Somers Psychotherapy

04/09/2025

You can’t heal what you pretend isn’t hurting.

For a long time, maybe you told yourself:

✔️ “I’m fine.”
✔️ “It’s not a big deal.”
✔️ “I just need to tough it out.”

But deep down, you know something’s not right. Maybe it’s anxiety, burnout, emotional numbness, or pain from the past that never really went away.
At Somers Psychotherapy, we help you stop pretending — and start healing.
Start here: https://calendly.com/somerspsychotherapy/50min
In-person & virtual sessions available.
You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

03/09/2025

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

Anxiety Isn’t Weakness — It’s a Signal.
For many men, anxiety shows up as tension, irritability, overthinking, or even shutting down completely.
At Somers Psychotherapy, we help men understand that managing anxiety isn’t about being “soft” — it’s about building mental strength and learning tools that actually work.
Struggling to focus or sleep?
Feeling constantly on edge or overwhelmed?
Using work, fitness, or distractions to avoid what’s really going on?
You’re not broken — you’re human. And you’re not alone.
We work with men who are ready to stop bottling it up and start working through it — with confidential, no-judgment support.
Ready to talk? Book a session today: https://calendly.com/somerspsychotherapy/50min
In-person & virtual appointments available.
Expert therapy tailored for men.

31/08/2025

We have appointments available this week
https://calendly.com/somerspsychotherapy/50min

30/08/2025

Appointments available for next week
https://calendly.com/somerspsychotherapy/50min

30/08/2025

With the beginning of the new school year, we wish the best of luck for the year ahead to both students and teachers.
Here’s what’s coming up in Neart:

Parents and Guardians:

💻 Webinar - Managing Anxiety: Practical Ways to Support your Young Person - 📅 September 30th at 7:30pm

🎙️ Podcast Episode - Helping your child to start post-primary school - Available now on your podcast app 🎧

School Staff Webinars:

Supporting students' wellbeing during the transition from primary to post-primary school:
📅 September 2nd, 7:30pm
📅 September 3rd, 4:30pm

Maximising student voice for mental health and wellbeing in schools:
📅 September 18th, 7pm
📅 September 25th, 4pm

For more information on Neart and other resources, visit jigsaw.ie/Neart

30/08/2025

Denmark makes empathy a weekly class called Klassens tid, where students resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds—a practice credited with curbing bullying, boosting emotional intelligence, and helping explain Denmark’s top happiness rankings.

29/08/2025

Appointments available this week
https://calendly.com/somerspsychotherapy/50min

28/08/2025

Wishing all our younger clients a great first day back!

27/08/2025

One of our therapists, Sean Phelan writes here about transitions and balance.
Back to School: Finding Balance as a Working Parent
September often feels like a "second new year." Transitioning from summer's looseness into a new school year's structure brings excitement and stress, especially for working parents. Between adjusting to new schedules, packing lunches, helping with homework, managing drop-offs and pick-ups, and staying on top of work demands, it's easy to feel like you're juggling too many plates. The truth is: you are! And that's okay...
The Invisible Load of Back-to-School
Beyond the visible logistics, there's the invisible work, anticipating needs, remembering deadlines, planning childcare, and holding the emotional space for kids who may feel nervous or resistant to change. That invisible load can drain our energy if we don't acknowledge it.
Strategies to Cope
Here are some ways working parents can approach this season with more ease and balance:
• Set realistic expectations: You won't do everything perfectly, and your family doesn't need perfection. Aim for "good enough" where it matters most.
• Create transition rituals: A few minutes of connection at drop-off or a shared snack after work can anchor your child (and you) during a busy day.
• Utilise your professional skills at home: project management tools, delegation, and clear communication — skills you already employ at work — can also help streamline family life.
• Ask for (and accept) help: Whether carpooling, meal swaps, or simply saying no to extra commitments, leaning on community makes a huge difference.
• Prioritise self-care: It's tempting to put your needs last, but your resilience depends on rest, movement, and mental breaks. A regulated parent helps create a regulated household.
Bringing Humanity to Work
Employers also have a role to play. Recognising that employees are parents, caregivers, and humans outside their job is part of creating truly inclusive workplaces. Flexible schedules, understanding managers, and a culture that respects boundaries can ease this seasonal transition for working parents.
Back-to-school is a reminder that work and life are not separate silos; they are intertwined. By bringing more compassion, structure, and flexibility into this season, we can model for our children (and ourselves) that balance is possible, even in the busiest times.
How are you navigating the back-to-school season as a working parent or leader? What strategies help you keep balance?
Seán Phelan is an existential psychotherapist passionate about building inclusive workplaces and supporting working parents in finding a balance between their career and family.