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Clinical supervisor and an accredited integrative counsellor based in Armagh City. Offering face to face and online sessions for adults and young people.

30/03/2026

The Power of One Step Forward

So often we get stuck replaying every possible thing that could go wrong. Our minds try to protect us by preparing for the worst, but sometimes that protection becomes a prison.

What if, just for today-you shifted your focus?
What if you allowed yourself to imagine what could go right?
What if you gave yourself permission to hope again?

You don’t have to ignore your fears. You just don’t have to let them lead. Small steps and a little self compassion can open doors you didn’t realise were there.

20/03/2026

🌱 Spring reminds us that change can be beautiful.

Gentle shifts, new beginnings, and the chance to grow in your own time.
If you’re navigating a season of change, support is here.

15/03/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

To all Mums, Grandmothers, Step-Mums, and mother figures- thank you for everything you do. You are appreciated more than words can say.

We also hold space in our hearts for those who find today difficult. Those who have lost their mothers, mothers who have lost children, those longing to become mothers, and those who cannot be.

Wishing everyone a gentle and love-filled Mother’s Day, however you may be spending it. 🌸

08/03/2026

🌸 Celebrating Women with Nature’s Bloom 🌸

International Women’s Day | March 8th 2026

Today, we honour the strength, grace, and resilience of women everywhere

Like nature in full bloom, each woman brings her own vibrant colour, rooted wisdom, and quiet power to the world around her🌷💜

Here’s to the power, courage, and endless possibilities within every woman. 🌸✨

02/03/2026

✨ What Is Counselling – Really? ✨

I want to share a little about what counselling really is. It’s not about being “fixed”, it’s about having a safe space to talk, be heard, and sort through what’s on your mind.

Sometimes life feels messy, confusing, or heavy. Counselling is a place to untangle that, understand yourself better, and find ways to feel a bit lighter. You don’t need to be in crisis…sometimes it’s just about wanting things to feel different.

25/02/2026

🟣 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 🟣
(23rd Feb- 1st March 2023)

This week invites us to raise awareness and deepen understanding of how eating disorders affect lives.

An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK are currently living with an eating disorder, and around 1 in 50 will experience one at some point. Research also shows that eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition, and that over half of those affected never receive treatment.

These conditions can affect anyone. They’re often hidden, complex, and closely linked to emotional distress, trauma, and the need for safety or control.

As a community, we can help by:
• Listening with empathy
• Sharing accurate, stigma-reducing information
• Supporting those in recovery
• Advocating for accessible, trauma-informed care

If you or someone you care about is struggling, support is available, and recovery is possible.

19/02/2026

🌳Healing begins when we gently explore our roots- our stories, our experiences, our emotions.

In counselling, we offer a quiet, compassionate space for this kind of reflection, a supportive moment where you can notice what you’ve been carrying and understand yourself with greater clarity.

In that stillness, balance returns, strength grows, and peace becomes possible, one steady step at a time.

15/02/2026

The Emotional Baggage We Carry

It isn’t always visible…but it’s heavy.

It’s the dread you don’t talk about.
The doubt that follows you.
The tension in your shoulders.
The fear, the worry, the unease you carry every single day.

We all carry something.
Past hurts. Disappointments. Regrets. Unspoken pain.

But here’s the truth:
You are allowed to put it down.
You are allowed to heal.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You don’t have to carry it alone

11/02/2026

💛 Children’s Mental Health Week 2026- This Is My Place 💛

Every child deserves a space where they feel safe, heard, and valued.

When children feel they belong, they grow in confidence and resilience.

Let’s help every child feel they can say,
“This is my place.” 💚

05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day

Let’s shift the conversation around mental health.

One in four people will experience a mental health problem. Yet so many still feel isolated, ashamed, or unsure how to speak openly about what they’re going through.

Time to Talk Day is about breaking that silence. It’s an invitation:
to talk,
to listen,
and to change lives
One honest conversation at a time.

Whether it’s a quiet chat over a cup of tea or a simple "how are you really?" with someone you care about. Your words matter.
Let’s make space for real conversations. Let’s remind each other: “You matter, you are important, and you deserve to be heard"

01/02/2026

Under The Full Moon

I stepped outside this evening, and the full moon stopped me in my tracks. It was one of those moments where everything feels a little quieter, a little softer. The sky was bright, the air was still, and for a few seconds I just stood there.

There’s something about the beauty of a full moon that reaches you before you even realise you needed it. It has a way of lighting up the things we’ve been carrying; the tiredness, the hopes, the worries we’ve tucked away.

Nights like this can bring clarity, or tenderness, or simply the reminder that we’re human and doing our best.

Wishing you all a gentle start to the week ahead

29/01/2026

When Your Mind Won't Switch Off

Overthinking can feel like your brain is stuck on “repeat”, replaying moments, imagining worst‑case scenarios, or second‑guessing every choice. It’s exhausting, and it’s more common than many people realise.

You don’t have to solve everything in your head. Pausing, breathing, and grounding yourself in the present can create a little space to breathe again.

If overthinking is weighing you down, support is here when you need it.
Face‑to‑face and online sessions available.

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Armagh

Website

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/stephanie-mckernan?_gl=1%2A1mml8bk%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjQyNDY4MzE

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