Cherry Blossom Therapy

Cherry Blossom Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Teenagers,Adults, Couples, Groups, Families. Various workshops and courses on Mental Health issues

31/12/2025

Happy New Year to you all!!

Here is a recap of what we’ve done this year .

29/12/2025

Rest matters, it should not need to be earned.

When rest is put to the very end of the list, it becomes something that happens once everything else is completed. But how often is everything completed?

There is always another task, another responsibility, another reason to keep going.

And now, we live in a world that rewards productivity, but does not see the importance of rest, of slowing down. We are not robots, we need rest.

Without it, the body and mind stay in a constant state of effort. Over time, this can show up as exhaustion, irritability, disconnection, or burnout not because something is wrong with us, but because rest has been treated as optional rather than essential.

Rest should not be something we do when everything else is finished. It is essential, and we should not have to justify it!

So for me today, my day of rest, is a walk in nature, with a flask of tea!!! What about you?

That time after Christmas and before New Year can feel a bit strange, after weeks of build-up and expectations…The big m...
27/12/2025

That time after Christmas and before New Year can feel a bit strange, after weeks of build-up and expectations…

The big moments are over, routines have dropped, days can feel blurry, with less structure to hold them together.

You are not fully resting, but you’re not fully back to normal life either, and that in-between feeling can be surprisingly unsettling.

People might be around, gone, or preparing to go, sleep patterns can be off, and emotions can feel closer to the surface than usual. The last few days, you may have felt over stimulated, disappointed, upset, ecstatic, excited, drained, connected, disconnected, alone, (the list goes on). You may even be having dreams…

You may even feel like something is wrong, or just not quite right, but… what if…….Nothing is actually wrong it’s simply a transition point, where the old year hasn’t quite finished and the new one hasn’t properly begun.

Without the usual rhythm and daily habits , it’s common to feel flat, restless, or out of sorts, especially if routine helps you feel grounded.

If this time of year brings up anxiety, low mood, or a sense of unease, it doesn’t mean you’re going backwards, or doing anything wrong, it just means your nervous system is adjusting.

Most of the time, this eases once life slowly starts to find its shape again.

So if things feel a little off right now, you’re probably not stuck, and you are certainly not alone in feeling this way, you are just between one thing and the next.

What can you do that supports your body and mind? What do you need right now?

Thank you to Westmeath Examiner for publishing an article I wrote, just in time for Christmas.
23/12/2025

Thank you to Westmeath Examiner for publishing an article I wrote, just in time for Christmas.

Cherry Blossom TherapyThis house was built as a Land Commission house.It came into being during a period of Irish histor...
23/12/2025

Cherry Blossom Therapy

This house was built as a Land Commission house.
It came into being during a period of Irish history shaped by loss of land, displacement, and long uncertainty. For many families, houses like this offered something that had been absent for generations. A home tied to land. A place where roots could be put down. A sense of continuity that could be passed on rather than taken away.

Land was never only practical. It carried identity, survival, and memory. To belong to land meant safety and the possibility of a future. This house stood on ground that was worked and depended upon, and in time, deeply known by those who lived here.

Within its walls, life unfolded across generations. Families laboured, rested, gathered, and endured. Children were raised. Stories were told and retold. Other experiences were carried without words, held in bodies and relationships, and passed quietly from one generation to the next. Like many homes of its time, this house absorbed both strength and struggle.

The land sustained family life, and the house offered shelter and continuity. Together, they held the people who lived here.

Today, it continues to do so.
While the work carried out here now is different in form, it remains connected.People come carrying lives shaped not only by personal experience, but by what has been inherited. Attention is given to the ways family, land, and history move through generations, often unseen. There is space to name what has been carried, to understand it, and where possible, to soften its weight.

Intergenerational healing does not ask for forgetting. It asks for presence, listening, and relationship with the past.

As the year comes to a close, the house continues its life as a place of care and reflection. The work taking place here is rooted in its history and shaped by the people who come through it. The house remains in use, evolving gradually, with further changes planned for the year ahead.

Happy Christmas, I hope you get to take rest, to replenish, and to experience presence.

🌸 We’re Hiring, Join the Cherry Blossom Therapy Team 🌸Cherry Blossom Therapy is a trauma-informed, integrative practice ...
19/12/2025

🌸 We’re Hiring, Join the Cherry Blossom Therapy Team 🌸

Cherry Blossom Therapy is a trauma-informed, integrative practice supporting children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. We offer in-house clinical supervision, mandatory group supervision, and a variety of CPD courses & specialist training.

