Evolution Counselling

Thanks to Linda and Tim from for a beautiful lunch. Wonderful space for retreats @ Saint Mullins, Carlow, Ireland

Sticks and stones may hurt my bones, but words can never hurt me! We now know that this phrase is untrue sticks and stones and words can cause not just physical but emotional pain. DART's and Falls can result in wounds that heal physically. The trigger of the DART and the fall and the journey to recovery can take a more extended period. My physical injuries have improved, but the emotional cost is taking slightly longer to recover from fully.

All of us have triggers some small irritations or some life changes that can result in our feeling and thinking we are in danger. Getting onto the DART now is more relaxed, my heart doesn't start pumping when I am walking down to the station, and the DART is arriving. I can sit at the station waiting and feel comfortable. Taking the step onto the DART does result in a trigger of danger. It can take time for this to end.

We all have different ways to self-soothe; having a warm relaxing bath in a darkened room is one way. In Dublin, we are fortunate to be surrounded by parks in the City-Centre. Getting outside to be with nature is during your working day gives you space to be. Merrion Square, located close to my practice, is a source of allowing us to be in the here-and-now. Bringing awareness to where you feel your breath awareness; however, this is not always suitable for everyone. Listening to your feel-good music is another way. One great advantage of mobile phones is the accessibility to a wide range of music - one fantastic benefit of having a mobile phone today.

I have made use of my feel-good music while walking down to the DART station to distract my mind and regain the ability to recognise the DART as a danger.

I have also made use of my breathing, focusing on my breath, my heart and my feet three times tells my brain I am safe, I am not in danger. It is an ability we can do anywhere, any time, any place because we breathe all the time.

Life can throw us curveballs. My fall was a curveball, and it was a bad fall. In some ways, it has made my life more comfortable, and solutions found for projects. I hope you had the opportunity to learn therapists are human and also need help and support at times. Regardless of whether you are a therapist, nurse, or social worker, we are not an island and self-sufficient we need each other. To understand what triggers are, emotional and physical pain and that the road to health can take time regardless of whether it is physical or our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Therapy gives a safe place in which to discuss our fears and worries. It also gives us space to celebrate our progress.

If you are interested in learning more about your triggers, I offer individualised therapy and small workshops to take time to slow down and focus on you.

Why do People Attend Therapy?

People can attend therapy because they are unhappy but they are not sure why.

It might not because of a major trauma it can be because of relationship difficulties, loneliness, struggling in work or

Feeling uncomfortable in your skin and trying to fit in

It does not have to be one major issue but lots of smaller issues.

Therapy gives you the time to slow down, breathe and gently accept you.

With support and a listening, kind ear life starts to get easier.

You get to understand yourself

It takes courage and strength to acknowledge you need support.

I offer a safe, confidential space.

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