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Protecting Our Mental Health

12th November 2015
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Sometimes it’s difficult to explain or talk about our fears, anxieties and worries. Quite a few people are too shy to ask for help when it feels like their world is falling apart. Mental health is a description of the state of one’s mind, feelings and emotions. It is an integral part of our overall…

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How to pick the right therapist for you – thejournal.ie

27th January 2015
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Published on 25th January 2015 in thejournal.ie – read it here THE MOTIVATION FOR writing this piece is a personal one. I have experienced and continue to experience mental health issues. It all came to a head in 2006 but thankfully I found the services of One in Four and was able to address my trauma as […]

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Begin the coversation

26th March 2014
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Psychotherapy and counselling gives you a regular time to think and talk about the issues, which are stopping you from living a happier and fuller life. This is carried out in a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space. You and the therapist will explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be causing emotional and physical distress. […]

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Mental Health of Migrants

21st November 2013
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Insight Matters passionately supports the commitment to an equal and inclusive Ireland. We believe in offering culturally sensitive and inclusive personal development, psychotherapy and counselling services to all those affected by prejudice, racism and discrimination. What is Prejudice? Prejudice is defined as a negative prejudgment or assumption made about or towards somebody, based on opinion […]

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Trauma and Abuse Counselling at Insight Matters

5th September 2013
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Trauma is a painful emotional experience or shock, often producing lasting psychological effects. If you have experienced or witnessed an emotionally overwhelming event e.g. car accident, abuse or victimisation, sexual attack, assault or burglary, loss or bereavement or a childhood trauma, you may experience distressing traumatic symptoms.  These can occur immediately following the event or […]

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Fears & Phobia Counselling

24th August 2013
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Approximately 7-11% of the general population experiences a specific phobia at some point in their lives. The most common phobias include: animals (e.g. snakes, spiders, insects); natural environment (e.g. water, heights); blood/injection/injury (e.g. needles, dentists); and situational phobias (e.g. elevators, flying). Other fears and phobias include fear of choking, vomiting or contracting an illness. Development […]

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How can you resolve Relationship Difficulties?!

1st August 2013
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Relationships hold an important and influential place in our lives in that they are an equal source of joy and distress at varying times.  When your relationships are healthy, nurturing and growth inspiring you feel more connected to those around you, your society and fundamentally to yourself, enabling you a greater sense of well-being and […]

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Mental Health

19th July 2013
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Insight Matters offer individual counselling and psychotherapy and relationship counselling to members of the LGBTQ community in addition to facilitated personal development groups We provide a skilled and confidential service to individuals and couples of all genders and all sexual orientations. Individuals at any point in their lives experience depression, stress, anxiety and any number of […]

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Assertiveness Training

18th July 2013
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Do you find it difficult to express anger or irritation? Do you find it hard to say No! Do you feel you’re overly polite and allow others to take advantage of you? Being assertive involves being able to express yourself clearly, to have your needs met and your rights acknowledged while also being able to […]

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Reality Therapy

7th June 2012
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  This is a method of therapy developed by the psychiatrist, William Glasser, MD in the 1960’s. The main point of this therapeutic approach is that people can choose behaviours that will help them to better meet their needs in the future. Reality therapy focuses on the responsibility of the client to develop their own […]

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Bernadette Meade graduated from PCI college in 2011 with an Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Bernadette is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). At The Orchard Counselling our approach is mainly person centered but is adjusted to suit the individual client. We deal with a broad range of issues from anxiety, bereavement, addictions, eating disorders, depression, post natal depression,suicide, teenage problems, confidence and self esteem, sex abuse, separation and divorce, relationships, loss, fertility and gender issues..

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