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.

04/01/2026

Sunday evening dread is real!!

Here are some practical tips to help ease you back into work if you have had some time off over Christmas.

1) Carve 10 minutes out for you today (I did a face mask, hence no makeup in this video!).
2) Organise yourself as best you can- Pick 2/3 things to help you feel in control of your day/week.
3) Aim to start your day at 60/70%- leave off the 100% goal of hitting the ground running. 4) Allow yourself permission to take time to refocus and train back in your attention span.
5) Bring some of the 'Holiday spirit' with you into your week for comfort.
6) End your work day intentionally- What worked today for me? What can I leave off until tomorrow?
Finally, organise something to look forward to. Hope these help!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Men’s mental health at ChristmasChristmas carries expectations of warmth, generosity, and connection. But it also brings...
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Men’s mental health at Christmas

Christmas carries expectations of warmth, generosity, and connection. But it also brings pressure: to maintain harmony, to keep things cheerful, to avoid disrupting the collective rhythm of celebration. For men who have long believed that emotional honesty risks burdening others, these expectations can reinforce their instinct to pull away, and step into the background.

Read more by Noel: https://www.smaointecbt.com/post/men-s-mental-health-at-christmas

Social Anxiety at ChristmasChristmas can be a time where we end up in social situations not of our own making. Many of u...
27/12/2025

Social Anxiety at Christmas

Christmas can be a time where we end up in social situations not of our own making. Many of us will end up at work parties or extended family gatherings that make us feel uncomfortable or that trigger social anxiety.

It is worth remembering that when we’re feeling anxious we can be particularly prone to “thinking errors” like mind reading or fortune telling.

Read more by Murray: https://www.smaointecbt.com/post/social-anxiety-at-christmas

The Holidays After LossThe holiday season often comes with expectations of joy, laughter, and togetherness, but if you’v...
26/12/2025

The Holidays After Loss

The holiday season often comes with expectations of joy, laughter, and togetherness, but if you’ve lost someone you love, it can feel heavy, lonely, or even overwhelming. Not feeling “merry and bright” during this time is normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. Grief doesn’t take a holiday, and your emotions are valid.

Read more by Simona here: https://www.smaointecbt.com/post/the-holidays-after-loss-it-s-okay-not-to-be-merry-and-bright

Christmas Cringe! Christmas gives us plenty to look forward to, from cosy moments to catch-ups with friends and family. ...
25/12/2025

Christmas Cringe!

Christmas gives us plenty to look forward to, from cosy moments to catch-ups with friends and family. It also gives us something most of us would happily do without, the embarrassing moment. Maybe you knocked over a glass at the dinner table, said something awkward during a family conversation, or sang a little too enthusiastically at the work party. Whatever form it takes, that wave of cringe can stick around far longer than the moment itself.

Read more by Kevin: https://www.smaointecbt.com/post/christmas-cringe

Silent Nights, Loud Families: A CBT Survival Guide! We don’t choose the family we are born into. Sometimes we wish we di...
24/12/2025

Silent Nights, Loud Families: A CBT Survival Guide!

We don’t choose the family we are born into. Sometimes we wish we didn’t have to connect with certain members of our family, and sometimes we choose not to. Whether that is for our own sanity or health, it can be and is a hugely difficult decision to make, and situation to manoeuvre.

Read more by Katrina here: https://www.smaointecbt.com/post/silent-nights-loud-families-a-cbt-survival-guide

23/12/2025

The last few days in the run-up to Christmas can feel so chaotic! If you’re feeling the stress, have a listen to these tips from our senior psychotherapist and clinic owner Katrina Dennehy.

Wise are here to support you on your mental health journey!

📞 086 848 7941
📧Smaointecbt@gmail.com

Sessions currently available! 🎉Our team of 13 psychotherapists are here to support you on your mental health journey. It...
15/12/2025

Sessions currently available! 🎉

Our team of 13 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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🧠 The Dangers of Smartphones for Children & Teens 📱 Research shows that smartphone ownership puts our children at risk o...
11/12/2025

🧠 The Dangers of Smartphones for Children & Teens 📱

Research shows that smartphone ownership puts our children at risk of emotional, cognitive, neurological, and physical dangers.

Cybersafekids shows that smartphone ownership is down 10% this year. This is partly due to the growth of school and community “hold off” movements where parents all agree to limit smartphone ownership.

If your child needs a phone this Christmas, the Balance Phone is an incredible option. No social media, no gambling, no adult content. And we are so delighted to share that we now have a code which provides €15 off your purchase!

Use code KATRINA15 at checkout to avail of the discount!

Delighted to have my piece published on the BABCP magazine ‘CBT Today’ this month. The Irish Mental Health system has a ...
04/12/2025

Delighted to have my piece published on the BABCP magazine ‘CBT Today’ this month. The Irish Mental Health system has a lot of work to do in recognising qualified practitioners so as to help to alleviate the mental health crisis in this country.

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Herons Wood Medical Centre
Carrigaline

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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