Irish Eating Disorders Centre

26/12/2025

Ever wondered if struggling with maths is more than just “not being a numbers person”?

If numbers, calculations, or everyday tasks like budgeting and telling time feel like a constant uphill battle, dyscalculia might be part of the story.

At the Irish Eating Disorders Centre, we understand that challenges with maths and number processing can impact emotional wellbeing, confidence, and daily life—not just academic performance.

💡 Our team at LightHouse Psychology offers Educational Assessments that help uncover learning and developmental differences such as dyscalculia, so individuals can access the right support and thrive. Whether you're a parent looking for answers or an adult seeking clarity, we’re here to help you take the next step with compassion and expertise.

Book an Educational Assessment today – visit lighthousepsychology.ie or get in touch to learn more.

24/12/2025

Tomorrow can mean many different things for different people. For some, it’s a day of joy and connection; for others, it may bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or overwhelm.

If this season feels heavy for you, please know you’re not alone. It’s okay to step back, set boundaries, and care for yourself in the way you need.

Whether you celebrate or simply take tomorrow as a moment of rest, we wish you peace, compassion, and gentleness.

22/12/2025

💙 The Christmas period can be difficult for many reasons. Please save this post in case you, or someone you know, needs this information.

If you have any medical issues or concerns:
✅ Call your out-of-hours GP
✅ If it’s more urgent, dial 999 or 112

Need emotional support over the holidays?
You’re not alone. Here are some free, confidential services available 24/7:
Samaritans
📞 Freephone: 116 123
📧 Email: jo@samaritans.ie
🌐 www.samaritans.ie

Pieta
📞 Freephone: 1800 247 247
📱 Text HELP to 51444
🌐 www.pieta.ie

Text 50808
📱 Text HELLO to 50808 for a free 24/7 mental health support chat
🌐 www.text50808.ie

More mental health resources:
🌐 www.yourmentalhealth.ie

📞 HSE Your Mental Health Information Line: 1800 111 888
Full list of supports: https://www2.hse.ie/services/
Take care of yourself and each other this festive season. 💙

19/12/2025

🎄 Self-Care Tips for Christmas 🎄

The festive season can be joyful, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re navigating recovery or managing an eating disorder. Here are some gentle reminders to help you care for yourself this Christmas:
✨ Plan Ahead
Think about what feels safe and supportive for you during meals and gatherings. Communicate your needs with someone you trust.
✨ Take Breaks
If things feel intense, step away for a few minutes. A short walk, deep breathing, or listening to calming music can help you reset.
✨ Focus on Connection
Christmas is about more than food. Try to engage in conversations, games, or activities that bring you joy and connection.
✨ Set Boundaries
It’s okay to say no to things that feel too much. Protect your energy and prioritize your wellbeing.
✨ Practice Kindness To Yourself
Recovery is a journey. Remind yourself that you deserve compassion and care, especially during the holidays.

Visit irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie for resources and help.

17/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Office Hours Update 🎄

As of today, December 17th, the Irish Eating Disorders Centre’s office is closed.
✅ We will still be available for phone calls and emails on December 17th, 18th, and 19th.
❌ After that, we will be fully closed until January 5th.

We look forward to continuing to support our community in the new year. Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful holiday season!

📞 Contact us: 0852326557
📧 Email: info@irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie
🌐 Visit: https://irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie/

15/12/2025

Therapy works best when you know your rights.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored key rights that empower you (and your child) in therapy:
✅ Confidentiality - what’s protected and when it’s not
✅ Consent - especially for children and teens
✅ Asking questions - and expecting clear answers
✅ Children’s rights - respect, privacy, and choice
✅ Changing therapists - or stopping therapy altogether
✅ What we share with parents - and what we don’t

At Irish Eating Disorders Centre, we believe informed clients are empowered clients. Whether you’re starting therapy, supporting a loved one, or just curious, your rights matter.

Missed a post? Scroll back through our Know Your Rights series or visit https://irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie/ for more.

Have a question we didn’t cover? Drop it in the comments or DM us - we’d love to hear from you.

12/12/2025

📚 Is it just clumsiness or is there something deeper going on?

If coordination, planning, or everyday tasks feel like a constant uphill battle, dyspraxia might be part of the story.

At the Irish Eating Disorders Centre, we understand that motor and organisational challenges like dyspraxia can impact emotional wellbeing, confidence, and daily life - not just physical skills.

💡Our team at Lighthouse Psychology offers Educational Assessments that help uncover learning and developmental differences such as dyspraxia, so individuals can access the right support and thrive. Whether you're a parent looking for answers or an adult seeking clarity, we’re here to help you take the next step with compassion and expertise.

Book an Educational Assessment today – visit lighthousepsychology.ie or get in touch to learn more.

10/12/2025

Christmas can be joyful but for those navigating eating disorder recovery, it can also feel stressful and overwhelming.

At the Irish Eating Disorder Centre, we believe everyone deserves to experience the holidays in a way that feels safe, supportive, and affirming.

Here are a few tips to make the festive season more manageable:
🎄 Plan ahead - discuss meal plans and routines with your support team
🎄 Create a calm space - step away when things feel intense
🎄 Keep traditions flexible - it’s okay to adapt or skip activities that feel triggering
🎄 Focus on connection, not food - prioritise conversations and shared moments
🎄 Have coping strategies ready - breathing exercises, grounding techniques, or a trusted person to call
🎄 Give yourself permission to rest - you don’t have to do everything
Christmas doesn’t have to be overwhelming - it can be gentle and meaningful.

✨ If you’d like more tailored support for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to help.

📍 https://irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie/

09/12/2025

“Will I be told everything my child says in therapy?”

Here’s what parents need to know about confidentiality and respect in child therapy.

Therapy is a space where children and teens can speak freely, and that means confidentiality applies, even with parents.
🔹 We may share general themes (e.g. anxiety, school stress) to support your child’s wellbeing.
🔹 We don’t share specific details unless your child agrees or if there’s a risk of harm.
🔹 We aim to build trust with both the child and the parent, while protecting the child’s right to privacy.
🔹 Open communication is encouraged but respecting boundaries is key to effective therapy.
When children feel safe, they’re more likely to open up and that’s where healing begins.

Want to support your child’s therapy journey with confidence and care? Follow our Know Your Rights series to learn how therapy works. Questions about confidentiality? Message us or comment below.

05/12/2025

✨ Availability Just Opened for Couples Counselling ✨

Supporting a loved one through an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. Couples counselling offers a safe space to:
💛 Strengthen communication
💛 Navigate challenges together
💛 Build understanding and emotional connection

If you and your partner want support in your journey, now is the perfect time to reach out.

🌐 [https://irisheatingdisorderscentre.ie/]
Appointments are limited, secure your spot today.

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

We’re delighted to introduce Kelly, our Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. Kelly has a unique ability to connect with children and support and guide them through their individual struggles. With extensive experience supporting all children and adolescents with a range of complex needs and issues, from grief to anxiety, bullying to behavioural issues, Kelly brings a compassionate, person-centred approach to help improve her clients mental well-being.

🎓 Kelly holds a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Irish College of Humanities & Science, Limerick. She has underwent many CPD courses that have fostered her therapeutic approach such as Autism Awareness, Young Hearts & Mind Trauma Summit, SafeTALK Su***de Intervention, and many more.

💡 Kelly is an avid reader; she loves immersing herself into the exciting worlds of fantasy. A quote worth sharing from her favourite Empyrean Series; 'Remember, it's only the body that's fragile. You are unbreakable'. An important sentiment to remember when starting therapy - that you can survive anything life throws at you, and therapy with Kelly can help show you how.