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Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin - Counselling & Psychotherapy Services Psychotherapist (MA) & Supervisor. Irish folklore, Myth, Language & Ancestors. Connemara native Irish speaker. Visit www.teallach.com for info

International Jungian Depth Psychology Workshops & 1:1 Consultancy for Personal and Professional Development.

'But a chair, sunlight, flowers: these are not to be dismissed. I am alive, I live, I breathe, I put my hand out, unfold...
02/04/2026

'But a chair, sunlight, flowers: these are not to be dismissed. I am alive, I live, I breathe, I put my hand out, unfolded, into the sunlight.'

Margaret Atwood - The Handmaid’s Tale.
Painting by Kopnh 1865-1923
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01/04/2026

Deepening the Senses is my approach to personal development, drawing on Jungian depth psychology, psychotherapy, somatic practices, and the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. Rooted in my upbringing as a native Irish speaker in the South Connemara Gaeltacht, this work has been in development for over 10 years. It bridges inner exploration with cultural memory. Through visual meditations on Ireland’s mythic landscape—its folklore, stories, and imagination—this work supports you in tracing the contours of your own inner life.
To learn more visit www.teallach.com.

You are welcome to sign up for free to my mailing list or avail of the FREE MEDITATION on the Irish Landscape in the link in my bio above or in the messages below) as a gift when you sign up. I share reflections and similar videos as well as updates on courses and exclusive discounts for future offerings.
You will be very welcome.
Grá agus Beannacht,
Eileen

'Somewhere deep within us, there is a primordial knowledge or preconscious perception of our true nature, our destiny, o...
01/04/2026

'Somewhere deep within us, there is a primordial knowledge or preconscious perception of our true nature, our destiny, our abilities, and our 'calling' in life. Not only do we have a particular path to follow, but on some instinctive level, we know what that is'

Howard Sasportas
Painting by Mark R Pugh
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Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Irish writer John McGahern's passing. McGahern (1934–2006) was one of Ireland’s m...
30/03/2026

Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Irish writer John McGahern's passing. McGahern (1934–2006) was one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers, known for his precise prose and deeply reflective portrayals of rural Irish life. Born in Dublin and raised in County Leitrim, his work often drew on his upbringing, particularly themes of family, authority, and the quiet struggles of everyday existence.

McGahern gained early attention with The Barracks (1963), but his novel The Dark (1965) was banned in Ireland for its controversial content. Despite this, he went on to produce celebrated works including Amongst Women (1990), widely regarded as his masterpiece. His writing is noted for its restraint, emotional depth, and keen observation of human relationships.

Over time, McGahern came to be recognized as a central figure in Irish literature, earning numerous awards and leaving a lasting influence on later generations of writers.
A beautiful writer.

You are welcome to sign up for free to my mailing list or avail of the FREE MEDITATION on the Irish Landscape in the link in my bio above or in the messages below, as a gift when you sign up. I share reflections and similar videos as well as updates on courses and exclusive discounts for future offerings.
You will be very welcome.
Grá agus Beannacht
Eileen

"We divide the world and our own selves into darkness and light, 'good' and 'bad,' and we stand eternally in judgment, s...
29/03/2026

"We divide the world and our own selves into darkness and light, 'good' and 'bad,' and we stand eternally in judgment, siding first with one side, then with the other, but rarely undertaking the terrible task of integrating all this into a whole.

It is perhaps this human tendency to see everything as 'good' or 'bad' that creates the greatest obstacle to accepting and utilizing our varied inner personalities. We don't realize that our categories of 'good' and 'bad' are usually arbitrary and subjective. We derive most of these standards from family, culture, and childhood conditioning without questioning them.

If we have the courage to look with open minds at some of the instincts and energy systems within that we have been so ashamed of, we almost always find that they can also be positive strengths - and that they are merely normal parts of a total human character. As with all our inner contents, they need to be acknowledged, honored, and lived on an appropriate and constructive level."

Robert A. Johnson
Painting by Charles Courtney Curran
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'So, in my most natural way, I took it upon myself to get to know "my myth", and i regarded this as the task of tasks. ....
29/03/2026

'So, in my most natural way, I took it upon myself to get to know "my myth", and i regarded this as the task of tasks. ....I simply had to know what the unconscious or preconscious myth was forming me, from what rhizome I sprang'

Carl Jung- symbols of transformation
Painting by Mikhail Nesterov (1862-1942)
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28/03/2026

Many of us carry a quiet sense of exile, shaped by early wounds and the ancestral stories we inherit. We become estranged from core aspects of ourselves. My work (1:1 International Depth Work and online programs) is rooted in Irish myth, folklore, language and Jungian depth psychology.
When we deepen our relationship with our inner world, we open to new possibilities and creativity. This exploration expands our psychological depth, strengthens our courage to engage with life, and nurtures compassion for ourselves, our ancestral story, and our place in the world—leading us toward a more authentic life.
To learn more visit teallach.com.

