Rachel McMonagle Counselling & Facilitation

18/12/2025

Bittersweet moment as I say goodbye to my last client of 2025 in this beautiful space, I've called a 2nd home for the last 8 years. But, onwards and upwards to finding new, permanent premises in 2026.

Take care, and thank you to everyone who has been apart of the Stable Yard's journey. The journey continues albeit in a different place.

Rachel ❤️

18/12/2025

Today I finished up schools work for the Christmas break and I was blown away by the love, care and attention to detail of my work colleagues. Thank you to everyone at Sacred Heart PS Derry for kick starting my 40th birthday celebrations.

I am blessed and grateful to work alongside you all, what a team you are 💕

15/12/2025

🎄🍽 Christmas Dinner Update 🎄🍽

**𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 6𝐏𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆**

If you are alone, struggling (mentally, physically or both), know of a neighbour on their own, or you are a small family and would benefit, then please send me a direct message to book.

This information will be held in the strictest of confidence, with only me knowing who you are.

Deliveries will be carried out throughout the City (Derry/Londonderry) between
11.30 - 12.30 on Christmas Day.

Remember, there is absolutely no charge whatsoever for this.

Take care,

Rachel ❤️

11/12/2025

🎄🍽 Christmas Dinner Update 🎄🍽

I still have dinners left for the taking.

So, if you are alone, struggling (mentally, physically or both), know of a neighbour on their own, or you are a small family and would benefit, then please send me a direct message to book your space ASAP.

Please note that dinners are limited to those that live in your home and only for Christmas day.

This information will be held in the strictest of confidence, with only me knowing who you are.

Deliveries will be carried out throughout the City (Derry/Londonderry) between
11.30 - 12.30 on Christmas Day.

Remember, there is absolutely no charge whatsoever for this.

Take care,

Rachel ❤️

** Please share so we can reach as many as we can, who may be sitting without a dinner otherwise **

05/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Dinner to your Door Update🎄

I still have space for a few more dinners. If you have seen the post about my offer of Christmas dinner delivered to your door, can you send me a private message to confirm. I need name, address and how many dinners per household.

So if you know of anyone, a family, an elderly person living alone, anyone struggling whether that be financially or through mental health, let me take the pressure off the Christmas dinner.

Remember, there is zero cost, zero judgement and your 3 course Christmas Dinner will be cooked fresh and delivered on Christmas morning between 11.30-12.30

Many thanks
Rachel ❤️

04/12/2025

Just a little Christmas reminder for those who have children who are neurodiverse, but also adults alike!

Remember they process things a little differently and this time of year can be extremely overwhelming.

03/12/2025

My plan for sometime this week...!!

Sometimes unplugging from everything and everyone can be the best medicine to help you work things through ❤

01/12/2025

✨️ Accepting new clients in January 2026 ✨️

Counselling isn't about shining a huge spotlight on your life looking for answers.

It is about working within the smallest flame of candle light, to guide and help you through 🕯

If you are interested in starting counselling reach out to book your appointment for January.

My appointment book always fills quickly when I open it, so reach out today!

27/11/2025

26/11/2025

Easier said than done sometimes. But, in time and working things through in your own mind, it brings a sense of freedom in learning to accept what is.

Life is hard enough sometimes, choose your battles wisely 🙌

25/11/2025

🎄🍽 Christmas Dinner Update 🎄🍽

They say it takes a village and it really does. I may be cooking and delivering the Christmas dinners to your doors, but there are people behind the scenes, who have helped me make this happen for the 4th Christmas. Without the support, I wouldn't be able to do what I do, so thank you!

I still have dinners left for the taking.

So, if you are alone, struggling (mentally, physically or both), know of a neighbour on their own, or you are a small family and would benefit, then please send me a direct message to book your space by Thursday 11th December. Bookings close at 5pm. Please note that dinners are limited to those that live your home).

This information will be held in the strictest of confidence, with only me knowing who you are.

Deliveries will be carried out throughout the City (Derry/Londonderry) between
11.30 - 12.30 on Christmas Day.

Remember, there is absolutely no charge whatsoever for this.

Take care,

Rachel ❤️

** Please share so we can reach as many as we can, who may be sitting without a dinner otherwise **

25/11/2025

Not everything happens overnight or as we say here often, 'Rome wasn't built in a day'.

Through my professional experience, I have come to accept that you may not see the fruits of your labour instantly. Today, we live in a society were instant gratification has become the norm. If we don't see results immediately, it can leave us feeling like we failed, questioning if it's worth it or even moreso, feeling deflated, almost like it is a weakness.

Often, our days of hard work, reflections, self development and growth aren't seen instantly, but are made up of small changes over time. Then, one day you will look back and realise just how far you've come!

Keep going and trust the process.

Rachel ❤️