Somers Psychotherapy

16/03/2026

St Patrick’s Day is often associated with celebration, togetherness and good craic — but for many, it can also bring up more complicated feelings. Pressure to be sociable, memories of loss, worries around alcohol, or simply feeling out of step with the day are all very real experiences.

There’s no right way to do today.

You’re allowed to celebrate loudly, quietly, or not at all. You’re allowed to mind yourself. Connection doesn’t always look like a crowd — sometimes it’s a gentle check-in, a walk, or choosing rest.

At Somers Psychotherapy, we recognise how cultural moments like today can stir up emotions we don’t always have words for. If you’re finding today hard, support is available.

Be kind to yourself
Honour your own pace
Reach out if you need to — you don’t have to carry it alone

However you mark the day, we wish you safety, care and gentleness.

15/03/2026

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.

01/03/2026

March brings longer evenings and brighter mornings.
But mental health doesn’t follow the seasons.
If you’re not feeling lighter just because it’s spring, that’s okay.
Go gently. Growth takes time.

21/02/2026

19/02/2026

Ready for the day ahead…

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day & Mental Health

Valentine’s Day can bring up a mix of feelings. For some it’s connection and closeness; for others it can highlight loneliness, loss, or pressure to feel a certain way. All of it is valid.

Love isn’t only romantic. It shows up in friendships, family, community, moments of care, and in how we treat ourselves. Today can also be a reminder to pause and check in with you.

If this day feels difficult, you’re not failing — you’re human. And you don’t have to carry it alone.

At Somers Psychotherapy, we hold space for the full range of emotions that days like today can stir. Support is available when you’re ready.

Be gentle with yourself today.
Limit comparisons if social media feels heavy.
Reach out — connection matters.

29/01/2026

Trends ‘driven by increased exposure to online po*******hy and harmful digital content’, says service for children affected by s*x abuse

26/01/2026

Declan Donnelly is opening up about his mental health ❤️

The presenter has revealed he lives with a “low level, constant anxiety about ‘should be doing this’ or ‘I’ve got to be doing’.”

Dec added: “I struggle with that a lot, with trying to calm that voice in the back of your head that’s going, ‘no, you should be using this time more productively’.”