North Coast Counselling

22/11/2025

15/11/2025

11/11/2025

🌱 Breaking the Silence: Liam’s Story

Liam never thought abuse would happen to him.

After an accident left him partially disabled, his partner’s care slowly turned into control; deciding who he could see, where he could go, even what he could wear. It got worse and worse.
When he tried to speak up, she told him,

“No one will believe you." "You're no use to anybody" "You’re lucky I stay.”

Liam says those words cut him deeper than any bruise.

One night, feeling desperately trapped and alone, Liam searched online and found out about the Men’s Advisory Project (MAP)
When he rang a few days later a quiet voice on the other end of the phone said,

“It's okay. You’re not alone, Liam. You deserve to be and feel safe.”

That call changed everything.

With MAP’s support, Liam built a safety plan, found a place to stay, and started counselling.
Now, he’s rebuilding his confidence and helping other men do the same.

“Abuser don’t care,” Liam says.
“But help is out there and freedom starts with one call.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual abuse, reach out:
📞 Belfast: 028 9024 1929
📞 Foyle: 028 7116 0001
🌐 www.mapni.co.uk

You are not alone. 💙

Disability Action Northern Ireland Housing Executive Police Service of Northern Ireland

04/11/2025

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨

Christmas can be a time for family and joy but also a time of loneliness, pressure, expectations, family tension, and exhaustion.

This 4wk programme will be held in a small, intimate group setting and will be a confidential and safe space for women to share, take time out for self and learn new skills to strengthen yourself, before the pressures of Christmas hit full swing. Bringing 'Women's Little Christmas' back, only in a different, more mindful way before Christmas!

We’ll talk openly and honestly about the stress and pressures that often accompany many of us at Christmas. We will also explore people-pleasing, boundaries, guilt, and the emotional weight that often comes at this time of year, all of which can leave people feeling exhausted and drained. As with all my group work, you will only be asked to share what you feel comfortable sharing and won't be pressured to go anywhere you don't want to go.

It’s not about fixing everything. But, it is about giving yourself permission to slow down, reconnect, and hopefully approach the weeks ahead with more ease and a deeper awareness within yourself.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
𝐭𝐨
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

𝟕𝐩𝐦-𝟖.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 @ Rachel McMonagle Counselling & Facilitation, Eglinton, Co.Derry/Londonderry

Options for payment
£16 weekly or a reduced offer of £60 for the 4wk programme - refreshments will be provided each week, as well as a therapeutic aromatherapy session, all included in the price.

PM to book your space, places are extremely limited due to the nature of my group work and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

£20 non refundable deposit will secure your place!!

Rachel ❤️

02/11/2025

This Movember remember:

Reaching out for help is not a weakness, it’s a strength. If you or someone you love is finding things difficult, support is available day and night.

Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/
NHS https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
SHOUT https://giveusashout.org/
CALM https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/

Share with others as a reminder. 💙

31/10/2025

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30/10/2025

🔸NOVEMBER TRAINING🔸

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28/10/2025

If you would like to share your experience with us you can also contact us through the Have Your Say section of the website.

26/10/2025

17/10/2025

The Rainbow Project is now delivering a new support service for families of trans people in Northern Ireland.

Read more here: https://www.rainbow-project.org/announcing-sail-the-rainbow-projects-new-trans-family-support-service/