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� Accredited Counsellor & Adolescent Psychotherapist (MIACP/MBACP)
🗣️Individual therapy for adults and teens (12 - 30)
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Parent consultations available online and in person
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As we move into the summer months, many families find themselves navigating a change in pace.School routines end.Schedul...
17/06/2026

As we move into the summer months, many families find themselves navigating a change in pace.

School routines end.
Schedules shift.
Sleep patterns change.
More time is spent at home.

For some teens, this transition feels exciting. For others, it can take a little longer to settle into.

The same is true for parents.

If things feel a little out of sync right now, that doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. It often just means everyone is adjusting to a new rhythm.

There can be a temptation to fill every day, create the perfect routine, or make the most of every moment.

But sometimes what is needed most is a little patience, flexibility, and time.

Not every season is about doing more.
Some seasons are simply about finding your feet! 🫶

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When teens pull away, avoid things, or shut down, it's easy to focus on the behaviour.But behaviour is often the final p...
14/06/2026

When teens pull away, avoid things, or shut down, it's easy to focus on the behaviour.

But behaviour is often the final piece of a much bigger picture.

Underneath avoidance, there may be worry.

Underneath shutting down, there may be shame.

Underneath withdrawal, there may be embarrassment.

Thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all interconnected.

One of the most helpful things we can do as parents is become curious about what's underneath rather than focusing solely on what we can see.

When we can dilute shame, normalise embarrassment, and remind our teens that they can cope with worry, we help them build confidence in their ability to navigate difficult emotions.

Because the goal isn't to remove every uncomfortable feeling.
It's to help them learn that they can move through those feelings and come out the other side. 🤍

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12/06/2026

Exam season can bring a lot of pressure, not just for young people, but for parents too. 🌿

It can be hard knowing what to say, how much to encourage, or when to step back.

The good news is that your teen doesn’t need you to have all the answers right now.

Often, the most supportive things are the simplest:
🤍 Helping with the basics
🤍 Encouraging them when they doubt themselves
🤍 Reminding them that they are loved, regardless of the outcome

These exams matter, but they do not define who your teen is.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our young people is the reassurance that their worth has never been dependent on a grade, a result, or a number on a page.

Wishing all students and their families lots of self-compassion over the coming weeks.

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I'm sharing something a little different to my usual content.This is a poem I wrote through the lens of a 14 year old bo...
08/06/2026

I'm sharing something a little different to my usual content.

This is a poem I wrote through the lens of a 14 year old boy with ADHD.

It's inspired by the many incredible young people I have had the privilege to work with who have taught me so much about this experience.

Often, it has been one person who believed in them, be it a teacher, a coach or extended family member that helped them to believe in themselves.

Other times, it was finding ‘their thing’ that supported them to cope and eventually flourish.

Having someone believe in & encourage teens can be truly transformative.

It gives hope and supports confidence in a world where they feel they're failing.

It gives purpose and meaning when they feel lost.

It reminds them that they're not alone ❤️

Exam season can be stressful for the whole family.As parents, it can be tempting to ask more questions, offer more remin...
05/06/2026

Exam season can be stressful for the whole family.

As parents, it can be tempting to ask more questions, offer more reminders, or worry alongside our teens. After all, we care deeply and want them to do well.

But often, what adolescents need most during this time is not more pressure, it's more support. 🌿

A calm presence.
Encouragement.
A reminder that their worth isn't dependent on a set of results.

The exams are theirs to sit, but they don't have to carry the emotional weight of them alone.

Sometimes the most powerful message we can give our teens is:

"I believe in you, regardless of how this goes."

Wishing all students and their families the very best over the coming weeks. 🤍

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To all the students sitting the Leaving Certificate this week... 🌿✍️Take a deep breath.It's completely normal to feel ne...
02/06/2026

To all the students sitting the Leaving Certificate this week... 🌿✍️

Take a deep breath.

It's completely normal to feel nervous, overwhelmed, excited, worried, hopeful and sometimes all at once.

Remember, your job is not to be perfect.
Your job is simply to show up and do the best you can with what you know in that moment. 🙌

Try to stay focused on the next paper rather than the next few weeks.
One exam at a time.
One day at a time.

👇And perhaps most importantly remember:

Your worth has never been determined by a set of results.

You are already more than any number on a page.

Wishing you calm minds, steady nerves, and lots of self-compassion over the coming weeks. 🫶
Mary 🤍

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29/05/2026

Summer can bring a welcome break from school routines, but for some teens, too much unstructured time can feel difficult too. 🌿

Changes in routine, less social connection, disrupted sleep, and more time alone with their thoughts can sometimes impact mood, anxiety, and overall wellbeing during the summer months.

This free download was created to gently support teens in creating a little more structure, balance, and regulation over the holidays, without pressure or perfection.

Inside, you’ll find simple prompts and ideas to help support:
☀️ Routine
☀️ Emotional wellbeing
☀️ Rest and regulation
☀️ Connection and independence

A small bit of structure can go a long way in helping teens feel more grounded during long summer days. 🤍

Download HERE: https://linktr.ee/maryhogantherapy

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Supporting a teen through low mood or self-harm can feel incredibly overwhelming as a parent.Often, what we see on the o...
26/05/2026

Supporting a teen through low mood or self-harm can feel incredibly overwhelming as a parent.

Often, what we see on the outside, withdrawal, shutting down, irritability, exhaustion, is only a small glimpse of what may be happening internally. 🌿

Behind the behaviour can be overwhelm, shame, emotional distress, or difficulty coping with feelings that feel too big to manage alone.

This course was created to help parents better understand what may be happening beneath the surface and how to respond in ways that feel calm, compassionate, and supportive.

Inside, we explore:
• Understanding low mood and self-harm during adolescence
• Responding without increasing shame or fear
• Supporting emotional regulation and connection
• Practical, evidence-based guidance for parents

You don’t need to have all the answers to support your teen but understanding can make a huge difference. 🤍

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.maryhogantherapy.ie/supporting-my-teen-with-low-mood-and-self-harm

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The teen years ask a lot of everyone involved. 😅Your adolescent is navigating change, identity, emotions, friendships, p...
20/05/2026

The teen years ask a lot of everyone involved. 😅

Your adolescent is navigating change, identity, emotions, friendships, pressure, and independence… often all at once.

And as parents, we’re adjusting too.
Learning when to step in, when to step back, when to listen, and when to simply stay steady beside them.

There’s no perfect way to do this stage.
Just growth, learning, and figuring it out together over time. 🤍

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