Oldcastle Counselling Centre

16/12/2025

Please share with anyone you think might be affected by addiction ...

Castlepollard Therapy Centre presents an information evening 'Understanding Addiction'. Presented by our Addiction Therapist Ali Shortt. All are welcome ....

04/11/2025

Oldcastle Counselling Centre - Mental Health Provider for the Longford, Meath, Cavan and Westmeath areas.
Online/Remote Sessions available for across Ireland.

28/10/2025

Check out our new premises on Cogan Street, Oldcastle. Co. Meath

01/09/2025

Welcoming Debbie Heaslip to Oldcastle Counselling Centre.
Debbie works with clients navigating a wide range of life challenges. Debbie’s approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective — she believes in meeting you where you are, valuing your unique experiences, and working collaboratively to foster growth and healing.
While her foundation is person-centred, she integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit each client’s individual needs. Whether you are experiencing emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, Debbie offers a safe and supportive space to explore what’s happening for you and move towards meaningful change at your own pace.
Debbie has supported people in reconnecting with themselves and creating lives that feel more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.
To work with Debbie visit -

https://www.oldcastlecounsellingcentre.ie/book-an-appointment

28/08/2025

Meet our specialised team of Adolescent Psychotherapists ...

30/09/2024

Reclaiming Childhood ...

25/09/2024

Most of us have been on the receiving end of the silent treatment at some stage or another. People who use the silent treatment usually learned it in their home of origin, from an emotionally immature parent.
A client once shared with me that he had dished out the silent treatment to his partner for over 6 months!
Someone might use the silent treatment when they do not possess the emotional resources to confront the person they have an issue with.
It might make them feel that they are in control of the situation or have the upper hand.
Be under no illusions, the silent treatment is not acceptable behaviour and should not be tolerated. Boundaries need to be established around this behaviour.
If you experience the silent treatment, make it clear that you are open to communicate and willing to explore the issue (whatever that may be). Do not engage any further.

You deserve better ...

05/09/2024

To feel loved unconditionally, a child needs to feel safe and secure. A traumatised parent can often be an emotionally dysregulated parent. Because of their own unresolved trauma, they can often scream, criticise and ultimately humiliate their own children.

Their children will grow up feeling that they are not accepted for who they are. In fact, they can develop the belief that they are 'no good'. They can choose to confirm this to the world through disruptive or antisocial behaviour OR they can work tirelessly to be a 'good child' by becoming a people pleaser. Both are driven by the shame of not being good enough and to their detriment, neither version is the true, authentic version of the child.

Sometimes love is not enough. As parents, we have a responsibility to our children to heal our own trauma -

Stop Yelling. (Find the whole video, the 5 day challenge, by visiting my YouTube Channel! That’s the plan. Look I personally think I yell too much. And I ...

29/05/2024

Oldcastle Counselling Centre would like to welcome a new member of the team! Marius Tamosiunas is a passionate counsellor who strongly believes in providing a safe and caring environment for each of his clients.
Marius’ main areas of expertise are addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and relationship issues. Marius offers counselling to individuals 16+ years of age.

Check out his full profile here - https://www.oldcastlecounsellingcentre.ie/our-team

If you think that Marius would be a good fit for you, make an appointment now and take the first step in achieving your mental health goals!
https://www.oldcastlecounsellingcentre.ie/book-an-appointment