Michael Keelan - Psychotherapist

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Qualified Psychotherapist with practice locations in Navan and Drogheda. For appointments, email michael@keelantherapy.ie or WhatsApp 0831131949

08/11/2025

I was reminded of this quote while watching the BBC drama series Film Club, and I had to scribble it down.

“I must be taken as I have been made. The success is not mine, the failure is not mine, but the two together make me.” — Charles Dickens

We’re often quick to claim our successes and just as quick to disown our failures. However, the truth is that both shape who we are. Growth isn’t about editing out the bits we don’t like; it’s about accepting the whole picture, with all its light and shade.

In therapy, that’s often where the real work happens, learning to see ourselves as whole, not perfect.

If you’d like some support in making sense of your own story, I offer therapy sessions in Navan, Drogheda, and online. You can learn more or get in touch through www.keelantherapy.ie

31/10/2025

Samhain's End: What Will You Release? 🎃
Happy Halloween! Did you know that your favourite holiday originated as Oíche Samhain in ancient Ireland?
It marked the end of the year and was a time for reflection and release. Even the costumes and trick-or-treating trace back to ancient customs of warding off or appeasing spirits as the seasons changed.
As you enjoy the night, take a quiet moment to ask yourself: What old burden are you ready to shed?
Let go of the heavy leaves so new growth can eventually begin. Wishing you a peaceful Oíche Samhain!

22/10/2025

“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision.” Cicero said that over two thousand years ago, but it still holds true today.

So many of us get stuck waiting for the “right” time, the “perfect” choice, or the moment when we’ll feel completely ready, whether it’s changing jobs, ending a relationship, starting therapy, or even just having an honest conversation.

But often, it’s the waiting that does the real damage. The overthinking, the second guessing, the fear of getting it wrong keep us frozen in place while life moves on around us.

Making a decision, even a small one, is how things start to shift. It’s how we learn, adjust, and grow.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about something that matters to you, maybe it’s time to take that first step.

19/10/2025

A letter from a father to a son – Ted Hughes to his son Nicholas

“Nicholas, don’t you know about people this first and most crucial fact: every single one is, and is painfully every moment aware of it, still a child.”

Ted Hughes, the English poet and former Poet Laureate, best known for his raw and honest writing and for his marriage to Sylvia Plath, wrote those words to his son Nicholas in a letter late in life.

It’s a powerful reminder of something we often forget. No matter how grown-up we are or how put-together we might seem, there’s still a part of us that’s unsure, tender, and trying to make sense of things.

In therapy, that younger part often shows up, not to catch us out, but to remind us that our needs for safety, love, and belonging never really go away. We just get better at hiding or protecting them.

Maybe it’s worth keeping in mind this week, when you’re being hard on yourself or someone else, that we’re all, deep down, still that child.

07/10/2025

I’ve one therapy slot available this Thursday at 7pm in my Navan practice.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or getting back to it, this could be a good time to begin.

Sessions are 50 minutes, held in a comfortable, confidential space on Trimgate Street.

📍 Navan Counselling Centre
📩 DM me here or check out https://linktr.ee/keelantherapy to get started.

30/09/2025

After a long spell of broadband issues, my problem was finally fixed by a kind OpenEir engineer. The experience, though, was a reminder of just how stressful it can feel when you’re left without proper support. When the service you rely on isn’t there, the frustration builds quickly.

It struck me how similar this is to life in general. When challenges come up, what makes the difference is not just the problem itself but the support around you. Good support, whether it’s from friends, family, colleagues or professionals, can make stressful situations feel lighter and more manageable. Without it, even small difficulties can feel overwhelming.

In therapy, a lot of the work is about building that support network for yourself — both inside and outside the therapy room. Having someone to listen, to respond with care, and to stand alongside you can be the turning point in how you cope.

Good support isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. And sometimes, you don’t realise how valuable it is until you need it most.

If you feel you don’t have that support right now, reaching out can be the first step. Therapy can be a place to find it.

28/09/2025

🎶 “Let me carry your burden…”

I had Foy Vance’s 'Burden' on today, and it resonated with me again. There’s something very true in it. We all try to lug things around ourselves, and it can get pretty heavy. Sometimes what we need is just a bit of space and someone alongside us to help shoulder the weight for a while.

That’s really what therapy is about. Not fixing you, you’re not broken, but giving you room to lay things down, talk them through, and maybe feel a little lighter leaving than you did coming in.

If you’ve been carrying too much on your own, you don’t have to.

Michael

12/09/2025

Have you ever heard the parable of the eagle and the crow?

The crow once sat on the eagle’s back, pecking and bothering it.
The eagle didn’t fight back. Instead, it opened its wings wide and rose higher into the sky. As the air grew thinner, the crow fell away.

There’s a gentle reminder in this story. We don’t always need to battle the things that weigh on us. Sometimes, by focusing on our own path and lifting ourselves bit by bit, what troubles us begins to lose its grip.

Therapy can be a place to find that lift, to discover strength, peace, and the space to breathe a little easier.

06/09/2025

Sometimes life throws us little delays like burnt toast, missed buses or traffic jams. It can feel frustrating in the moment but often these pauses are reminders that not everything is in our control.

The burnt toast theory suggests that these minor setbacks might be life’s way of redirecting us, keeping us safe or simply slowing us down when we need it most.

In therapy we often look at how we respond to these moments. Do we meet them with frustration or can we find a bit of meaning and patience in them. Sometimes the biggest changes can start with the smallest inconveniences.

01/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time to remember that behind every statistic is a real person, valued and worthy of care.

Reaching out, even in small ways, can make a profound difference. A listening ear, a brief check-in, or simply sharing that someone is not alone can offer light in dark moments.

If you're struggling, please know that you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is there through therapy, talking with someone you trust, or reaching out to a support line.

SOSAD Ireland 24-Hour Helpline: 1800 901 909
Samaritans available 24/7: call 116 123

Let’s keep the conversation open and place kindness at the centre. Together, we can turn a moment of crisis into a moment of hope.

31/08/2025

Big changes around this time of year.

Maybe the wee one is off to school for the first time.
Maybe there’s a teenager starting into secondary.
Or maybe you’re watching them head away as a young adult to college, an apprenticeship, or their very first job.

These milestones are lovely, but they can bring a fair mix of pride, worry, excitement and stress for the parents as much as the kids themselves.

If you or yours could do with a bit of support through it all, I’m here. You don’t have to carry it on your own.

Get in touch if you’d like to talk.

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Tuesday	18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	18:00 - 22:00
Thursday	18:00 - 22:00

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https://keelantherapy.ie/, https://linktr.ee/keelantherapy

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