working with. ⁣ If any of this resonates with you and you'd like to explore working together, you can book your FREE consultation via my bio. #psychotherapist #coach #lifecoachireland #unpopularopinion #healingjourney

One of the most transformative experiences in therapy is the strong interpersonal relationship built between the therapist and the client. This connection is the cornerstone of effective therapy and it transcends physical location and proximity. This is why I am a firm believer in online therapy. In a world where our lives are increasingly digital, online therapy offers convenience and accessibility, but more importantly, it proves that meaningful connections can be made, regardless of location. As a Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I have seen firsthand how powerful online sessions can be in fostering deep, therapeutic relationships. Here’s why online therapy works: ⭐Connection Over Proximity The essence of therapy lies in the trust and rapport between the therapist and the client. This connection is not bound by physical location. Through my online services, you will experience a safe, empathetic and supportive environment, no matter where you are. ⭐Accessibility and Convenience Online therapy removes barriers such as travel time, and scheduling conflicts. It opens up the possibility for more people to access the support they need, from the comfort of their own space. You can also sit in your pyjamas and be comfortable and cosy. ⭐Comfort and Privacy Many clients find that they can open up more easily in their own surroundings. Online therapy provides a level of comfort and privacy that can enhance the therapeutic process. To help you experience this firsthand, I offer a FREE consultation. This allows us to meet, discuss your needs and ensure that you feel a strong connection with me before making any commitment. It’s important that you feel comfortable and confident in your therapeutic journey. If you’ve been considering therapy but are unsure about online sessions, I encourage you to give it a try. The connection we build can be just as profound and impactful as in-person sessions. Let’s take the first step together. Book your FREE consultation today and discover the possibilities that online therapy can offer. #Onlinetherapy #Mentalhealth #Psychotherapy #Counseling #Therapeuticrelationship #Accesstocare #Personalgrowth #Wellbeing

You don't need thicker skin, you just need better boundaries ✨⁣ ⁣ As women, we're often told to 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 to handle life's challenges. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. We don't need to focus on "hardening" ourselves? Instead we should be 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.⁣ ⁣ Setting boundaries isn't about being cold or indifferent; it's about valuing yourself and your well-being. It's about understanding that 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.⁣ ⁣ Here’s why focusing on boundaries can transform your life:⁣ ⁣ ⭐Self-Respect: Boundaries are an act of self-love. They show that you respect yourself enough to prioritise your needs.⁣ ⁣ ⭐Emotional Wellness: Clear boundaries help reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm. They create safe spaces for you to thrive emotionally.⁣ ⁣ ⭐Healthy Relationships: Boundaries teach others how to treat you. They help you build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.⁣ ⁣ ⭐Personal Growth: By setting boundaries, you give yourself the freedom to grow and pursue your true passions without external pressures.⁣ ⁣ 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺. ⁣ ⁣ If you're finding it difficult to set boundaries or feel overwhelmed, I’m here to help. Through my Psychotherapeutic Coaching, I’ll guide you in building the skills you need to establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Let’s work together to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.⁣ ⁣ Book your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 from the link in my bio and start your journey towards better boundaries today.⁣ ⁣ #Womenempowerment #Betterboundaries #Selflove #Mentalhealth #Healthyrelationships #Emotionalwellness #Psychotherapeuticcoaching

Give Yourself 12 Weeks to Transform! ⁣ ⁣ Are you feeling 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘤𝘬 in your current situation? It’s time to take charge and transform your life! ⁣ ⁣ Introducing 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, tailored for women over 30 who are ready to 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.⁣ ⁣ Have you experienced any of these?⁣ •You feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next⁣ •Anxiety and stress are keeping you stuck and unable to move forward⁣ •Burnout, feeling disconnected, or struggling with people-pleasing⁣ •Battling your inner critic and low self-esteem⁣ ⁣ You're not alone. I see women every day facing these challenges, and 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. ⁣ ⁣ In just 12 weeks, my Psychotherapeutic Coaching programme offers:⁣ ⁣ •Six 1:1 sessions every two weeks.⁣ •Personalised workbooks and exercises to track your progress⁣ •Accountability and support through check-ins on off-weeks⁣ •Tools to manage difficult situations and focus on personal growth⁣ •A safe, compassionate space for self-exploration and healing⁣ ⁣ Whether you're seeking clarity, personal growth, or career development, my tailored approach will guide you toward 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦. ⁣ ⁣ Let's start your transformative journey today! Book your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 now and see if I'm the right fit for you.⁣ ⁣ Ready to shine bright? Click the link in my bio to get started! ⁣ ⁣ #WomenEmpowerment #SelfCompassion #TransformYourLife #LifeCoaching #WomenOver30⁣ ⁣

Are you really failing at life? Or are you 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Do you 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 to achieve certain milestones by a specific age? Society often tells us we “𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥” hit certain goals by a certain time. But is this realistic or helpful? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ As women we are often made to feel that 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 if we haven’t achieved certain milestones by our early 30s.⁣⁣ • Career success⁣⁣ • Marriage⁣⁣ • Starting a family ⁣ • Finding a home⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝. Life doesn't always follow a linear path and you may not even want or strive for any of the above, yet 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.⁣ Your path is just as valid, no matter what timeline it follows.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The weight of feeling like a failure can really impact your mental health and self-esteem. It's time to 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘨𝘰 of these harmful norms. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Be kind to yourself and recognise that you're doing your best and free yourself from timelines that have no place in society anymore.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. I want to help you break free from these pressures and reclaim your self-worth. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ You can book your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with me via the link in my bio. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #WomenEmpowerment #SelfCompassion #BreakingBarriers #UniqueJourney #LifeAt30 #SeekSupport #MentalHealth⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣

How I help empower my clients. ⁣ ⁣ The women I work with often have come to me with difficulties with their self-esteem and anxiety. Family challenges and demands are often a problem as is balancing careers. Many women are dealing with a strong inner critic and self care is often low on the priority list. ⁣ ⁣ 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.⁣ ⁣ Through my online Psychotherapeutic Coaching: ⭐I work with my clients to 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘴 and 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩. ⭐I explore effective techniques unique to each client to 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺. ⭐I work with clients to 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤 by learning to identify the voice they hear and silence negative self-talk. ⭐I address perfectionism and help clients 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 with a focus on progress, not perfection.⁣ ⭐I help women connect with their 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩.⁣ ⁣ Does this speak to you? Are you ready to Transform? Start your journey to self-discovery and empowerment by booking your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, via the link in my bio.⁣ #womenover30 #onlinetherapist #psychotherapistireland #lifecoachireland #dealingwithanxiety #innercritic ⁣