Bairbre Kelly: Counselling&Psychotherapy

01/02/2026

This made me laugh way more than it should have!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

As we enter the season of love 😘

We all know that not every love story gets a fairytale ending..... 💔

Sometimes it just doesn’t work out...
and letting go can be harder than we expect....

This Valentine’s Season,
for the month of February
if you’re looking for a little Symbolic Closure and a way to do some genuine good!?

✂️ Neuter Your Ex ✂️

For €30, we’ll name a feral cat after your Ex and Neuter them as part of our
Trap, Neuter & Release (TNR) programme 🐱

Your donation directly supports vital cat welfare work
helping reduce overpopulation and improve the lives of feral cats in our community...

It’s therapeutic for you!

And it makes a real difference to them..

Not quite ready to cut them out completely? That’s okay too.

💔 Swipe Left or

🚫 Hard Pass

With these options, for €5
a feral cat will receive parasite treatment in your ex’s name!

Purrfect for when you want closure with a gentler touch....😸
And help keep nasty parasites at bay!

How it works:

Follow the link

https://gspca.ie/products/valentines-day

Choose your option

Add their name in the options box
And we will do the rest!

Turn Heartbreak into Hope

Feel a little lighter knowing you’ve helped a cat in need 😻

Support our ongoing rescue and TNR efforts, and make space for whatever love comes next. 💞

29/01/2026

26/01/2026

20/01/2026

Today I received this gorgeous ring with an incredibly important meaning!!

It depicts lots of fish all swimming in the one direction EXCEPT FOR ONE!! The person who gifted me this said it reminded her of me because I go against the tide of conformity, such as with the campaign to ban survivors counselling notes being used in court cases. She said she admires this quality. This is particularly poignant because only a few days ago someone else made it very clear to me that this same quality is something I need to change about myself, that I’m wrong to listen to my gut, wrong to go against the norms….I was left feeling shame and embarrassment. Thankfully this only lasted a few seconds (compared to how such an experience in the past would have pushed me into a shame hole leaving me fighting for days and days to climb back out of) but it did leave me feeling deflated and wondering what on earth do people think of me!! I’m not driven to please people just like I have no desire to fit in but when someone chooses to be negatively judgmental of your character, it stings! So today to have someone do the complete opposite, to choose to be positive and kind snd let me know that what I’m doing may feel hard but to keep going, means the world!!

So the next time someone negatively comments on the things which make you different to all the other fish in this big pond, pause and ask yourself; Is this the time to fit in and conform or is this the time to stand out and swim against the tide. The answer to this question must come from what YOU want rather than what you believe OTHERS want you to be! ❤️

17/01/2026

Another day of socks, rainy views and learning more about working with autistic clients ❤️

16/01/2026

Answering some important questions from concerned counsellors about the newly launched Therapists Against Harm Pledge initiative:

15/01/2026

Great evening in Four Swans in Duleek where we delivered our Eist Information workshop to counsellors and psychotherapists. We also launched the Therapists Against Harm Pledge Initiative where all therapists in attendance took the pledge to never hand over survivors counselling notes for use in court cases of sexual violence. Well done to everyone for pledging to stand with survivors against this horrific practise. We will continue to campaign until it is removed from our legislation!!

If your business or service would like Eist to come and speak please just DM us ❤️

15/01/2026

THIS EVENING:

13/01/2026

Hi everyone, so having been a member of IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) for over 10 years I have made the difficult decision not to renew my membership with them this year due to a number of ethical reasons. In Ireland, counselling is not yet a regulated profession (despite all the efforts to change this for decades), and as a result ANYONE can call themselves a counsellor without legally being required to have ANY training, qualifications or insurance. Accrediting bodies were originally set up to try to ensure safety for the public as only qualified therapists could become members. What should have always been a voluntary decision for therapists regarding becoming a member has now become more complex as many health insurance providers will only offer cover to certain accredited therapists (despite this all being voluntary), and not merely to all therapists who can provide proof of their qualifications. I am currently exploring other accreditation bodies to join which align with my ethics, treat members with respect and that will be accepted by most health insurers, but in the mean time I want to let all my clients know that for the moment sessions may not be accepted by many health insurers. This is the only difference though as I am still FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED to work as a professional counsellor and psychotherapist.

If you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to DM me ❤️

07/01/2026

Anyone else feeling like this?? 😂😂😂

02/01/2026

Fantastic workshop for parents of teenagers this January in FourSwans, Duleek:

✨️Join Dr. Malie Coyne, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, University of Galway Lecturer, parent of teens, and bestselling Author of Love in, Love out, for an engaging workshop designed to support parents of teenagers.

✨️Malie will explore what is happening inside the “tricky and amazing” teenage brain, and why adolescence can bring heightened emotions, increased pressures, and sensitivity to stress and social comparison.

✨️Drawing on developmental psychology and Compassion-Focused Therapy, Malie will share practical tools to help parents respond to their teen’s behaviour with steadiness, empathy, and confidence.

✨️Topics include emotional regulation, self-criticism, building resilience, supporting wellbeing, and strengthening connection at home. Parents will also learn how to cultivate self-compassion for themselves during challenging moments.

✨️The workshop blends relatable examples, reflection exercises, and time for Q&A. Malie’s warm, down-to-earth style aims to leave parents feeling reassured, empowered, and more connected to their teenager.

Ticket link in bio or at fourswans.ie

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassionate-parenting-for-the-tricky-teenage-brain-tickets-1974284892259?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn what’s really going on inside the “tricky and amazing” teenage brain, and discover compassionate, practical tools to support your teen