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Nollaig McSweeney DBT Therapist

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Nollaig McSweeney DBT Therapist

Providing behavioural therapy for children age 8+, adolescents and young adults.

Arrange a free 15min telephone consultation to explore if what I do may be a good fit for you or your child.

27/03/2026

The Understanding Regulation Talk raised €300 for West Cork Rapid Response which has now been lodged.
Additional donations were also made via QR code on the night, thank you to everyone who contributed.

A sincere thank you to Dena at O' Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty for providing the room, tea and coffee. Her generosity, especially at a difficult time, was deeply appreciated.
Thank you also to Robin, Maria and Keith.

A full room, great questions, and a very engaged group of parents. The level of interest in further talks has been huge.
I’ll be sharing details soon.

If you’d like to be informed about future talks, feel free to message me.

Image is from a beautiful card by Shauna Grá.

26/03/2026

Full room. Extra chairs required!

We had 20 parents booked in… and 30 arrived.

Thank you to everyone who came, listened, and shared so openly.

One of the biggest things that came through in the feedback wasn’t just that it was informative…
it was that parents felt reassured.

That knowing what to do and being able to do it in the moment are two very different things.

Together we raised €300 for West Cork Rapid Response, thank you for your generosity.

We'll be running another date soon.

If you’d like to hear about it, you can message me with your email.

18/03/2026

Really looking forward to our fully booked Understanding Regulation talk next Wednesday.

I’ve been reading through the responses from parents and there are some very common themes emerging…
big emotions, difficulty calming, school stress, and a lot of uncertainty about what support is available.

All proceeds going to West Cork Rapid Response

If you’d like to be added to the cancellation waitlist feel free to message me.

15/03/2026

Mother's Day is not the same experience for everyone.

For some, it is a beautiful day.
For others, it is a painful one.

Today I’m thinking of those who carry mixed feelings about today.

14/03/2026

Parents of teenage boys, this documentary is well worth watching.

Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere offers a glimpse into a corner of the internet many boys are encountering.

Not to panic.
Not to demonise the men featured.

But to understand how social media algorithms work.

A boy might start by watching videos about fitness, confidence, money or motivation.

Algorithms notice what holds attention and begin feeding more of the same, often leading toward stronger voices talking about masculinity, status and relationships.

Many boys don’t go looking for this content.
It finds them.

As parents, the goal isn’t control.
It’s awareness and conversation.

Have you seen this documentary? I'm curious about your thoughts on it.

Comments welcome.

07/03/2026

Sunshine in West Cork at last.

Weather, light and season genuinely impact mood and energy.

If the last few months felt heavy, you weren’t imagining it.

Light matters.
Movement matters.
Connection matters.

Spring can be a good time to reset.

I offer a free 15min telephone consultation to see if I am the right fit for your child.

24/02/2026

Cathy from Butterfly Occupational Therapy Clinic has shared 3 common myths about regulation on her page.

We'll be expanding on these ideas at our talk on March 25th.

2 places remain.

Booking essential
087 434 4621

23/02/2026

3 Myths About Regulation

Regulation is not about being calm.
It is not about perfect parenting.
And it is not about control.

It is about safety.

If you've ever wondered why reason and reassurance do not help when your child is worked up, this talk will make sense of it.

Join me and Cathy Moir, OT in O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty
Wed 25th March | 7.30pm
Booking Essential. Limited places.
087 434 4621

13/02/2026

West Cork Rapid Response
Clonakilty Notice Board

🔸️Wednesday 25th March
🔸️O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty
🔸️A Talk for Parents - Understanding Regulation

By Donation (all proceeds to WCRR)
Booking/Enquiries 087 434 4621

04/02/2026

A Talk for Parents

If you’ve ever wondered why “calm down” doesn’t work for some children, this evening is for you.

We’ll explore sensory and emotional regulation, why it can be hard, and what actually helps.

🗓 Wednesday 25th March | 7:30pm
📍 O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty

By donation (suggested €10)

All proceeds go to West Cork Rapid Response

29/01/2026

My practice is based in Bank House, a former bank in the heart of Clonakilty.

It’s an old building with high ceilings and big windows.

This is a place where we slow things down, make sense of big feelings, and take things one step at a time.

22/01/2026

Homework is often topical in my work.

I remember when our former President Michael D suggested homework might be better done in school and a young client informed me that: “the President is going to ban homework!!"

Homework can cause stress for young people and their parents.

What is homework like in your house lately?

💚 fine
🧡 it varies
💔 tough going

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Clonakilty
P85PH22

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