Therapy & Approaches

9 July 2026

CBT or Talking Therapy? How to Choose (and Why You Might Not Have To)

CBT is structured and practical. Talking therapies go deeper into patterns and history. Here's what each actually involves, and why the best therapists refuse to pick a side.

9 July 2026

Does Online Counselling Actually Work?

Yes. For most people and most common difficulties, research consistently finds online therapy matches in-person outcomes. Here's the honest picture, including when it isn't the right choice.

9 July 2026

How Much Does Counselling Cost in Ireland?

Private counselling in Ireland typically costs between €50 and €120 a session. Here's what drives the price, what a full course actually costs, and the free and low-cost options worth knowing about.

Emotion Regulation With the Diver's Reflex

When your brain hits crisis mode, the diver's reflex can help. Learn how cold water on the face calms an overactive nervous system, and how to try it safely.

Finding the Right Counsellor for You: A Limerick Guide

How to choose the right counsellor in Limerick: what to look for, the main types of counselling, the perks of online sessions, and what to expect in your first session.

Six Common Misconceptions of Therapy

Think therapy is about blaming your parents, being self-indulgent, or only for mental illness? Here are six common myths about therapy, and the reality behind them.

17 April 2024

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Is Much More Than Just Positive Thinking

As a professional counsellor, I can attest to the effectiveness of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) method in alleviating depressive and anxious...

13 July 2023

Do I Need Counselling?

The ability to manage challenging emotions, identify harmful behaviour patterns, or work through negative events in a way that gives you the knowledge...

9 February 2023

The Benefits of CBT Therapy

Discover the positive impact CBT therapy can have on your mental health with this comprehensive guide! Find out how CBT therapy works and why it's so...

How Counselling Works (What You Can Expect in Counselling)

The typical process will look something like the following, but this is a general guide only. Please bear in mind that the number of sessions can vary...

Unlock the Benefits of Therapy

Mental health is an important part of our overall health, but it's often overlooked or ignored. People with mental health problems may feel ashamed to...

How You Might See the World (Schemas That Change How You See the World)

A person may not even be aware that they have schemas; in fact, the ideology may appear to be quite normal. When people are aware of their schemas,...

How to Train Yourself to Stop Unhelpful Thinking

For example, it's not always clear right away why someone takes longer than usual to answer your email or text or why they said something.

Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)

This sort of ANT, which can also be known as polarised thinking, splitting, or black or white thinking, indicates a tendency to think in extremes —...

23 September 2021

Best Counselling Service

In today's fast-paced world, mental health has become a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. With the advent of technology, counselling services...

18 February 2021

Counselling In Limerick

From our Limerick counselling clinic, Mind Healing Counselling's team of Limerick therapists offer a range of services designed to address a range of...