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Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual, international event, aimed at raising awareness of all things eating disorders. The focus this year is on men and eating disorders. My name is Niamh, and I’m…

You Are Not Alone Written by:  Josephine Power-Anastasiou Read more about Josephine   YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Society is harsh on many people. In a storm of chaos, where things are uncertain, many people, men…

Breast Cancer Awareness Written by:  Josephine Power-Anastasiou Read more about Josephine   According to the NCBI, the most common coping strategies and experiences in women with a primary breast cancer diagnosis are; Religion, active coping,…

Can I get through Christmas if I feel anxious? Firstly, remember that Christmas will pass! This time of the year encourages people to spend more, socialise more, eat and drink more. Activities which are considered…

Whether or not it is something that we celebrate, Christmas is all around us, so it can be helpful to think about what this means for us and what we can do to best support…

“Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year,” as the well know song goes. Or is it? For many people it is a hugely stressful time even in the best of years. This can…

Written by Faye Mahony Read more about Faye All of us have moments when we are triggered into child-like responses with our loved ones, particularly following an argument in which we are left feeling criticised,…

By Mike Read more about Mike   In spite of the concerns around online/cyber counselling, an increasing number of analysts have found proof supporting the viability of online/cyber counselling for an assortment of mental issues,…

By Miriam Read more about Miriam   When we think of February, it’s possible that Saint Bridget's Day heralding in the spring and Valentine’s Day, known rightly or wrongly as the day of love come…