New Beginnings

New Beginnings Private Practice (BACP)
Face to Face|Online Counselling
Email to book: newbeginningsdonegal@gmail.com

The run-up to Christmas can feel  stressful. Here’s how to stay grounded 🙏1. Name Your Stress – Break down what’s overwh...
21/11/2025

The run-up to Christmas can feel stressful.
Here’s how to stay grounded 🙏

1. Name Your Stress – Break down what’s overwhelming you, seeing it clearly makes it manageable.

2. Set Boundaries – It’s OK to say no and protect your time.

3. Prioritise Rest – Sleep and small breaks are essential.

4. Check Your Values – Focus on what truly matters to you.

5. Small Calm Moments – Deep breaths, short walks, mindfulness.

6. Reach Out – Talk to friends, family, or a professional.

7. Self‑Compassion – You don’t have to do it all. Be gentle with yourself.

Even just one hour of talking therapy can trigger measurable physiological changes ✨️Sent in from a client, our hour ses...
19/11/2025

Even just one hour of talking therapy can trigger measurable physiological changes ✨️

Sent in from a client, our hour session between 12pm and 1pm, clearly shows a drop in their stress levels.

Research shows that during therapy:

🌱Cortisol (stress hormone) levels drop, meaning your body literally relaxes.

🌱Heart rate and blood pressure often decrease, reflecting reduced sympathetic nervous system activity.

🌱Brain activity shifts in areas related to emotion regulation, like the prefrontal cortex, helping you feel calmer and more in control.

🌱Improved mood and reduced anxiety can last beyond the session, reinforcing healthy coping patterns.

It’s a great reminder that therapy isn’t just “talking”— it’s your body and brain recalibrating toward lower stress 🫶

You deserve a life that feels like peace, not survival ✨️
12/11/2025

You deserve a life that feels like peace, not survival ✨️

New week..New intentions ✨️Show up for yourself by ⬆️
10/11/2025

New week..New intentions ✨️
Show up for yourself by ⬆️

07/11/2025

Cosy Counselling Vibes ✨️



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07/11/2025

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🧠 Reframe your mind, reshape your mood.When you change “I have to” → “I get to,” your brain shifts from obligation to op...
03/11/2025

🧠 Reframe your mind, reshape your mood.

When you change “I have to” → “I get to,” your brain shifts from obligation to opportunity.

This simple linguistic switch activates motivation circuits and gratitude pathways in the brain, turning stress into purpose and gratitude 🙏

💬 Try it:

“I have to work out” → “I get to move my body.”

“I have to study” → “I get to learn something new.”

“I have to go to work” → “I get to build my future.”

Sunday/November Reminder ✨️
02/11/2025

Sunday/November Reminder ✨️

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31/10/2025

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Small actions spark tiny dopamine hits and that’s what fuels motivation.That’s how habits are built:1. Start small.2. Re...
28/10/2025

Small actions spark tiny dopamine hits and that’s what fuels motivation.
That’s how habits are built:

1. Start small.

2. Repeat often.

3. Let your brain’s reward system do the rest.

Every time you show up, even when you don’t feel like it, you’re teaching your brain that you can trust yourself.
That’s how wellbeing grows, one choice at a time✨️

Gratitude has the power to transform your brain. Each time you acknowledge something good, your brain releases serotonin...
26/10/2025

Gratitude has the power to transform your brain.

Each time you acknowledge something good, your brain releases serotonin and dopamine, calming your nervous system and reducing stress.

With consistent practice, your mind becomes wired to focus on the positives rather than the negatives 🤍

Believe✨️
23/10/2025

Believe✨️

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