Are you thinking about starting Therapy for the first time? Here’s what you need to know.

Anybody can benefit from therapy, and this does not necessarily mean that they have some problem. Perhaps, it is like having a personal trainer for their mental health. It is vital […]

Tom Hanks and how to work through what we have all lost with Covid-19

I watched the new Tom Hanks movie (News of the World) last night. Whilst there was a little too much melodrama and saccharin in that cup of tea for me, […]

What causes you to be bored?

Boredom –A dead end or a cave of unmined diamonds Boredom can raise its ugly head when we have little control over our environment and ability to change the situation. […]

Are you burned out? 

Do you find yourself caring less about a job you were once passionate about? Is the level of exhaustion you are feeling overwhelming? Are you starting to feel ineffective in […]

9 Steps to Emotional Wellbeing during the Lockdown

More than ever, we need to pay attention and check in to how we are coping during this lockdown. As we enter the third lockdown, we cut short our Christmas […]

5 Tips to help you get through the festive season and stay well

Managing your mental health during Christmas. Whether or not Christmas is part of your life, your mental health might be affected by it happening around you. It is often a […]

Self-Compassion

What is Self-Compassion? When we think of compassion, we usually imagine it as something directed towards others. Compassion is both that wish we have for others to be free from […]

Intrusive Thoughts And Anxiety

The many physical symptoms that co-exist with anxiety, such as blushing or stuttering in social anxiety, or those associated with feelings of panic such as palpitations or feelings of breathlessness, […]

Are you feeling anxious due to the current restrictions?

The government message is that we are all in this together. While it is a call to awareness and action it seems to be an inaccurate description of reality. The […]

What is Integrative Psychotherapy?

As the name suggests Integrative therapy combines (integrates) different forms of psychotherapy. What are the main ideas behind Integrative Psychotherapy? The Integrative approach works with you in your uniqueness. The […]

Loneliness- Not Just an Older Person’s Issue

Many research attributes loneliness with older people and while this is a common issue, it is important not to forget that everyone, at any age, can experience loneliness that can […]

What if I don’t get the results I wanted from my leaving cert?

Firstly, take a deep breath and keep breathing. You may be feeling disappointed or unsure about the future and what it holds for you right now, this is ok and […]

Ways to look after your mental health

Do you want to know how to look after your mental health? People often take their mental health for granted until they begin to struggle. They often only take action […]

Breathing Technique: Simple and effective tool to control our anxiety and stress levels

Do you want to learn tools to help you reduce your stress and help you manage anxiety? Join Bogdan, qualified and experienced Psychotherapist as he demonstrated this  simple and effective […]

Anxiety During Phase 3

How emerging from the Lockdown is not necessarily a relief for someone with anxiety Written by Anne Devlin, Psychotherapist at City Therapy The current pandemic followed by the lockdown and […]

Managing Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times

Dealing with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times

Top foods to improve your mood 

Top foods to improve your mood  By Sandra Lawes, Nutritionist Sandra@nurturewithin.ie If, like many of us, you have over indulged a tad during the lockdown, it may have left you […]

Is online therapy as good as face to face therapy? Psychotherapist perspective

Is online therapy as good as face to face therapy? I have recently had to move my business online and while it was something I was already considering it was […]

Zoom for Webinar

Just a little a couple of points to help your experience flow smoother

Isolation – Being, Feeling and Combating

Isolation – Being, Feeling and Combating
By Anne Devlin

Supporting family from a distance during COVID_19 crisis: Looking at the things I can control

Supporting family from a distance during COVID_19 crisis: Looking at the things I can control By Shaunna Impey, MIACP 6th of April 2020 I was delighted to have the opportunity […]

Myths about Counselling and Psychotherapy

7 Myths about Counselling and Psychotherapy 1. There is no difference between counselling and psychotherapy Counselling is normally considered short term and looking at a specific issue, whereas, Psychotherapy is […]

Coping after a Break up

Have you or a friend just been through a Breakup? Here are some ways ideas that might help you through it Although a relationship is no longer healthy, a breakup […]

Supporting a Friend with Cancer

Do you know how you might support a friend with Cancer? Every person with Cancer is different and their needs and wishes are different, below are some general suggestions about […]

Becoming Unstuck

Let go There is a term called the ‘Sunk-Cost Fallacy’ which basically means we are more likely to hold onto something if we have invested a lot in it, whether […]

Untitled – Kevin Bohan Art

Story behind it. “I’ll give you something to cry about” // “Act like a man” // “Real men don’t cry” Growing up in Ireland in the 1970/80s there was still […]

