Inner Journey Counselling and Psychotherapy Cork

20/04/2026

Integrating Neurodiversity affirming Practices
13 CPD points workshop

Starting this Saturday

Therapy Academy is an online resource for therapists and those concerned with the mental health field to take CPD courses and further their expertise.

28/03/2026

The canvas of the mind: expressive arts and neurodivergence

My article has been published

17/03/2026

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02/03/2026

Upcoming Workshops

Workshop 1: The NeuroDivergency Grand Tour (3 x 2.5 h Sessions)
Focus: Establishing the "Map and Compass" for ND life.

Topics Covered:

Neurodiversity vs. Neurodivergent definitions
The Spiky Profile & Monotropism (Flow States)
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Processing & Processing Delays
Object/People Permanence
The Double Empathy Problem
Direct vs. Indirect Communication (Small Talk Decoding & Scripting)
Non-Traditional Connection
Task Initiation (The Wall of Awful) & Wait Mode

Workshop 2: The Sensory & Biological Body
Focus: Regulation from the inside out.

Topics Covered: * Interoception (hearing internal signals)
Body-Led Regulation & Limbic Overload physiology
Crisis states vs. Baseline
Movement as a tool & Stimming/Fidgeting
Sensory Food Safety
Creating a Personal Sensory Map

Workshop 3: Social Safety & Emotional Resilience
Focus: Protecting your peace in a neurotypical world.

Topics Covered: * Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Emotional Dysregulation
Setting Dynamic Boundaries (energy-based)
Social Battery management
Literal Conflict Resolution
The Justice Compass (Ethics/Fairness)
Unmasking Safely

Workshop 4: The Low-Demand Sanctuary
Focus: Strategic design for your home and work life.

Topics Covered: * Low-Demand Living (PDA-friendly approaches)

Choice Paralysis & Environmental Sensory Audits
Body Doubling (Deep Dive)
Visual Cues & Timers
Using Environment as an External Brain
Dopamine-Seeking vs. Task Completion

Workshop 5: Identity, Integration & The Future
Focus: Long-term sustainability and personal growth.

Topics Covered: * The ND Grief Process & Post-Diagnostic Identity

The "Double Rainbow" (Intersecting Identities)
Burnout & The Fatigue Cycle
Sleep/Wake cycles & Digital Overload
Support Ecosystems vs. Independence
Parenting through an ND Lens
Moving toward Interdependence

Pricing & Attendance
Fees: Fees are charged per Workshop (this includes all parts/sessions within that workshop). Note: Attendance at all parts of a Workshop is highly recommended for the best experience.

15/02/2023

New therapeutic group starts soon!
SELF ESTEEM workshops, 15hours, 10weeks

03/05/2022

Therapeutic group Starting soon
Tickets on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/10-weeks-therapeutic-group-work-interpersonal-issues-emotional-regulation-tickets-328728936097

We can help you cope with difficulties in life, and discover your best self. Safe, caring and confidential space for you to explore feelings, beliefs and behaviours.

03/05/2022

New Therapeutic Group starting soon

Only 8 places. The sessions last 60-70 min depending on the number of participants. Group will start with a minimum of 5 people. Only 18+

29/09/2021

New Therapeutic Group announced
https://opendoorscounselling.com/groups/

29/09/2021

Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy

Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy Children only have limited life experience. They are constantly learning about the world around them and they need confidence to grow. The fears and anxieties of children can quickly destroy their fragile confidence if they are not provided with adequat...

30/06/2021

Child and adolescent Couselling and Psychotherapy is now in service
contact Monica for more information
https://opendoorscounselling.com/book-with-monika/