Hope & Healing Counselling Support

19/11/2025

🩵Men’s Day — 19th November🩵

Today is a reminder that men deserve to feel heard, supported, and understood too.

For far too long, many men have been encouraged to “tough it out,” stay silent, or hide what they’re going through. But real strength is found in honesty, openness, and knowing when to reach out.

If you’re struggling — with stress, pressure, sadness, anger, or anything that feels heavy — you are not alone. Talking to someone you trust, opening up to a friend, or seeking therapy can make a real difference. Therapy isn’t a last resort — it’s a space to breathe, process, grow, and heal.

Let’s keep encouraging men to speak up without fear of judgment.
Let’s remind them that their feelings matter.
Let’s create a world where asking for help is seen as a sign of courage, not weakness.

To every man out there: you deserve support, you deserve care, and your mental health matters 💫💚

19/11/2025

I can't believe I'm writing this. I have sat with alot of emotions this week as it marks a year since I plucked up the courage to start advertising for private clients under Hope and Healing Counselling Support ✨️

Why Hope and Healing?

Because no matter your journey or circumstances, I truly believe that hope can grow, and healing can begin — exactly where you are. Showing up for yourself is the very start of that process, and I feel so privileged to be able to hold a safe, supportive space for it to unfold.

Over the last year, I’ve been blessed and honoured to welcome so many clients through my door, each trusting me to walk alongside them. It’s hard to explain just how profound that privilege is — but I carry it with me every single day.

I’ve worked incredibly hard throughout my studies to be the best I can for my clients, and I continue to grow, learn, and challenge myself through ongoing training…. all while being on my own healing journey too. I practice what I preach, and I’m always striving to be the best version of me.

I don’t quite know how to put this feeling into words, but WOW — what a journey this first year has been. And I’m genuinely excited for what comes next.

Therapy isn’t easy, but if you’re struggling or wanting to make changes in your life, please just go for it. Do it for you. Showing up for yourself is one of the most courageous things you will ever do.

Thank you, as always, for the continuous support.
Sending love to all.✨

Forever grateful,

Kat 💫💚

12/11/2025

✨ Today’s Reminder ✨

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” — Jack Kornfield

We often give others understanding, patience, and forgiveness — yet hold ourselves to impossible standards. Compassion isn’t just something we extend outward; it’s something we must also turn inward.

Self-compassion means acknowledging your pain without judgment, allowing yourself to be human, and recognising that growth takes time. It’s the gentle voice that says, “I’m doing the best I can right now.”
You deserve the same kindness you offer to everyone else. 💫💚

11/11/2025

Folks reminder for tonight's focus group. Please get involved if you can and have your voice heard 🕖✨️

Focus group specifically for fertility and reproductive/menstrual health is at 7pm this evening. Invitation links have been sent out. If you haven’t received it, or now want to join please email:

rhonda@derrywellwoman.org

All welcome to share your experiences and shape the future of how we can improve our fertility and reproductive/menstrual health services for ourselves and the younger generation 🙌🏻💕

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

This week marks the beginning of Infertility Awareness Week — a time to bring light to a journey that is often walked in silence.

Infertility is not just a medical condition; it’s an emotional and deeply personal experience that touches every part of a person’s life. Behind every test, treatment, and waiting period, there are hopes, fears, and incredible strength.

My own experience with infertility is what led me to this work — to walk beside others as they navigate a path I know can be lonely and overwhelming. Through that journey, I learned the true importance of compassion, understanding, and connection.

Awareness begins with acknowledgment. When we talk openly about infertility, we create space for empathy. We remind those struggling that they are not alone, that their feelings are valid, and that they are deserving of support, understanding, and love — no matter where they are in their journey.

Let’s use this week to listen, to learn, and to show kindness.
Because true love isn’t just about happy endings — it’s about standing beside one another through the hardest chapters, too. 💫💚

29/10/2025

Extremely blessed & grateful for to allow me to use this beautiful space for client work💕

A safe space where healing begins & hope grows 🙏

I now have availability for Letterkenny clients on Mondays. Please get in touch if you would like more info ✨️

Kat 💫💚

20/10/2025

Have your say on women’s health in Northern Ireland✨️

Your story matters — and your voice can help shape the future of women’s health.

An online focus group is taking place on Tuesday 11th November at 7pm, and it’s all about hearing from women across Northern Ireland about their experiences with fertility and reproductive health.

This is part of an important research project led by Queen’s University Belfast and Derry Well Woman, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to inform the development of a new Women’s Health Strategy for Northern Ireland.

It’s a real chance for women to speak openly, to be heard, and to help make change for the better. Real lives, real stories — this is your opportunity to share what matters most and help shape future support and services.

If you’d like to take part, just email Rhonda at Derry Well Woman: Rhonda@derrywellwoman.org 💌

10/10/2025

World mental health day 💚

Check in with yourself...

You matter...

You are enough...

Show yourself the same love and compassion you show to others 💫💚

05/10/2025

Letterkenny clients – I now have availability on Mondays 💫💚

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’d love to support you. You are not alone in this — I’m here to walk the path alongside you 💫💚

Reach out today to take that first step 💫💚

01/10/2025

Pregnancy & Baby Loss Awareness Month 💜

October holds space for all babies gone too soon and all the parents who carry their love and grief each and every day.

Having walked this path myself, one of the things I’ve struggled with most is when people ask, “How far along were you?”
I know it often comes from curiosity or not knowing what else to say — but for me, it felt like my grief was being measured. As though how far along I was somehow determined how much I should hurt.

The truth is, the moment you love a baby, their absence is deeply felt. Loss at any stage is still loss. A parent’s heart doesn’t count the weeks — it simply aches for the child who should be here.

This month, I want to honour:
💜 Every parent who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
💜 Every baby, no matter how small, how brief, or how far along.
💜 Every story of grief and love that deserves to be acknowledged.

To those grieving — your baby matters, your loss matters, and your grief is valid. You are not alone. 💫💚