Confidential, private and non-judgmental 1 to 1 and couples therapy. A place to recognise and work through difficulties. 1 to 1 parenting support also offered.

Welcome to Blarney Counselling. I am Bethan, a counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working closely with people. I offer counselling, psychotherapy, private and group parenting support and a mind and body balancing auricular acupuncture treatment.
My practice is in Blarney which is just a few miles from Cork City Centre.
Confidential, private and non-judgmental 1 to 1 and couples therapy. A place to recognise and work through difficulties. 1 to 1 parenting support also offered.
A place of parent nurture and understanding. Enhancing skills that create behaviour and thought change with children whilst supporting their developing brains.
I work alongside businesses to offer wellbeing packages that are tailored to the needs and time allowance of the company.
This is a profound treatment that helps to balance mind and body. People report better sleep, increased ability to make decisions and a significant improvement in wellbeing.
Every second conversation I have with an adult about an adolescent and anxiety is that the adolescents are faking it. This is heartbreaking for teenagers to hear. What is important to remember is that someone is coming to you telling you that they are struggling. Perhaps the adolescent hasn’t got the words to identify the specifics of the problems and…
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Are there parts of being a parent you would like to talk about? Would you like to understand what is happening as your child’s brain is developing and explore how to support them? At this 5 week course we explore parenting & children’s brain development. We explore why children do the things they do, and how parents can best support…
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Are there parts of being a parent you would like to talk about? Would you like to understand what is happening as your child’s brain is developing and explore how to support them? At this 5 week course we explore parenting & children’s brain development. We explore why children do the things they do, and how parents can best support…
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I meet so many parents who are afraid of their children’s future, especially in relation to social media. I am not saying that it doesn’t cross my mind, but it’s important to remember how our brain is wired. Our brain is wired to detect threat; it’s the only way it has of working out situations and keeping us ‘safe’. We…
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This 5 week course supports parents to enhance their knowledge, confidence and skills in their parenting. We will explore many aspects of parenting including difficult behaviour and how to support a child who experiences difficult emotions including anxiety, low moods and self-esteem. Course includes weekly mind and body balancing acupuncture, a workbook and practising weekly relaxation for parents. This helps…
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