The Misneach Centre

31/03/2026

Here are some of our team & their availability:

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy (or getting support for your child), this is a good time to book in.

We’ve a range of daytime and evening slots available.

Adult Counselling:

Ethna – Thursdays 3–9pm
Deirdre – Thursdays 9am–3pm
Bernadette – Fridays 3–9pm
Pauline – Thursdays & Fridays 9am–3pm
Daniel – Wednesdays 9am–1pm & Monday evenings
Tina – Monday evenings 5–9pm & Fridays 2–8pm

🎈 Play Therapy
Sophia – Mondays 9am–1pm

No pressure, no long waits, just a chance to talk things through with someone who gets it.

You can contact each therapist directly through our website here: https://misneachcentre.ie/start-here/

23/03/2026

Understanding Narcissism in Clinical Practice requires more than social media soundbites.

Working with narcissistic relational dynamics can be complex and clinically challenging. This in-depth educational workshop explores the realities behind the terminology, offering therapists a grounded, trauma-informed framework for understanding these patterns and supporting clients impacted by them.

Together we will explore:

• The difference between narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
• Coercive relational dynamics and patterns of psychological control
• Trauma bonding and why clients struggle to leave harmful relationships
• The gradual erosion of identity and self-trust in narcissistic relationships
• Therapeutic considerations when working with clients affected by these dynamics

Participants will leave with greater clarity in recognising narcissistic relational patterns and increased confidence supporting clients navigating these complex experiences.

This workshop moves beyond popularised narratives to provide clinically grounded insight, relational understanding, and practical perspectives for therapeutic work.

Designed for counsellors, psychotherapists, student counsellors, and professionals in psychology and social care.

📍 The Misneach Centre, Moate
📅 Sunday March 29th | 1:30pm – 4:30pm
💶 €65 | €45 Student Rate (with valid student ID)

To book your place, contact Tina or Laura at lighthousewellnessevents@gmail.com

Places are limited to allow space for discussion and questions. Early booking is recommended.

21/03/2026

Delighted to have a prize for our first float in Moate St Patrick’s Day parade, thanks a mil to all the organisers & everyone that turned up to support the parade. It was a fantastic day of entertainment ☘️🥳 🏆

21/03/2026

Thrilled to have won an award for our first float in Moate's St Patrick's Day Parade, thank you to the organisers & everyone that supported the parade, it was a fantastic day of entertainment ☘️🥳

☘️ Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you so much to every float that entered. Moate's Parade is one of the best in the land due to each and every one of you. We only wish we could give everyone a prize. 😘🤩☘️

19/03/2026

This weekend at The Misneach Centre 🤩

We’re delighted to welcome Eilish O’Rourke of Sensing Moments, who will be facilitating a 2-day Reiki Level 1 training workshop in Usui Holy Fire III

From 10am to 4pm on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March.

This beautiful training offers an opportunity to:

Learn the foundations of Reiki

*Connect with healing energy for yourself and others

*Experience deep relaxation and inner calm

*Be introduced to the beautiful energy of Holy Fire Reiki

Investment: €200

Free parking | Bus stop outside the door | Places nearby to eat

To book or find out more, please contact Eilish directly at info@sensingmoments.ie or 086 667 8746

https://misneachcentre.ie/events/

19/03/2026

Not sure who to book with? That’s exactly where we come in.

One of the biggest barriers to starting therapy is a simple question:

“Who do I choose?”

At The Misneach Centre, you don’t have to figure that out alone.

You can book an Intake Assessment with our Clinical Director, Anita Lynch,
bringing years of experience in understanding not just what you’re going through, but who is best placed to support you.

This isn’t a generic referral.

It’s a thoughtful, informed match, based on your needs, your schedule and what will actually support your progress.

Prefer to choose yourself?

Our website allows you to:

• View every therapist — qualified & students
• See who they work with (adults, couples, teens, children)
• Explore the issues they specialise in
• Check fees (€35–€70)
• See exactly what days they’re in the centre

No guesswork. No hidden steps. Just clarity.

Because starting therapy is courageous.

Finding the right fit shouldn’t make it harder.

https://misneachcentre.ie/start-here/

17/03/2026

Had some craic today at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Moate ☘️
Our first float… but definitely not our last 🤣💚

16/03/2026

Today we had great help from young Patrick, Audrey’s son, a credit he is to her.

There’s nothing that young lad can’t turn his hand to. In one day he hung a blind, put up a herbal tea rack, fitted a smoke alarm, hung lampshades, filled holes and painted, helped dump rubbish, assembled an outdoor storage unit and a table.

A young lad who clearly enjoys working and will turn his hand to anything, an absolute pleasure to have helping out.

A very productive day at the centre as we keep improving things bit by bit.

Thank you Patrick, really appreciate all your help💞👌

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day Reflection

Sitting here with a cup of tea this Mother’s Day, I find myself holding many emotions at once.

I’m waiting for my youngest daughter to arrive so we can spend the day together, and later we’ll video call my oldest daughter in Australia.

My daughters are my greatest achievements, and I look forward to the day I might become a grandmother.

Alongside that joy, I also carry the quiet sadness of missing my own mother.
Love and distance can exist at the same time, and that is the reality I hold today.

It is a strange reality to know I could easily visit her, talk with her, hug her while she is still alive yet I cannot be in contact. Not out of punishment, but because this is the boundary I must keep for my own wellbeing.

The safety and care I needed as a child were not there, and as an adult I’ve had to learn to honour that truth.

Families are rarely simple, and this reflection comes from a place of honesty rather than blame.

I know people often say “but you only have one mother.”

But for survivors of childhood abuse particularly where one parent harms and the other does not intervene or acknowledge what happened, that phrase can carry deep guilt and shame.

Sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is honour their own story and keep the boundaries that allow them to live and heal.

Today I hold gratitude for the daughters I love and compassion for the child in me who deserved protection.

My heart goes out to anyone who finds this day complicated through estrangement, loss, grief, or painful histories.

We are all simply doing the best we can with the reality we find ourselves in.

Be gentle with yourselves today.

My hope is that the cycles that caused harm end with me and that love, care and truth carry forward through my daughters.

13/03/2026

A big thank you to local electrician Cathal O’Brien for the fantastic job installing our new wireless ceiling-mounted projector and projector screen at The Misneach Centre.

Cathal took great care to ensure everything was fitted neatly with clean lines, discreet wiring and a really professional finish, while also making sure it worked well visually within the space.

It has made such a difference to the room and will really enhance the way we deliver trainings, workshops and presentations.

Delighted with how it turned out 🤩
Highly recommend Cathal if you’re looking for reliable, high-quality electrical work.

09/03/2026

Some mornings it can feel incredibly difficult to take the first step.

Our Free Support Group for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse offers a safe, gentle space for those who may feel alone in their experience.

There is no pressure to speak, no expectations, you are welcome to simply come, sit, and be in the company of others who understand.

A warm, respectful environment where you can arrive exactly as you are.

📍 The Misneach Centre, Moate
📅 Wednesday 11th March
⏰ 10:15am – 12:15pm

• Free to attend
• No booking required
• Free parking
• Tea, biscuits, and a warm welcome

Sometimes the hardest part is simply walking through the door.

What’s stopping you?

08/03/2026

Our Free Support Group for Survivors is on this Wed at 10.15am to 12.15pm.

No booking required. Free parking in Moate.

Just turn up for a warm welcome with tea & biscuits 💞