Jacqui Scully Counselling & Psychotherapy

27/01/2026

Myth: Older people are more prepared to cope with grief because they are more likely to have more experience of it.

Fact: People do not simply ‘get over’ their grief but over time find ways to accommodate their grief within their lives.

Irish Hospice Foundation

26/10/2025

You don’t have to do it all alone. 🤍
We weren’t meant to be islands — we were meant to be held, supported, and seen.

Needing help doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.
Let people show up for you. Let yourself be cared for.

Your needs aren’t too much — they’re reminders that connection is sacred. 🌿

26/10/2025

"Self-respect should be a natural state for you, just as it is for all of the animal kingdom. There's no raccoon out there that believes itself unworthy of what it intends to have!" 🦝

18/08/2025

Enjoy a few seconds of the sea doing its thing. I was lucky enough to have some time to take off to the beach last week and thought I’d share on a grey and thundery day. A little respite on a Monday afternoon. .

09/03/2025

This morning as I was attempting to meditate, my attention was brought to my throat…. Something has pushed me to share this video that i found on YouTube.
Maybe you don’t feel safe to share your thoughts or opinions or maybe you have a fear of public speaking.
Your thoughts, feelings and ideas are valuable, we don’t learn if we don’t discuss things without fear of judgement or derision.

This 10 minute throat chakra guided meditation helps you connect with your throat's energy centre while tuning into powerful affirmations to strengthen your ...

22/01/2025

After experiencing abuse we can develop core beliefs about love and how we interact with others that hinder us in developing safe and authentic connections.

When we untangle these beliefs we empower ourselves to build healthier connections:

Love is safe.
Love is with boundaries, not attempts to manipulate through setting unpredictable conditions.
Our healing is our responsibility.
Our needs are valid.
We are inherently worthy of love.
Asking for help is in safe relationships will be met with respect.

My book, Was It Even Abuse?, supports you in gaining clarity and growth after covert abuse. You can order it now or find out more info via the links in my bio 💜

19/10/2024

ℹ️🌿 COUNSELLING TO RECLAIM IDENTITY AFTER BULLYING IN SCHOOL & WORK |

Bullying, whether experienced during formative years in school or within the professional workplace, can have a profound and lasting impact on one’s sense of identity.

It can strip away confidence, stifle ambition, and create feelings of isolation and inadequacy. In many cases, the victim feels that their identity has been hijacked or stunted, leaving them unable to reach their full potential.

To understand how bullying can distort someone’s sense of self, it’s essential to recognise that bullying often originates from the insecurities of the bully. Individuals who engage in bullying behaviour are frequently battling their demons – whether from previous trauma, internalised shame, or, quite often, having been bullied themselves.

Read the Full Article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/counselling-to-reclaim-identity-after-bullying-in-school-work



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19/10/2024

This is such a good reminder ❤️

06/10/2024

Seems familiar?

06/10/2024

You don’t have to accept abuse (even from family). You are allowed to prioritize your mental health.❤️‍🩹