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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 adults.

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

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

18/01/2026

A Sunday morning Haiku:

Hills submerged
White fog and golden sky
Dog barks

16/01/2026

Congratulations Knockskeagh National School
Well done to all involved 👏
Brilliant!!

14/01/2026

Same window
Different seasons ☀️🍂❄️

11/01/2026

Australia banned social media for under-16s in December.

In theory, it sounds good.
Protect young people.
Reduce harm.

In practice, teens are already finding ways around it.
Fake ages. Multiple accounts. Older siblings’ logins. VPNs.

So the behaviour doesn’t stop.
It just moves underground.

The part that concerns me is:
the children most at risk online are often already at risk offline.

A ban doesn’t address that.
And when use is hidden,
asking for help gets harder, not easier.

I fully support protecting young people online.
I’m just not convinced a social media ban actually does that.

There’s talk of Ireland following Australia’s lead.

What do you think?

💚 = ban social media for under 16s

❤️ = don’t ban it

🧡 = not sure / it’s complicated

08/01/2026

20th January
Dunmanway Family Resource Centre

06/01/2026

Such beautiful patterns ❄️

Thinking of everyone affected by the current cold snap and hoping disruption has been minimal.

31/12/2025

31st December

Grateful for what this year has shown me.

Quietly excited for the year ahead and what’s forming.

Seasons, not resolutions.

11/12/2025

The Christmas Stress Bucket by Creative.Clinical.Psychologist captures how
this time of year can be both joyful and overwhelming.

Routines change, emotions run higher, and for many children (and adults!) the “stress bucket” fills quickly.

I love this image because it reminds us that:
🔸️Everyone’s bucket looks different
🔸️Different things fill it
🔸️Different things drain it

✔️Quiet time, boundaries, fresh air and sensory breaks can make a real difference.

⚠️Less helpful habits might give short-term relief but often add to stress overall.

As we head into Christmas, a gentle reminder:
✴️protect your energy,
✴️keep things simple,
✴️notice what helps you and your child stay regulated.

02/12/2025

I aimed to write a haiku every day… I haven’t managed daily, but this is today's one:

The morning light shifts
Piano weaves through quiet air
A candle flickers

Haiku is such a wonderful mindful practice 💚
Hope you find some mindful moments today.

01/12/2025

The next chapter of my work is taking shape. ✨️

Same values, same therapeutic foundations, just a clearer structure, more group programmes, and new resources to support children, teens, and parents.

And… a new name to bring it all together.

More soon.🌱

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Clonakilty
P85PH22

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+353874344621

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