You are welcome to sign up for free to my mailing list or avail of the FREE MEDITATION on the Irish Landscape in the link in my bio above or in the messages below) as a gift when you sign up. I share reflections and similar videos as well as updates on courses and exclusive discounts for future offerings.
You will be very welcome.
Grá agus Beannacht
Eileen

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'Stillness does not mean the absence of sounds, not at all, but rather the tranquillity that allows one to perceive quie...
22/03/2026

'Stillness does not mean the absence of sounds, not at all, but rather the tranquillity that allows one to perceive quiet, soft and distant sounds'

Nihad Sirees, The Silence and the Roar
Painting by Carl Wilhelm Holsøe
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18/03/2026

You are welcome to sign up for free to my mailing list or avail of the FREE MEDITATION on the Irish Landscape in the link in my bio above or in the messages below) as a gift when you sign up. I share reflections and similar videos as well as updates on courses and exclusive discounts for future offerings.

You will be very welcome.
Grá agus Beannacht
Eileen

17/03/2026

In celebration of St Patrick's Day weekend, this is an excerpt of a hymn often called "Saint Patrick's Breastplate". It is an Old Irish prayer of protection written in the style of a druidic incantation for protection on a journey. It is part of the Liber Hymnorum, a collection of hymns found in two manuscripts kept in Dublin.

It is also known by its incipit (repeated at the beginning of the first five sections) atomruig indiu, or "I bind unto myself today".

The description concludes "fáeth fiada a hainm", which was interpreted as "Deer's Cry" by the medieval editor of the Liber Hymnorum (hence the connection to the deer, but the Old Irish fáeth fiada properly refers to a "mist of concealment".

Later, scholars believe the source was most probably anonymous dating from the early 8th century.

I always found this to be a beautiful invitation to contemplate the earth, the sea, the wide world around us, and how that can come to enrich us in our lives.

Chuile bheannacht urthí, every blessing to you all on St Patrick's Day!

Grá mór,
Eileen
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To learn more similar stories and Irish writers you are welcome to visit my website www.teallach.com and subscribe to my mailing list or avail of the FREE MEDITATION in the link in my bio above, as a gift when you subscribe. It is a meditation on the Irish landscape. I share reflections and similar videos regularly that may be of interest to you.

You are welcome to join me there.

Grá mór, Eileen

'As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets clearer and clearer'RumiPhotography- Ernst Beaumanm- Austrian Alps 193...
16/03/2026

'As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets clearer and clearer'

Rumi
Photography- Ernst Beaumanm- Austrian Alps 1938
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'Wisdom emerges from what you do with your pain'Richard Rohr, Things HiddenPhotography Eliza Rodriguez www.teallach.com ...
15/03/2026

'Wisdom emerges from what you do with your pain'

Richard Rohr, Things Hidden
Photography Eliza Rodriguez
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Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin (MSoc Sc and MA Psychotherapy) is a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor. She lives and works in Galway city where she has a private practice. Eileen has over 14 years experience working with individuals and families in Adult Mental Health Services, in both acute and continuing care settings as a Mental Health Social Worker and as a Psychotherapist. She is a manager of a Mental Health Social Work Department in the Health Services in Galway City.

Her background includes a Masters in Social Science (Social Work); Masters in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy specialising in Psychodynamic, Existential and Gestalt Psychotherapies. She has a diploma in Advanced Reflexive Supervision. Eileen is a fully accredited member of the Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP) and the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP).

Her work also reflects her additional training and experience in facilitating group work, Gestalt Body Work, Somatic Trauma Therapy ,Attachment and Emotion Focused Therapy as well as her interest in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Jungian Psychology and Marion Woodman’s BodySoul rhythms work. Eileen has completed Jungian training intensives in both London and the Jungian Institute in Zurich. Eileen lectures in the National University of Ireland Galway in the School of Social Work on Mental Health and Health Promotion. She currently chairs a National Specialist Interest Group for Social workers in Adult Mental Health and has also provided consultation on service development nationally in Adult Mental Health Services in areas such as Specialist Peri-Natal Mental health Services and others.

Eileen grew up in the Connemara Gaeltacht. This has influenced her particular interest in exploring the deeper memory world of archetypes and how they resonate in the body and senses and the ancient landscape around us. Eileen is a poet with her work published in a number of literary journals both nationally and internationally. Her poetry reflects her interest in Celtic mythology, our sense of place in the living history of the land and the tribes we belong to.