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The Holistic Butterfly

The Holistic Butterfly offers one to one Counselling, workshops and variety of Holistic therapies

05/09/2026

What if we treated our minds a little more like a fire?

We wouldn’t expect a fire to burn brightly all the time.

Sometimes it burns strongly.
Sometimes it dies down.
Sometimes it needs a little more fuel.
And sometimes, we simply sit beside it and notice what is happening.

Our minds can be like that too.

We can spend so much time trying to fix, solve and push through that we forget we can simply pause and notice where we are.

You don’t always need an answer. Sometimes, noticing what’s going on for us is enough.

Maybe today is a day to pause, take a breath and just be where you are. Don’t forget to let your own fire blaze brightly when you can🔥

30/08/2026

A gentle September reset

As August draws to a close, there’s a little shift in the air. The long evenings, slower mornings and freedom of summer begin to slowly give way to the normality September brings with it.

For some, returning to routine feels grounding. For others, the change of pace can bring a sense of pressure, overwhelm or the realisation that there are things you have been putting off.

As we let go of the summer break and settle back into everyday life, perhaps this is a good time to pause and ask yourself:
“What do I need more or less of this season?”

If counselling has been on your mind, September can be a good opportunity to make some space for yourself.

I’m currently welcoming new clients, with limited spaces available. PM or call for more information.

Sometimes, looking after yourself starts with simply reaching out.

22/08/2026

Being human doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being authentic.

This summer, being off work has meant less makeup, less time doing my hair (as you can see lol) and definitely less effort getting dressed up 😂

And honestly, I have loved it so much.

It has reminded me that I don’t have to always look “put together” to feel good about myself.

Sometimes I’m rough around the edges. Sometimes I’m ready to go. Sometimes I’m simply relaxed.

And isn’t that what being human is?

We don’t have to have it all figured out. We just need space to be ourselves, honestly and most importantly without judgement.

That’s what I hope to offer through counselling, a space where you can come exactly as you are.

No pretending. No perfection. Just YOU as your perfectly imperfect self ❤️

I have limited spaces available for September. PM or call to find out more information 🦋

19/08/2026

Do you ever feel like you are just pretending to know what you’re doing?

You are not alone.

Imposter syndrome can make us doubt our abilities, dismiss our achievements and worry that others will eventually “find us out”.

It can sound like this in our inner self talk

“I only got lucky.”
“Everyone else knows more than me.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“What if I get it wrong?”

Try this tip: Keep a note on your phone with things you have achieved, kind words others have shared and challenges you have overcome. Read it when that familiar self-doubt creeps in.

Sometimes we need reminding of what we already know. Counselling can also offer a good space to explore this and slow down that inner critic 🦋

17/08/2026

This is a quote that has always stayed with me especially lately when I think about the way people speak about other human beings on these platforms.

It can be so easy to tear someone apart because we don’t like their post, their beliefs, the way they look or the way they choose to live their life. We see a few words or a photograph and can quickly form an opinion about an entire person, forgetting there is a real human being on the other side of the screen.

We have no idea what someone may already be carrying, mental health struggles, grief, loneliness, insecurity or battles they never speak about.

Words can have consequences. Constant judgement, name calling, bullying and online abuse can seriously affect someone’s mental health and tragically there have been cases where relentless abuse has contributed to people losing their lives.

This doesn’t mean people can’t disagree. We can challenge ideas, call out harmful behaviour and have difficult conversations. But perhaps we can do those things without taking away someone’s humanity.

We don’t have to understand someone’s life to treat them with kindness. We don’t have to agree with someone to respect them.

Before judging, commenting or joining in with tearing someone down, perhaps we could pause and remember there is a human being on the other side of that screen.

Everyone is carrying something. We rarely know the battles someone else is fighting.

15/08/2026

One of the joys of having the summer off was having the time to explore new places and enjoy a slower pace.

A little trip to Arranmore Island, beautiful scenery, fresh air and was definitely one of the summer highlights.

Feeling relaxed and recharge, ready to start back to my client work along side a new semester this time as an associate lecturer with NWRC.

14/08/2026

🦋 Introducing The Butterfly Boxes 🦋

I’m so excited to finally share something that I’ve been quietly working on for quite a while. 💙

The Butterfly Box has been a real passion project over the summer months, which I have really enjoyed bringing to life. Every item has been carefully chosen with the intention of creating a little box of comfort filled with simple tools, techniques to help ease stress and anxiety, encourage mindfulness and remind you to take a moment for yourself.

Whether it’s through creativity, relaxation, positive affirmations or gentle self-care, my hope is that these boxes offer a little calm when life feels overwhelming.

This is my first trial run of the Butterfly Boxes to see what people think and I’m so grateful for all the encouragement I’ve received already. I made 8 boxes and have 3 left.

If these are well received, I’ll be making more in September, so if you miss out this time but would like one, please let me know in advance and I can add you to my list.

If you would like one of the remaining boxes, PM me for details. They also make a beautiful gift for someone who could do with a little extra kindness and support🦋

13/08/2026

An eclipse is a reminder that light and darkness can exist side by side.

There are times in life when things feel unclear, we lose sight of who we are, where we are going, or what comes next. We can sometimes feel as though the light might never return.

These moments can sometimes be an invitation to pause, notice what we are feeling or maybe make space for what has been hidden beneath the busyness of everyday life.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach out for support.

Sometimes, having someone sit alongside you in the uncertainty is enough to help you find your way forward and let some ray of light back into your life.

Eclipse photo by my mummy Through Annie's LENS

09/08/2026

One of the hardest things about menopause can be the overthinking, questioning every little change and wondering if something is wrong.

As a therapist, I have to work hard at practising what I preach. Some days I don’t get it perfect. I still overthink and I can still be harder on myself than I would ever be with a client.

One question I find helpful is:

“Do I need to solve this right now , or do I need to soothe my nervous system ?”

If there’s something I can do, I can take one small step forward. If there isn’t then I can practise sitting with the uncertainty rather than getting caught up in the “what ifs”.

I often wonder how I would have navigated this stage of life without all the years of learning, resources I have gained and therapy. CBT techniques really help me with the overthinking.

Maybe we don’t need to have it all figured out. Maybe we just need to be a little kinder to ourselves. Our bodies are changing and that can feel unsettling at times but they are also doing something incredibly remarkable they are adapting, changing and carrying us through another stage of life.

08/08/2026

What actually happens in counselling?

No lying on a couch. No awkward staring at the clock. And definitely no judgement.

Integrative counselling means there’s no one size fits all approach. We work together to understand you, your thoughts, feelings, experiences and what you’d like to change.

Think of it as a space to pause, untangle and make sense of things.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want to talk about. You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You just need to show up as you are.

I still have a few spaces available for September.

If counselling has been on your mind, maybe this is your sign to get in touch.

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