Setting Personal Boundaries

  Setting Personal Boundaries As the saying goes ‘Good fences make good neighbours’ So what are boundaries? And why are they important? Personal boundaries are guidelines, limits, rules that an […]

Studying Abroad – Culture Shock

 Tips for Dealing with Culture Shock The moment you land in your new study abroad country you will be busy taking in the newness around you. You might be […]

Studying Abroad – FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

    FOMO (Fear of missing out) when studying abroad Moving to a new country and experiencing a different culture can be really thrilling when studying abroad. The planning, the […]

Studying Abroad – Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Medication

 Pre-existing medical conditions and medication.              Having a pre-existing medical condition should not negatively impact your study abroad experience once you are prepared. It […]

Studying Abroad – LGBT+ and Exploration

LGBT+ and Exploration  Another aspect of studying/living abroad is having the space to contemplate your sexuality and gender as many LGBT+ students have discovered. Ireland is becoming more progressive having […]

Studying Abroad – Managing Anxiety

Anxiety  There are many things while studying abroad that can trigger anxiety. Everything is different; the food, the culture, your peer group, how you communicate with family and indeed less […]

City Therapy – Data Protection Statement

  18 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Ph: 086 37 88 002. Email:citycounsellingdublin@gmail.com    City Therapy – Data Protection Statement For Service Users Your privacy is important to us. This privacy […]

The Final Chapter – Marie Roche

‘The Final Chapter’ This was the final step. The final tablet. The last time taking antidepressants. I really enjoyed completing this painting. I wanted to create a piece that would […]

Safe Place

‘Safe Place’ Everyone needs a safe place. It could be the seat in a park looking out over the river. It could be your bedroom. It could be when you’re […]

Lack of Control

‘Lack of Control’ My entire body was going through hell. I could not control it. So I wanted to take back some power by doing a painting that I could […]

LGBT+

LGBT+ Counselling & Psychotherapy Written by Christine O’ Hea “The moment that you feel, just possibly, you are walking down the street naked, exposing too much of your heart and […]

El manejo de las emociones es tan importante como el cuidado de nuestro cuerpo para estar saludables.

El manejo de las emociones es tan importante como el cuidado de nuestro cuerpo para estar saludables Author: Camoa Bastidas Estamos acostumbrados a buscar atención médica cada vez que nuestra […]

Sandtray Therapy

Sandtray therapy ‘Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.’ Carl Jung As psychotherapists we journey with people from all walks of life, […]

Tips To Deal with Social Anxiety

What to expect from the first session

What is CBT?

My Experience of Self-Doubt

My experience of Self Doubt…….. So, I moved from a very lovely full-time secure position to working for myself full-time. While I might, as a fully trained psychotherapist, have all […]

Depression – Animated Short (Simple and Powerful)

Living with Mental Health Problems

Starting Therapy – What to Expect

Starting Therapy – Whatever reasons you have for going to speak to someone it can be less daunting if you have some idea what to expect. The first thing to […]

De-Stress Tool Kit

  10 Tools for your De-Stress Tool Kit We all get stressed from time to time. Below are some tips and tools you can bring into your every day to […]

Understanding Vulnerability

The power of vulnerability Author: Michael Hofmann, Grad. Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy When we hear the word vulnerability we immediately tend to associate weakness, lack of confidence, low self-esteem and […]

Body Image, Eating Disorder & How to Deal With It?

Body Image Body image is the perception a person has in relation to their physical self. This perception is also, and more importantly, linked to the thoughts and feelings the […]

What is Stress & How it affects you?

First Consultation Free Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so common that it has become normal way of living. Stress is […]

Depression & How to know if you are in depression?

Information on Depression ““Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases […]

Anger Management & How to manage it?

Do you find yourself getting into frequent arguments and fights? Would you describe yourself as having a short fuse? Anger is a healthy and normal emotion, but when anger is explosive and […]

Depression, Anxiety & Low Esteem in LGBT community & How to deal with it?

Depression, anxiety and low self-esteem are issues that can affect everyone, however, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals can have other sources of mental distress which are experienced just […]

Stages of grief and loss & How to cope with it?

Coping with Grief and Loss Understanding the Grieving Process Losing someone you love or care intensely about is extremely painful. Experiencing many difficult emotions is common and it can feel […]

What is Mindfulness, Why & Who Can Practice It?

Mindfulness can be a benefit to anyone, but the following people may find it particularly helpful: Those who are carers or in the caring professions; When we are looking after […]