McNeive Counselling & Psychotherapy

26/06/2024

My new workplace, with a painting of Tramore Bay if I’m feeling homesick 🙂

05/02/2024

A simple shift in language but powerful

Shifting from “I am” to “I feel” gives you the chance to step back from the emotion, learn from it, and make the wisest choice.

Studies have found that labeling your emotions in this way helps to tamp down your stress response, which gives you the space to move forward in the way that best serves you.

Give it a try the next time you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by your emotions. You can even help your loved ones put it into practice by asking them what they are feeling and helping them put it into words.

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29/11/2023

Hi everyone. Been a long time since I posted anything. Just a quick note to say I will be moving to my new premises at 10 Monastery Heath Square, Clondalkin from the start of December. Many thanks to Susi Lodola and all the team in Tallaght for making it such a memorable place to work from. Hopefully I'll be just as happy in my new premises.

17/12/2022

I will be on annual leave till Jan 3. I will reply to any correspondence when I get back. Thanks to everyone for your support and wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year 😀

29/11/2022

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02/11/2022

Beautiful and powerful video about addiction

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28/05/2022

This is a good article with some good insights and tips

A sudden episode of intense fear leaves sufferers feeling debilitated and out of control. Practical steps can help to regain calm and avoid future attacks

01/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

01/11/2021

This is a book I am re-reading. It's also an 8-week programme in mindfulness. Easy to follow and practical. Does anyone else have a book they recommend?

04/09/2021

Great advice about choosing a counsellor

I ask every new client if they have been to therapy before and sometimes they tell me they have and it really helped them and that's why they now want to get counselling again to work on whatever issues they may have.

But sometimes a new client tells me they have seen a therapist before but they did not find it helpful at all.
Going to therapy and seeing no change may cause frustration. It may seem like a waste of time and money.

So why does therapy sometimes not work?
Despite the fact that research shows that therapy has longer-lasting effects than medication, therapy will not work for all people all of the time.

There can be various reasons for this; You may not be ready for talking about your problems or you may have been pressured to go to counselling. Another reason may be that the therapy style of your therapist does not suit you or you are not connecting with your therapist.

Here are some tips on how to help you get the therapy and therapist that works for you:

💥 Do a little bit of research first. Call up a couple of therapists and have a chat and find out what their approach to therapy is.

💥Ask if the therapist is accredited.

💥 If you think that after a couple of sessions you don't seem to be building a rapport with your therapist, let your therapist know how you feel. This often leads to stronger therapeutic relationships as you both figure out an approach that works best for you.

💥 Most of your change happens between sessions. Many therapists will ask you to do tasks between sessions to help you explore your behaviours and thoughts. The more you engage with those tasks the more benefits will be achieved.


IACP - Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy group

16/07/2021

A great free service

Delivered online, this programme teaches us about how our thoughts work and how this can influence our behaviour.