Smaointe CBT Mental Healthcare

Smaointe CBT Mental Healthcare Katrina Dennehy
PhD Candidate UCC
(MA, MA in CBT, BA;Dip Psych;BA;MAPCP, BABCP) We cater for adults, adolescence, and children of 10yrs and up.

Smaointe CBT Mental Healthcare provides counselling and psychotherapy for a number of areas that may cause personal or emotional difficulty. These include Low Self Esteem/ Confidence, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement, Anger and Stress Management, Behavioural Difficulties, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Post Traumatic Stress, Eating disorders, Bi Polar, Borderline Personality disorder and ASD. Our team at present consists of five therapists, Each of whom are fully Accredited, insured and are trained graduates to the highest standard in the field of counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. They have trained in a number of specialties such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Integrative Psychotherapy, Child Psychology, Clinical Supervision in professional practice, Trauma and Psychology. We accept referrals by Family members, Self referral, G.P. and other Care services. All inquiries and interactions are treated with the utmost confidentiality, abiding by the guidelines laid out by relevant accrediting and quality assuring bodies. Thank you on behalf of myself
Katrina Dennehy (Manager) and all the Smaointe team.

01/09/2025

Thinking about Treating Trauma? Here's What the Research Says

If you're a mental health professional working with trauma, new research on treatments for PTSD offers a fascinating insight! A major study comparing two leading therapies, trauma-focused CBT (tfCBT) and EMDR, found that when it comes to PTSD recovery rates, they are both highly effective. This is great news, as it gives professionals more flexibility and clients more choice.
What's even more interesting is the deeper finding: while both therapies are effective for PTSD, tfCBT showed a stronger impact on reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression that often accompany trauma. This is an important distinction that highlights the need for a comprehensive, nuanced understanding of how different therapies work.

At PCI College, our MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is built on this very principle. We teach you to master the core skills that drive results and to think critically about the latest research, so you can make smarter, more effective choices for your clients. Join a programme that will empower you to provide truly holistic, evidence-based care.
Ready to take your expertise to the next level?

Learn more about our MSc in CBT:
https://www.pcicollege.ie/course/msc-cognitive-behavioural-therapy/

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Samsung Balance phone. The perfect phone for your teen to reduce screen time, protect from harm and help reduce anxiety, depression, feating disorders, self esteem and confidence issues, pornographic materials and groomers access through social media.
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☀️ Grounding 🌱 By Amy Geary!Grounding is all about pressing “pause” when life feels like it’s spinning too fast. It gent...
12/08/2025

☀️ Grounding 🌱

By Amy Geary!

Grounding is all about pressing “pause” when life feels like it’s spinning too fast. It gently brings your attention back to the present, helping you feel calmer and more steady in your own skin.

A quick way to try it is the 5-4-3-2-1 method:

🌱 Look around and find 5 things you can see

🌱 Notice 4 things you can touch

🌱 Listen for 3 things you can hear

🌱 Identify 2 things you can smell

🌱 And focus on 1 thing you can taste

It’s simple, takes less than a minute, and can turn a scattered moment into one that feels grounded and safe.

🤔 Do you know much about your attachment style?Understanding your attachment style is crucial for developing and maintai...
30/07/2025

🤔 Do you know much about your attachment style?

Understanding your attachment style is crucial for developing and maintaining healthy relationships. It offers insights into your emotional patterns, communication styles, and how you navigate intimacy and conflict.

By recognizing your attachment style, you can identify potential relationship challenges, improve communication, and build stronger, more fulfilling connections. 

There are four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Secure attachment is characterized by a sense of safety and trust in relationships, while the other three are considered insecure, with varying degrees of anxiety and avoidance.

This post has been by our wonderful psychotherapist Vivienne 💛

📞 086 848 7941

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Messy hands —> Calmer minds! 🌱Did you know that playing with paints, shaving foam, sand, and slime can help your child b...
25/07/2025

Messy hands —> Calmer minds! 🌱

Did you know that playing with paints, shaving foam, sand, and slime can help your child build vital emotional regulation skills?

