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Mind Journey UK

Providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Psychotherapy Services for Children and Adults. Online and face to face.

We also provide adults with trauma/PTSD/ CPTSD focused therapy and coaching for narcissistic impact.

08/03/2026

Have you ever apologised… even though you didn’t mean it?
“Sorry.”
Not because you were wrong.
But because it felt safer.
Safer than conflict.
Safer than being rejected.
Safer than someone withdrawing love.
That’s often how trauma bonds and people-pleasing show up.
You learned to keep the peace
even when it meant abandoning yourself.
Healing is realising:
You don’t have to apologise
for having feelings, needs, or boundaries.

💛 If this resonates, you’re not alone and you can rebuild your resources.

With care and understanding
Maria 🤍

03/03/2026

Overthinking can feel productive… but often it’s just exhausting.

Replaying conversations.
Predicting worst-case scenarios.
Trying to solve problems that haven’t even happened.

An anxious mind wants certainty.
But certainty isn’t always available — and chasing it can keep you stuck.

CBT helps you recognise when thinking becomes unhelpful, and teaches you how to step back instead of spiral.

💚 What’s your mind been looping on lately?

With care,
Maria

01/03/2026

A few years ago I came across a book. It was called 'Just One Thing' by Michael Mosley.
One simple idea really stayed with me. It was to sing loudly for five minutes a day. 🎶

I’ve always loved singing (mostly in the shower 😂), but now I understand why. Research shows singing can boost mood, reduce anxiety, relieve stress and even help with pain. It gives us a natural lift by increasing endocannabinoids, those feel good chemicals that our bodies produce naturally.

I grew up surrounded by music. My Father was a musician, so I learned first hand the power of music and the benefits it brings....the connection, expression, joy, belonging. Music has a way of reaching places words simply can’t. It regulates, it releases, it heals.

With a certain film dominating the cinema at the moment 🎬✨, it felt like the perfect time to share one of my “singing in the car” moments.
Sometimes we hold back on doing what we love....maybe through fear or even embarrassment. But we really should set that aside once a day.
Because life really is for living.
And it's YOUR life, its nobody elses. It’s about finding something you love and taking even the smallest opportunity to celebrate it. Just one thing a day can shift your mood in powerful ways.

Our wonderful creative coordinator, Sarah has spent her life singing, and we often talk together about the power and connection of music.

Music speaks… when words fail.

Have a great day everyone. Find your passion and do just one thing each day that sings in your soul.

With love and music
Maria
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23/02/2026

Some experiences stay with us — not just in memory, but in the body.

EMDR helps the brain process these experiences in a new way, so they no longer feel as overwhelming or present.

You don’t erase what happened.
You release its emotional grip.

Healing is about creating safety in the present, not reliving the past.
And it can happen gently, at your pace, with support.

With warmth and understanding,
Maria 💚

16/02/2026

Panic can make your body feel like it’s turned against you.
Racing heart. Shallow breath. A sense that something terrible is about to happen.

But panic is not dangerous — it’s your nervous system trying to protect you.

Through therapy, we work on helping your body feel safe again.

Learning grounding techniques, understanding triggers, and reducing fear of the sensations themselves.

💚 If you’ve experienced panic, what helps you feel even a little calmer?

You are not alone in this.
Maria

09/02/2026

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is based on a simple but powerful idea:
✨ Our thoughts influence our emotions.
✨ Our emotions influence our behaviour.

When our thinking becomes unhelpful or unkind, it can keep us stuck in cycles of anxiety, panic, low mood, or self-doubt.

CBT helps you notice these patterns, gently challenge them, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding.

Change doesn’t happen overnight — but with the right support, it does happen.

With clarity and compassion,
Maria 💚

02/02/2026

We often carry more than we realise.
Unspoken worries. Replayed conversations. Quiet fears that surface at night.

Anxiety doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers.
It shows up as overthinking, restlessness, or a feeling you can’t quite switch off.

CBT can help you gently unpack those thoughts, understand where they come from, and learn how to respond with more calm and clarity.

You don’t have to have all the answers — sometimes naming what’s weighing on you is the first step.

💚 What’s been sitting with you recently?

With care,
Maria

27/01/2026

Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting the past.
It means learning how to carry it differently.

Through therapy, we work together to understand your experiences, ease emotional distress, and build tools that support your wellbeing — now and in the future.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply ready for change, support can make all the difference.

Small steps still count.
And you don’t have to take them alone.

With warmth and encouragement,
Maria 💚🫶

25/01/2026

Mission accomplished ✨
Thanks to Ben and Damien, the office revamp is complete.
Our Northland Row offices sit in a beautiful row of Georgian buildings, and yes, sash windows are hard to paint 😅 Corners were tricky, colours were changed (twice)… but sometimes preserving the character of something old is part of the beauty.
A little like people. Everyone’s lived a life. Everyone’s different.
As Ben reminded me after we may have painted the windows shut…

“There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.”

Windows now opening again 😂✨

With appreciation for the little things

Maria 💚

22/01/2026

🤍✨
This week we’ve had a little office revamp thanks to Ben and Damien 👏
Ben is travelling the world, from Colorado to Spain, Italy and beyond.....but when he landed in our small village of 'The' Moy, he stayed :-)
When I asked what he loved most about Ireland, his answer was simple:
“The people.”
It’s a reminder that wherever we are in life, it’s our connections that matter most.
As Ben prepares for his next adventure, we’ll miss him.
Sometimes the greatest joy is found in the smallest places. 🤍
Connections count.

TheMoy MindJourneyUK

20/01/2026

In the rush of life, it’s easy to put yourself last.
To minimise your feelings.
To tell yourself others have it worse.

But your experiences matter.
Your emotions matter.
Your mental health matters.

You don’t need a crisis to deserve support.
You don’t need to justify needing help.

Therapy is a space where you come first — where your story is heard with care, respect, and compassion. You are worthy of support, simply because you are human.

With kindness and care,
Maria 💚🫶

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Dungannon
BT716AP

Telephone

+447815078802

Website

http://www.mindjourneyuk.com/

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