Diane O'Neill Counselling & Psychotherapy

Diane O'Neill Counselling & Psychotherapy IAHIP Accredited Psychotherapist offering a safe healing space to those who may feel deeply unhappy

Qualified Psychotherapist helping Adults (18+) who struggle with many day-to-day issues - Personal/Work related stress; Depression; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Grief; Loss; Self-harm; Suicidal ideation; Relationship/Sexual Identity issues; Trauma.

14/05/2026

Might be of interest to some patients. As a regular choir member I can definitely vouch for the health benefits both physically and psychologically - Dr Gráinne

18/01/2026

Choosing or changing your career path can be daunting, but help is at hand. Rita de Brún speaks with a range of expert advisors

My private practice re-opens **Tuesday 20th January**I have limited spaces available for new clients but please do conta...
08/01/2026

My private practice re-opens **Tuesday 20th January**

I have limited spaces available for new clients but please do contact if you need support. If I can’t help I will always put you in touch with a therapist I’d recommend who has availability.

07/01/2026

Highly recommend this is anyone is interested. 😊😊

**Practice is now closed till 19th Jan 2026**As the year draws to an end and the Christmas lights are shining bright, I ...
24/12/2025

**Practice is now closed till 19th Jan 2026**

As the year draws to an end and the Christmas lights are shining bright, I reflect on the year gone past.

I feel blessed to do the work I do. Honoured to be part of healing journeys. I look back with pride on those who have crossed the threshold of my therapy room and look forward to what 2026 brings.

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a healing new year. 🎄

11/12/2025

Some children seem to manage so well at school — polite, quiet, compliant.
Then they come home and everything falls apart.

That shift isn’t manipulation.
It’s the crash that happens when a child has spent all day masking, suppressing, and holding it together.

At school they survive.
At home they release.

Our new visual explores what’s really happening beneath the surface — and why those meltdowns after school are actually signs of trust and safety, not defiance.

Explore our linked toolkits for deeper support:
Masking Toolkit – understanding the hidden effort of blending in
After-School Restraint Collapse Toolkit – practical strategies for recovery and regulation at home.
Instant electronic download with secure global checkout. at link in comments ⬇️ or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

Save this post for when you need the reminder that 'coping' can come at a cost — and that behaviour always tells a story.

11/12/2025

When a young person has ADHD, the world can feel busy, loud, fast, and full of expectations that don’t always match how their brain works.

This series, A Child's Voice, gives space for their voice — honest, brave, and beautifully human.

It’s here to help adults pause, listen, and truly understand what life feels like on the inside.

Every child deserves to be seen beyond their behaviour.
Every child deserves support that honours how their brain is wired.
Let’s listen to their voice… and let it guide us.

See footer in visual for free download info.

11/12/2025

Some children find the school day extra hard — not because they’re being difficult, but because their executive function skills are still developing.

These skills help us organise, plan, remember instructions, manage emotions, switch tasks and cope with change. When they’re under strain, the day can feel like a marathon… and by home time, there may be after-school restraint collapse.

Children who may find executive function more challenging include those with:
ADHD
Autism
Dyspraxia / DCD
Learning Differences (e.g., dyslexia)
Anxiety or mood-based needs
Children who have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or early adversity
Children born prematurely

If your child melts the second they walk through the door, struggles to “hold it together”, or seems exhausted by the school day — this is not a behaviour problem. It’s a nervous system and executive load problem.

I’ve put together a After-School Restraint Collapse Pack, including:
A compassionate guide
Co-regulation support ideas
And an Executive Function Checklist to help you understand the “why” behind the behaviour.
Link in comments below⬇️ or in bio to download.

Address

‘Anchor Therapy Room’, Kilrane
Wexford
Y35YK2D

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+353876470036

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