*If you feel you need immediate help TODAY, call the Samaritans FREE on 116123. A trained helpline operator will be available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You do not need to be suicidal to call. They are they to talk about whatever you are struggling with* WHERE TO BEGIN?…
Take the 2 week Gratitude Journal Challenge
A Gratitude Journal is a great way to implement mindfulness and positive psychology into our daily life. We are so overwhelmed with negative messages every day. Everything we are told to consume and to buy is marketed as a way to make our lives better – that we will not have enough to…
Irish Organisations andHelplines
A list of helplines and contact details for Irish organisations via http://www.mentalhealthireland.ie Aware HELPLINE PHONE: 1890 303302 Supports those who are directly affected by depression. Aware operates a helpline from 10am to 10pm Monday to Wednesday and 10am to 1am Thursday to Sunday. The Aware Helpline is a non directive listening service for people…
Skype Therapy – Can it work?
While mostly working in 50 minute face-to-face sessions, I also offer therapy sessions over Skype. This is generally for clients who are unable to meet in person, or for existing clients who are travelling but wish to continue with therapeutic work. While face-to-face sessions are the ideal, psychotherapy is all about the spoken word and…
Guest post – “Here’s the thing about Self Harm”
A brutally and beautifully honest guest blog by TV3 Midday panelist, blogger and writer Jen Ronan (@JayRow). You can follow her blog, the House of J-Ro at http://www.jenronan.com. Here’s the Thing About Self Harm Sure look, there isn’t one among us who jokingly goes on about banging our heads off walls when talking about…
Helping a loved one through a broken heart
This is just one story of how to help a friend through heartbreak. This particular blogpost is not supported by proven psychological studies, it is anecdotal and about a friend’s story I heard recently that filled me with joy. Siobhan was supposed to get married last Christmas. After 8 years together, a wedding dress paid…
Bébhinn Farrell Psychotherapy 