Jannah Walshe Counselling

17/11/2025

Hi all, a link below to the recording of the parent webinar:

Supporting your teen when they’re feeling socially excluded

https://west.planetyouth.ie/videos/supporting-your-teen-when-theyre-feeling-socially-excluded/

It will be a valuable resource for schools also, in support of Bí Cineálta, and Tusla services such as School Completion Programmes, TESS, FRC's, and PPFS will find it of use when working with families.

In the November 2024 Planet Youth survey of 5,079 teenagers in the West of Ireland, 38% reported tbeing rejected by their friends. So, an issue that needs a lot of attention.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Dr. Malie Coyne - Clinical Psychologist
Child and Family Agency - Tusla
Roinn Sláinte, Department of Health
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
RTÉ News
GRETB Guidance, Information & Recruitment Service

10/11/2025

08/10/2025

☕ Join us this Friday, October 10th in Brú Castlebar (Main St) for a special Coffee Morning in support of World Mental Health Day!

Brú be serving tasty coffee and delicious treats from 8am to 12pm, and all coffee proceeds will be donated to Mindspace Mayo and Mayo Mental Health Association. Thank you, folks!

So pop into us, enjoy a coffee, and take a moment to connect and chat. Everyone is welcome! 💚

08/10/2025

The challenges on the land are real — but so is your resilience. 💚

Join our Minding Me Programme to take a proactive approach to your mental health and wellbeing, designed specifically for farmers, farm families, and rural communities.

📅Online programme - 10th, 17th, and 24th October from 7pm to 9:30pm
💻 Free to register
💬 Practical tools and proactive tips to keep yourself well
👉https://MMFarmWellHub.eventbrite.ie

Register now and take a step towards strengthening mental health in rural Ireland.

Brought to you by Su***de or Survive (SOS), ICMSA, ACA, Teagasc and Farm Well Hub, with support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

03/10/2025

For the counsellors and psychotherapists out there please take a look at this petition to keep personal therapy and supervision as an integral part of our training and ongoing work.

Petition to CORU: Uphold Standards in Counselling and Psychotherapy

02/10/2025

Well done to the Westport Autism Friendly Town group who have recently launched “Our Story” - a new fully inclusive Youth Programme for young autistic adults and those with other disabilities.

This exciting initiative is brought to you in partnership with Westport Town Hall Theatre and Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, reflecting a shared commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and community participation.

“Our Story” provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive space in the heart of our community where participants can:
• Learn to connect with others in a nurturing environment
• Learn to communicate confidently
• Explore creative experiences tailored to individual strengths
• Engage socially while having fun.

Facilitated by the highly experienced Lochlann Ó Mearaín, the sessions are designed to ensure that every participant, regardless of ability, can take part fully, feel valued, and build confidence.

Programme Details:
•When: Every Saturday, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Duration: 6 weeks, starting Saturday, 11th October
• Where: Westport Town Hall (fully accessible venue)

To join this empowering programme, participants aged 18 – 24+ years are invited to fill out the form here: https://form.jotform.com/252602316203342

For any questions, please contact Maura at info@waft.ie or call 087 9005683.

“Our Story” is more than a programme, it is a community space that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, and empowers young adults with disabilities to connect, create, and shine. Every participant’s abilities are valued, every voice is heard, and every story matters.

ÁIRC - Supporting Children with Disabilities in Mayo Mayo Autism Camp Wings of Hope Counselling Jannah Walshe Counselling Family Carers Ireland West - Galway, Mayo, Roscommon Mayo Parenting Mayo Child & Family Support Networks

01/10/2025

This is such a great resource from Belong To...

Video's created by Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland the national organisation for le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Ireland.

18/09/2025

Westport Eco congregation invites you to join them for a meditative walk in nature! Celebrating the Season of Creation. Sunday 21st September 3pm -meet at the quay gates of Westport house. Duration 40 mins!
Aughaval Parishes - Westport & Dugort, Castlebar, Turlough St. Mary's Church, WestportMayo Environmental NetworkOne WestportMayo Public Participation Network - PPNEco-Congregation IrelandWestport Tidy TownsBiodiversity IrelandWestport Family and Community Resource CentreWestport Mens Shed Food Forests Ireland John Kenny Call ActionOffice @

17/09/2025

Really enjoying this year's conference. Thank you IACP :-)

15/09/2025

Check out these webinars from Mental Health Ireland in the month of October...

We are delighted to offer a stunning series of free webinars during October to celebrate .

BOOK NOW https://bit.ly/MHI-events

❄️Winter Wellness: This webinar will provide practical strategies to support mental health and wellbeing during the Winter months, built around the evidence-based Five Ways to Wellbeing framework.

💙Partner Webinars: Each webinar will focus on a topic that can influence our specific mental health & wellbeing topic, hosted by Mental Health Ireland with expert panellists – Family Carers Ireland, Irish Men's Sheds Association, Crown Paints - If You Like It, Crown It and BaxterStorey Ireland Each discussion will include information about the topic, resources and supports available as well as opportunities to ask the experts questions.

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

💚 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 💚

The National Parents Council (NPC), in conjunction with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a free online training programme this September.

✨ Parents who attend will:
• Explore the factors that influence their child’s mental health & wellbeing
• Learn how to build and nurture resilience in children
• Gain practical tips to support positive mental health at home

📅 Session dates:

Monday 15th Sept – 12pm or 4pm

Tuesday 16th Sept – 12pm or 4pm

Wednesday 17th Sept – 12pm or 4pm

Thursday 18th Sept – 12pm or 4pm

Friday 19th Sept – 12pm

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/SaicHRFJN2

Let’s work together to support children’s wellbeing — because small steps at home can make a big difference. 💙