Lotus Counselling & Psychotherapy MIACP

06/08/2026

Applications are open for play volunteers to support children and their families in Cavan General Hospital

04/08/2026

MENTAL HEALTH: Family resource centres in Cavan and Monaghan have received mental health funding for a men's programme and to increase counselling services.

21/07/2026

Battle the loneliness. Some great meet up opportunities in the local area. Connect with other people and have a chat

'Reminiscence Time in Johnston Central Library'
Come along to share stories, photos and mementos about our childhood pets.
Meeting on Saturday, 25th of July at 11.30am.
Contact the Library on 049 437 8500.

16/07/2026

It's back, with a new message, anyone seen it about?

13/07/2026

Therapy can be short term or long term, depending on clients needs.
Some people come to therapy with a specific issue or life event that they need support with such as a loss, a relationship breakdown or as a a safe place to explore an idea or decision making, while others come to therapy for a longer period for deeper personal work and support, such as issues in childhood, trauma or wanting to continually work on their mental wellbeing and have a safe place to offload on the regular. Whatever you need, you’re welcome in my therapy room. WhatsApp 0892278476 for an appointment.

03/07/2026

Taking the first step to better mental health can be tough, but you’re not alone. Thanks to HSE funding, MyMind is offering 6 Free Appointments for men aged 18+ in Ireland facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. No referral needed. Sessions are available in-person at MyMind's 11 locations across Ireland and online, subject to availability.

Get support for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationships, and more.

Start today, visit: mymind.org/free-therapy-for-men

19/06/2026

Successful book Launch last night in Cornafean for Deirdre Donnelly with her newly published book ‘Where life meets you x’ - this is a very gentle read with lots of self help tips. Deirdre shares parts of her own life and experiences in a warm and honest way. I was interviewed by Deirdre on her podcast in relation to Grief and she shared some of the interview in her book. Best wishes Deirdre, great achievement 👏🏼🌼♥️

05/06/2026

Over the past number of years, both through my clinical work and my own doctoral journey, I have found myself returning to the same question.

What is it that helps some people continue to move through life after experiencing significant adversity in childhood?

We often hear about trauma, resilience, and post-traumatic growth, yet I have become increasingly interested in the less visible ways people endure, adapt, survive, and make sense of their experiences.

My doctoral research, Unearthing the Unseen, aims to explore how adults understand difficult childhood experiences and the inner ways of being that developed in response to them.

I am interested in the stories people carry, the meanings they have made, and the personal capacities that helped them navigate what was often unimaginable.

This research is deeply important to me, not only as a psychotherapist and researcher, but as someone who believes that there is immense value in listening carefully to people's lived experiences.

If you feel you may be interested in taking part, I would love to hear from you.

For the purposes of this study, developmental trauma or childhood adversity refers to difficult, distressing, or adverse experiences that occurred repeatably during childhood, particularly within important relationships such as those with parents, caregivers.

These experiences may include emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parental substance misuse, inconsistent caregiving, emotional unavailability, chronic criticism, rejection, bullying, loss, or growing up in an environment where a child did not feel safe, supported, or emotionally secure.

For further information, please contact:
[email protected]

25/05/2026

Did you know that Counsellors and Psychotherapists don’t tell you what to do?
We help you to explore your thoughts, behaviours and emotions so you can make your own decisions. Therapy helps you to navigate your life in ways that are beneficial to you and your wellbeing - offering support, making suggestions, giving you the tools to manage your feelings and just allowing you the safe space to speak. Try out a session and see for yourself 🌼

06/05/2026