Sinead Fahy Psychotherapy

17/02/2026

If your heart feels heavy, take comfort.
If your mind feels tired, take peace.
If you made a mistake, take forgiveness.
If you feel stuck, take motivation.
If you feel lost, take hope.

It’s okay to need these things.

11/02/2026

striving for progress instead of perfection is an act of self-compassion. Perfectionism often feeds anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt by setting unrealistic standards that leave little room for mistakes. Progress, on the other hand, honors growth as a process — one small step at a time. When we focus on progress, we allow ourselves to learn, adjust, and celebrate effort rather than criticize imperfection. Healing and growth aren’t about getting everything right; they’re about moving forward, even imperfectly.

05/02/2026

You are allowed to outgrow versions of yourself that once kept you safe.
What protected you then doesn’t have to define you now.

01/02/2026

Writing a letter to yourself is a way of showing up for yourself when you need it most.


❤️💪

25/01/2026

Curiosity is a powerful healing tool. Instead of judging or trying to fix our inner experiences, why not get curious about our parts: ( the wounded and vulnerable parts that have been forced into exile to protect our system) What are you trying to protect? What do you need? Curiosity creates safety, helping parts relax and trust rather than defend. It shifts the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “How did I learn to survive?” From this place, change happens naturally — not through force, but through understanding.
# curiosity

22/01/2026

Gaining clarity from a mental-health perspective usually means reducing mental noise, understanding what you’re feeling and why, making decisions that align with your values rather than stress or fear.
Clarity doesn’t come when the brain is in survival mode . You first need to slow down the nervous system by doing a breathing reset . Inhale to the count of 4, hold for 4 and exhale for 4. Next you need to reduce stimulation , step away from social media, computer games , put down the phone .
Name what is happening , what am I feeling right now ? Where do I feel it in my body ? What triggered this?
Separate facts from thoughts, facts provide evidence . Clarity often appears when you see how much distress comes from interpretation, not reality.
Identify what’s in your control . What can I influence today ? What can wait? This helps to avoid mental overload.
Ask , if my mind is confused what might it be looking for ?
Use your values as a guide in particular when faced with choices. What options align with the person I want to be ? If fear wasn’t present what would I choose ?
Externalise your thoughts . Keeping everything in your head creates fog. Practice journaling or talk to a trusted person.
If confusion is persistent and comes with anxiety , panic, low mood or helplessness talking to a mental health professional can help untangle this safely and enable you to find clarity .
# clarity

17/01/2026

Welcome to your calm corner.
A space to pause, breathe, and remind yourself that your feelings matter.
You don’t have to have everything figured out today — resting is part of healing.

Take what you need. Leave the rest.



reminder

17/01/2026

13/01/2026

Courage isn’t the absence of fear, pain, or struggle , it’s choosing to face them anyway.

In mental health, courage can look like:
• Asking for help when you’d rather stay silent
• Getting out of bed on days when everything feels heavy
• Going to therapy, taking medication, or setting boundaries
• Being honest about how you’re really doing
• Continuing, even when progress feels slow or invisible

Remember ! Small steps count. Surviving a hard day can be just as courageous as making a big life change.

11/01/2026

08/01/2026

Sometimes the most important progress is pausing—letting your body, mind, or heart catch up. Healing isn’t wasted time; it’s what makes the next steps possible.
If you’re in a season of slowing down, be gentle with yourself. Rest, reflection, and small acts of care still count as moving forward.

06/01/2026

Nollaig na mBan is a reminder to pause and acknowledge the emotional labour women carry all year long.
The organising, the caring, the remembering, the holding-it-all-together—often quietly, often unnoticed.

From a mental health perspective, today matters because rest is not a reward, it’s a necessity.
Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s how burnout is prevented, how resilience is rebuilt, and how wellbeing is protected.

Whether today looks like connection, solitude, laughter, or simply doing nothing at all—let it be enough.
Let it be a moment to breathe, to soften expectations, and to recognise your own needs.

Wishing every woman a Nollaig na mBan filled with gentleness, appreciation, and space to just be.