Balance Within

01/10/2025

The line I hear most often?
‘You’re actually so… normal.’

And that’s exactly how it should feel.

Therapy isn’t about lying awkwardly on a couch while some fella scribbles down loads of notes. It’s not about forced silence or trying to guess what’s expected of you.

It’s a proper chat - like talking to a friend - where you can get things off your chest without feeling judged.

Clients tell me they leave feeling lighter, clearer, and actually a bit more like themselves. And that’s the whole point.

👉 If you want a session that feels real and normal, give me a call
on - 0894891888 or if you prefer email: stephenkinsella@live.ie

24/09/2025

You ever find yourself reading the same line over and over, and it just won’t sink in?
Or jumping out of your skin when someone walks up behind you?

Maybe you go through the motions, but everything feels flat, even when you know you “should” feel happy or sad.
Nights can be the worst… lying there wide awake, then dragging yourself through the day wrecked.
Sometimes you even dodge certain places, people, or songs, anything that might stir things up.

It might not look like trauma in the way you’d expect - but these are all common trauma responses.
And if this sounds familiar, you don’t have to carry it on your own.
If you’d like to talk it through, get in touch, I’m here.

Go gently with yourself if any of this resonates. Support is always there when you’re ready.

Call: 0894891888
Email: stephenkinsella@live.ie

16/09/2025

Feeling stuck even after ‘trying everything’? I get it. Quick fixes rarely work, real healing happens when you look at the whole person. ✨

Holistic therapy isn’t just about one part of you. It’s about your mind, body, emotions, spirit, and relationships, because they’re all connected. When one area is off, life just feels heavier.

Think about it for a sec:
🌪 Stress keeps you tossing and turning at night
💤 Poor sleep makes everything feel harder
💔 Unprocessed emotions show up in your body

Everything’s connected, and holistic therapy helps untangle the mess. 🌿

Here’s the approach in a nutshell:
✔️ Care for the whole person
✔️ Support that fits your story
✔️ Focus on building wellness, not just fixing problems
✔️ Helping you feel stronger and more balanced

So what actually happens in a session? It could be:
• Exploring daily habit. • Trying a simple breathing technique
• Talking through what’s tough
• Finding creative ways to express feelings

Every step is about helping you feel more in control and at ease.

Holistic therapy can really help if you’re dealing with:
🌪 Anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed
💤 Sleep struggles or burnout
💔 Grief or major life changes
🌱 A search for growth or deeper purpose

Healing is about balance, and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌿

👉 If this feels like your kind of approach, I’d love to support you.

Call: 0894891888
Email: stephenkinsella@live.ie

09/09/2025

🚩 If love feels like survival… it isn’t love.

Maybe you’re sitting at the dinner table, and every word you want to say gets swallowed back down. You replay conversations in your head, wondering if you’ve upset them, or if you’ve said too much. It’s tiring. That’s not love. That’s survival - and it slowly wears you down.

Real love doesn’t make you feel small.
It doesn’t leave you doubting yourself.
It feels steady. Safe. Solid.

If this rings true for you, you don’t have to face it alone. Talking things through in therapy can help you make sense of it all, gain a bit of clarity, and remind you that you deserve more than just getting by.

This is the work I do every day, helping people move from simply surviving… to truly living.

👉 Save this if you need a reminder.
💬 Or leave a comment if it resonates, someone else might need to hear it too.

29/08/2025

You know the way you can be grand one minute… and then something small happens, and suddenly you’ve snapped? Maybe you raise your voice, or you storm off, and later on, you feel terrible about it.

Most people think that’s just “anger.” But in my experience, it’s rarely that simple.
It’s usually stress building up.
Or being absolutely wrecked.
Or certain triggers that hit a nerve without you even realising.

Anger isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal - your mind’s way of saying something deeper’s going on here. What makes the difference isn’t judgment, but a bit of understanding. And a bit of kindness never goes astray either. ☕💚

👉 That’s the kind of work we can do in therapy, slowing things down, spotting your triggers, and finding healthier ways to deal with them, so you don’t feel stuck in the same pattern.

26/08/2025

💬 Feeling safe is where it starts.

I know thinking about therapy can feel intimidating, but the first thing I focus on is making sure you feel safe and supported. That’s where real progress starts.

Here’s what one of my clients had to say ⬇️

“Stephen and I have been working together for over 3 years. He is compassionate, thoughtful, and truly listens. I’ve felt safe and supported in every session. His approach has helped me gain real insight and make meaningful progress. I’m very grateful for his guidance.” – Female, 34

If you’ve been thinking about therapy, I’ll be here whenever you’re ready to take that first step.

20/08/2025

“Ah sure I’m grand.”
Ireland’s favourite lie.

We say it without thinking - a handy way to dodge the harder stuff, to keep things light, to avoid the real conversations.

But here’s the thing:
No one is grand all the time.
And holding it in only makes the weight heavier.

The shift starts the first time you say it out loud. Even once can lift the silence, ease the pressure, and remind you that you don’t have to carry it alone.

That’s where I come in. I listen. I help people take that first step beyond “I’m grand” - towards something lighter, healthier, and real.

If you’ve been holding it in, maybe this is your sign.
I’d be happy to walk that first step with you.

📩 Send me a message if you’d like to book a session - no pressure, just a safe space to start.

14/08/2025

Ever feel like you’re stuck on repeat?
Here’s a thought for you.

Most of us were brought up hearing the same old lines:
“Ah, you’ll be grand.”
“Keep the head down.”
“Don’t be making a holy show of yourself.”

It worked fine back then.

But now? You’re older. Wanting to speak your mind, set a few boundaries, maybe even trust people again…

And then… something in you just slams on the brakes.
You freeze. Pull back. Talk yourself out of it.
Next thing, you’re telling yourself, sure it must be me.

Truth is, it’s not, and it’s not you being awkward either.
It’s just your mind doing what it’s always done which is, keeping you safe.
Only thing is, it might be keeping you stuck too.

You can change that. First step is noticing it’s there.

Therapy can help you do it, no judgement, no lectures, just figuring it out together.

If you’re ready, give me a shout.
Or drop a 🌀 if this sounds familiar.

12/03/2025

27/04/2024

Try this simple breathing technique to help regulate your body at times when you’re feeling anxious.

Breathe in for 4 seconds

Hold that breath for 7 seconds

Breathe out for 8 seconds

Repeat this process until you feel yourself becoming more regulated.

Have you tried this before? Let me know in the comments and share your experiences!