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Roxane Mullen Psychotherapy & Counselling

I’m an IAHIP fully accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor, committed to normalising therapy for all.

10/04/2026

Sound familiar? 👇

Getting stuck in the same loop…�overwhelm → snap → feel awful → promise you’ll do better → repeat

It’s absolutely exhausting, and it’s not because you don’t know better or care enough.

There’s a reason this keeps happening.

I’m running a free session next week that will help:
�🤦‍♀️ Why Good Mums Snap 🤦‍♀️

I’ll walk you through what’s actually going on & what helps in the moment before it escalates.

If this feels like you, come. 🙋‍♀️
Link in comments 💛

08/04/2026

I don’t think as a mum you need more advice. So I’ve created a free webinar session for you that’s a bit different.

You know you ‘should’ take time for yourself, but the day is gone before you’ve caught a breath.

You do try to manage your time better, but throw in Easter holidays, sickness, activities and it’s impossible to balance it all right.

Most of us already know we need rest or space, but we just can’t seem to get it.

The reality of modern parenting is that time is just all swallowed up before we get the chance.

What mothers ACTUALLY need is understanding, space to reflect, deeper self awareness and support. This is what my session ‘Why Good Mums Snap’ is all about.

If you’re struggling with parenting right now, this one’s for you.

👇sign up through the link in the comments.

07/04/2026

Working with mums, I see how much they’re dealing with daily.

And often it shows up as snapping, overwhelm, or not quite feeling like yourself.
Not because you’re doing anything wrong…but because of what’s going on underneath.

This is what I’ll be talking about in a free session I’m running this day two weeks, Why Good Mums Snap.
If you’d like to change your reactions and begin to feel calmer and more present, this is for you.

👉 Reserve your spot through the link in the comments below.

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06/04/2026

I often get mothers ask me how they can actually change because life isn’t going to get less busy.

Often the shifts are quite small at first, and it starts with nervous system regulation and emotional awareness.

There might be a little more space before reacting in a difficult moment.

Small things don’t feel quite as overwhelming as they once did.

And many mothers notice they’re a little less hard on themselves, and a little less reactive, which in turn can create less guilt.

There’s a process, it’s not a quick fix, but it can be a powerful shift over time.

Motherhood doesn’t suddenly become easy.

But when the nervous system has more space to settle, and when we understand ourselves more and have deeper compassion for ourselves, these shifts are powerful and lasting.

25/03/2026

Mothers often hear advice like “take time for yourself.”

But many already know they need rest, space, or a break. The difficulty is that the reality our day to day doesn’t always make that possible.

When you’re carrying the mental load, responding to everyone else’s needs, and constantly moving from one thing to the next, simply “making time” isn’t always realistic.

Often the issue isn’t time management.

It’s that the nervous system has been under constant demand for a long time.

When mothers begin to understand their stress responses, and have space to reflect, feel supported, and speak honestly about how things really feel, something can start to shift.

20/03/2026

Pressure changes us.

When the nervous system is under constant demand for long enough, our responses begin to shift. Our patience can get shorter, our reactions quicker, and things that once felt manageable suddenly feel overwhelming.

Not because we are weak, but because the system has been carrying a lot for a long time.

Understanding this can help us meet those moments with a little more awareness, and a little more compassion for ourselves.

16/03/2026

Sometimes mothers tell me that everyday moments suddenly feel much harder than they should. Their patience feels shorter, their reactions feel stronger, and situations that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal suddenly feel overwhelming.

Often this isn’t because they’re failing. It’s because their nervous system hasn’t had enough opportunities to fully reset.

When the body stays in a constant cycle of responding and caring for others, it can remain in a low-level survival state. Not the dramatic fight-or-flight we often hear about, but a less obvious version that slowly lowers our tolerance over time.

Understanding this can help us meet those moments with a little more awareness, and a little more compassion for ourselves.

11/03/2026

Many mothers tell me they feel ashamed when irritability appears.

They worry it means they’re failing.
That they should be more patient.
That something about them isn’t good enough.

But irritability is often one of the earliest signals that your nervous system has been under too much pressure for too long.

When your body hasn’t had enough space to rest, regulate, or feel supported, those reactions can surface quickly.

Not because you don’t love your children, but because your system has been working very hard to hold everything together.

Sometimes the most compassionate place to begin isn’t judgement, it’s curiosity about what your body might be asking for.

You might want to save this for a day when things feel harder.

09/03/2026

Nobody really warns you about the unpredictability of motherhood.

It can feel a bit like climbing a hill, with lots of rocks & missiles being flung at you from above!

Just as you think you’ve reached the top and caught your breath, another demand appears, another need calls, a small crisis unfolds or sickness takes everyone down.

And often, there’s very little space for your nervous system to fully regulate. We get stuck in survival mode.

Your body stays alert. Your mind keeps scanning. You keep going.

Over time, that constant state of “being needed” can begin to feel exhausting in ways that are hard to explain.

Not because you don’t love your children, but because your system rarely gets the signal that it’s safe to rest.

If motherhood has felt like this for you lately, you’re not alone in that experience.

Sometimes the first step is simply noticing what your body has been carrying.

What parts of motherhood have felt most unpredictable for you lately?

06/02/2026

Women & Rest.

What are your thoughts? Do you find it hard as a woman to rest. Do you feel guilty when you do?

The world & the patriarchy definitely benefit when we stay busy. I think maybe women resting is a radical act of great importance that we need to do more of?! So that we don’t burn out & become exhausted & resentful.

WDYT?

11/01/2026

If you’re unsure if my Juggle to Joy 6 week online group is for you, see if any of these resonate;

- You’re overwhelmed, feel worn out and like you’re running on empty.

- You don’t want to repeat unhealthy patterns with your kids, but don’t know how to stop them.

- You lose your temper even when you don’t want to and then the guilt is awful.

- It seems like other mums cope better and you wonder what you’re missing.

- You’d love more calm & connection, not just being stuck in survival

I have 2 spots left and we open on Tuesday.

Booking link in my bio or DM me with any questions.✨

09/01/2026

Over December, I checked in with you through story polls and the responses were honest and consistent.

So many mums feeling tired, emotionally overloaded, and finding it hard to ask for help, even when things feel too much.

If this resonates, please know there’s nothing wrong with you.

You’re not weak, failing, or a bad mum. It really IS tough out there.

This is exactly why I created Juggle to Joy: a calm, supportive space for mums who want to feel more like themselves again.

If you’re curious, the details and booking link are in the comments below.

Only 2 spots left - we begin next week.

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