This is a sneak peek of what we’re exploring in our new monthly newsletter. Packed with insights, tips, and resources from our team of psychotherapists 🌈

💌 Don’t miss out! Sign up today (link in bio) or DM us 📧

Sessions currently available! 🌈Our team of 12 psychotherapists are here to support you on your mental health journey. It...
24/07/2025

Sessions currently available! 🌈

Our team of 12 psychotherapists are here to support you on your mental health journey. It can be scary to take that first step of reaching out, but it could be one of the kindest actions you take for yourself. 🌱

We have availability Monday-Friday for adults & adolescents, both in-person or online. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions ☀️

Reach out:

📞 086 848 7941

📧 smaointecbt@gmail.com

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Today is Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7! 💚 We want to honour the incredible, life-saving work the Samaritans do 365 day...
24/07/2025

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7! 💚

We want to honour the incredible, life-saving work the Samaritans do 365 days a year. 💚

500,000 calls and emails were answered in 2022 alone!

As a mental health clinic, we have deep respect for the dedication, empathy, and presence Samaritans offer. Day and night, to anyone struggling. Their support is a vital lifeline, and we often remind our clients that they are never alone: Samaritans are always there to listen, without judgment, 24/7.

We’re proud to stand alongside them in the shared mission of supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. Let’s continue spreading the message that help is always within reach. 💚

Call Samaritans for support on: 116 123

✨ Stay connected with your wellbeing... And with us! ✨Every month, we’ll share:- Therapeutic insights from our team to s...
22/07/2025

✨ Stay connected with your wellbeing... And with us! ✨

Every month, we’ll share:

- Therapeutic insights from our team to support your mental and emotional health

- Clinic news & highlights

- Recap of our social media content so you never miss a post that could help ground, inspire, or enlighten you!

No matter if you’re an existing client or just part of our wider community, we’d be delighted to have you included in this monthly check-in.

Subscribe via the link in our bio 🌟🌟

💚 You’re never alone. 💚July 24th is Samaritans Awareness Day. A reminder that even in your darkest moments, support is a...
22/07/2025

💚 You’re never alone. 💚

July 24th is Samaritans Awareness Day. A reminder that even in your darkest moments, support is always within reach.

If you’re struggling right now, please know that support is available from these services:

📞 Samaritans: 116 123

Pieta House - 1800 247 247

CAMHS - 021 4233103

50808 - Text HELLO to 50808 at any time day or night to receive support via text messaging.

South Doc - 0818 355 999 (Cork)

Raising awareness saves lives. 💚A study in Irish schools showed that teaching young people about mental health and signp...
21/07/2025

Raising awareness saves lives. 💚

A study in Irish schools showed that teaching young people about mental health and signposting them to crisis mental health services reduced su***de and self-harm behaviour. Because when we talk, listen, and act early, we change outcomes.

With Samaritans Awareness Day on the horizon this week, let’s remember:

📞 A single conversation can be the lifeline someone needs.

Talking saves lives. Sharing raises hope. 💚In the lead up to Samaritans Awareness Day on 24th July, we’re honouring the ...
20/07/2025

Talking saves lives. Sharing raises hope. 💚

In the lead up to Samaritans Awareness Day on 24th July, we’re honouring the vital, critical mental health support the Samaritans provide. Raising awareness isn’t just important. It directly saves lives.

By opening up, by listening, and by spreading the message, we help break down silence and stigma. Your words could be the reason someone finds the strength to reach out.

📞 Call the Samaritans on 116 123. Any time, day or night.

Samaritans Awareness Day is coming up on the 24th July 💚We are standing with those who may be struggling in silence. 💚Be...
19/07/2025

Samaritans Awareness Day is coming up on the 24th July 💚

We are standing with those who may be struggling in silence. 💚

Because mental health matters. Because everyone deserves to be heard. Because sometimes, one conversation can change a life.

Let’s break the stigma and remind each other: you are never alone. 💚

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Herons Wood Medical Centre
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