Mosaic Counselling & Psychotherapy

03/04/2025

💭 Feeling Down or Overwhelmed? You Might Be Experiencing Depression.

Depression is more than just feeling sad for a few days. It’s a deep, persistent feeling that affects every part of your life. Here’s a closer look at what depression feels like and how therapy can help.

What Does Depression Feel Like?

Depression isn’t just about feeling “blue” – it’s an all-encompassing condition that impacts your mind, body, and emotions. Here’s how it might feel:
• Constant Low Mood: You might feel like you’re stuck in a fog of sadness or emptiness, where everything feels heavy and draining.
• Lack of Motivation: Even simple tasks like getting out of bed, cooking, or going to work may feel overwhelming. Activities that used to bring you joy may now feel pointless.
• Fatigue and Low Energy: No matter how much rest you get, depression can leave you feeling constantly exhausted. You may struggle to muster the energy to get through the day.
• Physical Symptoms: Depression can cause physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, muscle aches, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
• Feelings of Hopelessness: You may start feeling like there’s no way out of the darkness, and that things will never get better. Thoughts of being stuck or trapped can overwhelm you.
• Difficulty Concentrating: Depression can make it hard to focus, remember things, or make decisions. You might feel like your brain is foggy or that you can’t think clearly.

What Is Depression, Really?

Depression is not just a passing mood. It’s a mental health condition that requires attention and care. It can be triggered by stressful life events, loss, or prolonged feelings of sadness, but sometimes it can arise without any clear cause. Many people suffer in silence, not fully understanding that their symptoms are part of depression.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy offers a space to understand the root causes of your depression and develop strategies to improve your mood and well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy are two effective therapeutic methods for managing depression. Here’s how therapy can help:
1. Identifying Negative Thought Patterns: Depression often involves thinking in negative or self-critical ways. CBT helps you challenge these patterns and replace them with healthier, more realistic thoughts.
2. Developing Coping Strategies: Therapy introduces coping mechanisms like mindfulness, self-compassion, and relaxation techniques to help you manage overwhelming feelings and reduce stress.
3. Exploring Deep-Rooted Emotions: Psychotherapy provides a space to explore your feelings in depth, helping you uncover and process unresolved issues that may be contributing to your depression.
4. Behavioral Activation: Therapy can guide you to gradually reintroduce enjoyable activities into your routine, helping you rediscover pleasure and motivation.
5. Building Resilience: Over time, therapy helps you build emotional resilience, so you’re better equipped to handle future stressors and prevent depression from taking over your life.

What Can You Expect in Therapy?
• A Safe, Supportive Environment: Therapy provides a safe space where you can express your feelings and experiences without fear of judgment.
• Personalized Tools and Techniques: A therapist will work with you to identify specific triggers of your depression and develop a tailored plan for managing your symptoms.
• Ongoing Support: Therapy is a process, and having ongoing support allows you to stay on track and continue healing at your own pace.

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You Don’t Have to Face Depression Alone.

If you’re struggling with depression and want to explore ways to manage it, therapy can offer the support and tools you need to improve your mental health.

Book your online therapy session today to begin your journey toward healing and recovery.

Email me at mosaicdublin@gmail.com to schedule your session.

02/04/2025

02/04/2025

💭 Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone.

Anxiety can be overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong. You might feel restless, worried, or even experience physical symptoms without fully understanding why. Here’s a closer look at what anxiety can feel like and how therapy can help.

What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

Anxiety isn’t just about feeling “nervous” or “stressed.” It can be a persistent, draining experience that affects both your mind and body. Here’s how it might feel:
• Racing Thoughts: Your mind may feel like it’s in overdrive, constantly worrying about the “what ifs” or replaying situations in your head.
• Physical Symptoms: Anxiety can trigger physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, tight chest, dizziness, stomach issues, or a general feeling of being on edge. Sometimes, the physical discomfort can feel like a panic attack is about to happen.
• Restlessness and Irritability: Anxiety often causes a sense of unease or agitation, making it hard to relax or focus.
• Avoidance: You might find yourself avoiding certain places, activities, or even people because you fear triggering anxiety, leaving you feeling isolated.
• Sleep Disruptions: Restless nights or waking up feeling fatigued are common when anxiety is taking a toll on your mind and body.

But What Is Anxiety, Really?