We are looking for:
✨ Qualified Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
✨ Therapist in Training, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Why Join Us?
💠 Supportive, collaborative, and warm team culture
💠 In-house supervision & professional development
💠 CPD opportunities and specialist trainings
💠 Flexible working hours

Requirements:
🔹 For qualified role – accredited or working towards accreditation & experience with children, young people, and families.
🔹 For trainee role – enrolled in a recognised Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy training programme & eligible for placement.
🔹 All applicants – Garda vetting, ASIST course, Tusla Children First Child Protection Training, Cherry Blossom induction, ability to work within a trauma-informed team, and participation in mandatory group supervision.

📩 Apply Now – Send your CV to admin@cherryblossomtherapy.ie
(Subject: Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Application)

Let’s empower people to step into their true authentic selves 💜

Cherry Blossom Therapy will close for the holiday period at 8:30pm on Monday, 22nd December, and will reopen on Monday, ...
16/12/2025

Cherry Blossom Therapy will close for the holiday period at 8:30pm on Monday, 22nd December, and will reopen on Monday, 5th January.

This break allows our team time to rest, reflect, and return refreshed for the year ahead. We would like to thank all of our clients for their trust, openness, and commitment to their therapeutic journey throughout the year. It is a privilege to walk alongside you in your growth and healing.

We wish everyone a gentle, restorative break and look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year🤍

SAND TRAY WORKSHOP – IACP CPD APPROVED (13 HOURS)17th & 18th January 2026 | Mullingar, Co. WestmeathThis two-day experie...
11/12/2025

SAND TRAY WORKSHOP – IACP CPD APPROVED (13 HOURS)

17th & 18th January 2026 | Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

This two-day experiential and theory-based workshop is designed for therapists and professionals who want to deepen their skillset and bring more creativity into their practice.
Suitable for those working with children, adolescents, and adults, the workshop offers a blend of theory and hands-on experiential learning to explore the integrative use of Sand Tray Therapy.
Participants will gain practical tools to support trauma healing, emotional regulation, and non-verbal expression through symbolic and creative exploration.

What you’ll learn:

✨ An understanding of Sand Tray Therapy and its integrative use
✨ Techniques to support emotional expression, insight, and regulation
✨ How sand tray work supports trauma-informed practice
✨ Experiential learning to build confidence and depth in your approach

Facilitated by Maura Carey
Clinical Director at Cherry Blossom Therapy
Accredited Psychotherapist & Supervisor (MIACP)
Lecturer, Workshop Facilitator & Doctoral Candidate

Dates: 17th & 18th January 2026
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: €350
Limited spaces: 13
To secure your place, email: courses@cherryblossomtherapy.ie

✨ Fully Booked! ✨Our Polyvagal Training for Therapists with Dr. Paul White is now completely full , thank you all for yo...
11/12/2025

✨ Fully Booked! ✨
Our Polyvagal Training for Therapists with Dr. Paul White is now completely full , thank you all for your incredible response.

To accommodate demand, we are delighted to open a second cohort, beginning:

📅 Monday 23rd February 2026
🕰️ Five Mondays, 6.30pm–9.30pm
💻 Fully Online
✔️ IACP Approved (15 CPD Points)
💶 Fee: €425

This additional group begins the same week as our original Wednesday cohort, offering therapists another opportunity to join this experiential, polyvagal-informed training.

To book your place: courses@cherryblossomtherapy.ie

Give the gift of support 🌸Cherry Blossom Therapy gift vouchers can be used towardsIndividual counselling & psychotherapy...
09/12/2025

Give the gift of support 🌸

Cherry Blossom Therapy gift vouchers can be used towards

Individual counselling & psychotherapy
Child & Adolescent therapy
Couples & Family sessions
Our workshops and CPD training courses

Why choose a voucher?

Because sometimes the person you care about most won’t buy this for themselves. A voucher offers them time, space and support on their terms, when they’re ready.

How to get one

📩 Email accounts@cherryblossomtherapy.ie and ask for a gift voucher – just ask for Emer
📍 You can pick it up from our clinic
📬 Or have it posted to you
💳 Pay over the phone or in person ,whatever is easiest

You don’t have to know what kind of therapy or course they’ll choose. The voucher gives them options and a gentle first step towards looking after their mental health. 🌿

Address

N91VN24 Clonlost, Killucan, Westmeath
Clonlost

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353851791971

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