9 Steps to Emotional Wellbeing during the Lockdown
Dated: 4th January 2021More 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 […]
Read MoreMore 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 […]
Read MoreManaging 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreMany 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 […]
Read MoreFirstly, 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 […]
Read MoreDo 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 […]
Read MoreDo 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 […]
Read MoreThinking of attending Psychotherapy or Counselling and wondering what would the benefits be to you. We have written down 12 benefits that might be helpful to known. Helps you put […]
Read MoreLets talk about anxiety💜🙌 On the 8th of July Anne Devlin and Shaunna Impey, Psychotherapists and Founders of City Therapy, Dame Street answered viewers questions on Anxiety. Watch this live […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreDealing with Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times
Read MorePsychotherapy can help you manage your worried mind and ease anxiety. Anxiety and worry is a normal part of life. It is perfectly natural to worry about an upcoming interview, […]
Read MoreTop 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 […]
Read MoreIs 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 […]
Read MorePractical tips to help you manage back to work anxiety Blog by: Anne Devlin Psychotherapist and Director of City Therapy While a break from work is essential for our mental […]
Read MoreLearning from my 82 Year old Aunt: Tips to help you combat Boredom during Isolation By Anne Devlin, Psychotherapist I recall a conversation I had last year with an elderly […]
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By Anne Devlin
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 […]
Read MoreThe COVID_19 outbreak is a challenging time for most people, if not all of us. We are living with uncertainty and finding ways to manage increased fear and anxiety. It […]
Read MoreClients experience of therapy Like many people I started therapy when I felt very lost and lacking direction in my life. I wasn’t sure what to expect before I started […]
Read MoreChoosing the right therapist? Not sure what therapist would be the right fit? Not sure which approach would suit your needs? Here are a 4 few tips that will […]
Read More7 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 […]
Read MoreHave 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 […]
Read MoreDo 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 […]
Read MoreLet 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 […]
Read MoreStory 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 […]
Read More 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 […]
Read More 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 […]
Read MoreFOMO (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 […]
Read More 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 […]
Read MoreLGBT+ 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 […]
Read MoreAnxiety 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 […]
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Read More‘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 […]
Read More‘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 […]
Read More‘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 […]
Read MoreEl 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 […]
Read MoreSandtray 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, […]
Read MoreMy 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 […]
Read MoreStarting 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 […]
Read More10 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreBody 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 […]
Read MoreFirst 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 […]
Read MoreInformation 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 […]
Read MoreDo 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 […]
Read MoreDepression, 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 […]
Read MoreCoping 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 […]
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Read MoreAccording to Aoife Boyle founder of Whitespace Meditation and Mindfulness trainer at City Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre the benefits of a regular mindfulness practice are many, as the world of […]
Read MoreMindfulness 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 […]
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