Anxiety can be triggered by stressful life events or ongoing challenges. It’s more than just a temporary feeling; when left unchecked, it can impact your daily life and relationships. Some people don’t even realize their symptoms are connected to anxiety, mistaking them for other conditions or just thinking it’s part of normal life.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy provides a safe space to explore the root causes of anxiety and develop effective coping strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective therapies for managing anxiety. Here’s how it works:
1. Identifying Negative Thought Patterns: Often, anxiety comes from distorted thinking. CBT helps you spot these patterns and challenge irrational thoughts.
2. Coping Mechanisms: Learn tools like deep breathing, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness to manage physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or shallow breathing in stressful situations.
3. Exposure Therapy: Gradually confront situations that cause anxiety in a controlled and supportive way, helping you build confidence and reduce fear.
4. Reframing Fears: Therapy helps you develop a more balanced, realistic view of your fears. Over time, this helps you break free from the cycle of worry and avoidance.

What Can You Expect in Therapy?
• A Non-Judgmental Space: Therapy provides a safe, confidential environment where you can express yourself without fear of criticism.
• Personalized Tools and Techniques: A therapist will work with you to identify specific triggers and develop a tailored plan for managing anxiety.
• Ongoing Support: Therapy offers a long-term strategy for managing anxiety, with the support you need to stay on track and continue improving.

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It’s Time to Take Control of Your Anxiety.

If you’re experiencing anxiety and want to learn how to manage it effectively, therapy can offer the support and tools you need to reclaim your peace of mind.

Book your online therapy session today to begin your journey toward understanding and managing anxiety.

Email me at mosaicdublin@gmail.com to schedule your session.

01/04/2025

💭 Struggling with Anxiety or Depression? Therapy Can Help.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant worry, restlessness, or a persistent low mood, you’re not alone. Anxiety and depression can impact every part of your life, but therapy provides the support and tools you need to start healing.

Whether it’s managing racing thoughts, physical symptoms like a racing heart, or the deep sadness and fatigue that come with depression, therapy can help you:
• Identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier perspectives.
• Develop coping strategies for managing stress, fear, and low mood.
• Explore unresolved emotions to uncover the root causes of your anxiety or depression.

Online therapy offers a safe, confidential space to work through these challenges with proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy.

If you’re ready to take the first step toward feeling better, reach out today.

Email me at mosaicdublin@gmail.com to schedule your session.

01/04/2025

📢 Now Offering Online Therapy Sessions – Support from the Comfort of Your Home

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m now offering online therapy sessions via Zoom, making it easier than ever to access professional support from wherever you are.

Why Online Therapy?

✔ Convenient – No travel, no stress—just log in from home.
✔ Confidential & Secure – A safe space to talk openly.
✔ Daytime Sessions Available (Until 5 PM) – Perfect if you prefer support during the day.
✔ Effective & Personal – Receive the same quality support as in-person therapy.

I Can Help With:

✅ Anxiety & stress management
✅ Depression & low mood
✅ Self-confidence & personal growth
✅ Coping with change & life transitions
✅ Emotional well-being & self-care

How to Book:

📩 Email me at mosaicdublin@gmail.com to schedule your session.

You don’t have to face this alone—support is just a message away. 💙

04/02/2025

01/09/2023

02/06/2023

04/01/2023

Set any New Year's resolutions yet? Or will we be viewing the month from under a blanket, binge-watching re-runs of Downton Abbey?

While starting new things doesn't have to be exclusive to January, why does it always have to be so difficult, and I don't mean hard on the bank balance, which January typically is anyway.

We encourage those around us to branch out, try new things and develop their talents: our kids, our partners and friends. So why is it so hard to invest a bit into ourselves? Why do we find it so easy to talk ourselves out of doing that Zumba class; joining that book club; learning a new language; doing that development course that would help our career? We tell ourselves that we can't afford it, or that something else is more important, but the truth is that we are holding back because of worry.

Worry about what? That we are bad at something we want to be good at; about what people might say about us; about being unable to make friends in a new environment. The list of worries can be as long as it takes to talk ourselves out of doing any of it.

So we buy the new bed linen set instead, or the latest games console, or second Air Fryer, and we read excited posts by friends doing the things they have always wanted to do, and we wish we were brave enough. That voice in our head – the one that tells us we are not worth it – whether it sounds like us, or someone in our past, it lies.

We are always worth more than we think we are. Everyday I see people who believe they are smaller and of less value than they actually are. Everyday I help people to finally see the truth, to blossom and go out there and finally do what they have put off doing for so long. Everyday I help people see the potential in themselves and believe in it. My resolution is go on doing that!

My wish for this New Year, is that everybody discovers what they are capable of.

I'm happy to chat to anyone who would like to know more.

Enjoy your day!
Catherine

Mosaic Counselling & Psychotherapy
085 106 9066
info@psychotherapyireland.ie

12/12/2022

We close December 23rd for the Christmas break and will re-open on Jan 5th. Please find below some emergency numbers to share as we never know who may need them over the holidays.