Damien McCaul Counselling & Psychotherapy

22/05/2025

Sometimes we need to gently remind ourselves: “You’ll be ok. You are able to navigate it all” ❤️

24/12/2024

Wishing you moments of peace and calm and joy. It’s all in the moments, the here and now, and it’s completely ok if other moments aren’t like that at all. This time of year can be a mix of all kinds of moments and it can be tough for many people for a variety of reasons. Most of all give yourself the gift of doing your best to be kind and compassionate with yourself.

30/12/2023

Parenting is hard and stressful at times but there is some useful information here

Harsh punishments leave a child’s nervous system trying to find safety and making them reactive. Helping a child calm and coaching them through, will build a calmer nervous system and allow them to learn to manage their emotions better.

We need to discipline our kids in the true sense of the word; teach direct and guide them. We need to work with them and not be an authority to cause fear, but someone that will help them develop to the same moral standard we have.

So when setting a limit:

👉Is it reasonable? Sometimes our first response is "no". But can it be done a different way or at another time?

👉Is it developmentally appropriate? Often our expectations of our kids are just too high

👉 you can set limits in love. Connection is is so important if we want kids to follow our instructions. Be careful not to damage it

👉 problem solve together. If we work with our kids and get them to find a solution then they learn to make good decisions and you are more likely to have cooperation

More information in my book.
Guidance from The Therapist Parent

Available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com/online-store

And on Amazon

19/06/2023

Of course there are similarities to adult behaviours too when in times of stress.

What a helpful graphic!

Found at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12666442694362335/

16/04/2023

Change is always happening

06/04/2023

05/04/2023

03/04/2023

Mind yourself out there and remember, you're human

04/03/2023

I totally understand that taking that step to go to counselling can be daunting. Sometimes it’s hard to acknowledge that we need some help. As humans we often like to think that we can cope and overcome our challenges by ourselves. However there is no shame in putting your hand up and saying you need support. Life can be hard. We experience all kinds of events that can be overwhelming and frightening at times. I am trained to be with you in those difficult times and to help you find a way through. If you or someone you know could use some help right now I can be contacted on 0899512637, via this page or via email at mccauldamien@outlook.com . Thank you.

12/01/2023

Hope you are all doing ok as we have been making or even trudging our way into this new year. Maybe, as an exercise, at some point take a moment to pay attention to how you speak to yourself sometimes. Is it harsh? Is it critical? Could there be more kindness? Often we don't realise we're doing it but we can judge ourselves mercilessly and that can have quite an impact on how we feel about ourselves. So, take the time to check in with yourself and determine if you could be talking to yourself in a kinder, more understanding way especially when you are facing challenges. Maybe start by telling yourself you are doing the best you can.