Carol Beatty - Play Therapist - Parent Child Attachment Play Facilitator

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 2025.

We all have mental health, just like we have physical health. One day it can be good and another day it might not be so good.

"It"'s ok not to be ok"

Look after yourself and lookout for others ❤️

02/10/2025

Tonight, I am feeling so grateful to all the families who have and continue to entrust their precious children to my care. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to open my heart and my playroom to support so many children and families across the county..

I am currently working from a waiting list at my Letterkenny play therapy clinic, and excited to announce that a new clinic will be opening soon in Falcarragh where I will be offering:

* Play & Creative Arts Therapy
* Baby & toddler bonding & parent-child attachment support
* Support for parents of neurotypical & neurodiverse children
* Social groups for children
* Sessions for educators & professionals on behavioural, emotional, and therapeutic play strategies

I would like to thank you for your continued support! If there are any other areas you would like support, workshops in, please get in touch.

26/09/2025

🔴 Eolas Tabhachtach 🔴

Ar féidir libh cinntiu go bhfuil an foirm iarratais is deanaigh curtha ar aghaidh agaibh, le bhur d'toil, chuig an seoladh ceart, mar go bhfuil cúpla athrach anois déanta ar an fhoirm.

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Can I please ask that you ensure the referral forms issued to you by any other persons or professionals are the most recently updated forms as some of the information has changed.

If you are unsure, please contact me directly.

My ONLY address for receipt of Referral Forms is currently Chapel Road Brinlack, Derrybeg, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal.

If forms are or have been sent elsewhere, I apologise but I will not receive them.

Go raibh maith agaibh!

25/09/2025

I am pleased to announce that my diary is open, and I am actively accepting referrals. Please note that a waiting list is in operation; therefore, early referrals are encouraged.

When contacting me to place your child’s name on the waiting list via private message, text, or phone call, please include: your child’s name, a brief description, a phone number, and an email address. I will contact you when a space becomes available.

Important: Consultations are only offered after a completed referral form has been submitted. Due to my schedule, I am unable to offer casual or out-of-hours consultations.

Details for my Falcarragh Clinic will be announced soon!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

19/09/2025

Dr. Clara O’Byrne returns to deliver an informative session on Parenting, Puberty and AEN on Thursday 2nd October at 10am. For more information and to register for this free event, see https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1675756987259?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/08/2025

Thinking of young Joey today on this the day of his funeral. I am holding his family and friends, especially his mammy, daddy, and brothers, close in my heart.
Days like today carry such weight, and I hope that love, support, and many cherished memories bring comfort and strength to help all who are heartbroken, to carry this heartache. May the family feel surrounded by care and kindness as they navigate this difficult time.

We hope that the angels have wrapped their arms around you now Joey.
Codladh Sámh 🕯

27/08/2025

A warm re-introduction for anyone new to this page

My name is Carol, and I am a mum of four, an Accredited Play Therapist, Licensed Parent-Child Attachment Play Facilitator, and Assistant Lecturer at ATU.

With over 20 years of experience supporting children and families, I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of play. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree, with my research focusing on “The Disappearance of Play-Based Learning as Children Progress to the Senior Classes in Primary School.”

In my clinical practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where children are empowered to heal, grow, and reconnect. After having worked in collaboration with The Pastoral Centre Counselling Team since May 2024, I have made the decision to return my focus to my private clinic and I am so excited to have, this week, secured a beautiful space in the heart of Letterkenny to offer my service.

I am now accepting referrals and spaces are limited. Please reach out for more details or to request a referral pack.

Looking forward to welcoming you all to my Letterkenny clinic 💕

26/08/2025

Now accepting Private Play Therapy referrals for Letterkenny.
Contact for more details

13/08/2025