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You've been told everything's normal. The bloods are fine, the doctor's reassuring, and yet you don't feel fine. This is why

Every family develops patterns. Within those patterns, children often take on roles. They don't choose these roles; the family system needs someone to fill them. You might have been the one who kept the peace. Perhaps you were blamed for things that weren't your fault. You may have become invisible to make things easier, or you could have been the "strong one" who held everything together. These roles can feel so natural that many adults never realize they are still playing t

Struggling with stress that won't switch off? 😮💨 If tension headaches, sleepless nights, or snapping at the people you love have become your normal, it might be more than "just a busy week." Looking for a counsellor in Dublin for stress or burnout support? Book a session via the link in bio, or visit dawnkennycounselling.com/book-online.

Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause, and for many women it brings a wave of physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can feel overwhelming — often at a time when little explanation or support is offered. It can last anywhere from a few years to over a decade, and symptoms can fluctuate unpredictably, which makes it especially disorienting. While perimenopause is a hormonal and physical process, its impact is

You Don't Have to Carry This Alone If you experienced sexual abuse as a child, the effects can follow you into adulthood in ways that are often confusing, painful, and hard to put into words — even decades later. You may have found ways to cope, to function, to keep going. Reaching out for support doesn't mean those coping strategies failed you; it means you're ready for something more. Whatever brings you to this page — whether you've never spoken about your experience befor

Living with anxiety can affect sleep, relationships, work and how you feel about yourself. Counselling offers a confidential, compassionate space to understand what you are experiencing and begin finding steadier ways forward. What can anxiety feel like? Anxiety can show up as persistent worry, racing thoughts, tension, panic, low confidence, difficulty relaxing or a sense of always being on alert. Everyone experiences it differently, and you do not need to wait until things