Hope & Healing Counselling Support

14/10/2026

💚Approaches to Wellbeing | Level 1💚

Today marked the end of another lovely Approaches to Wellbeing course at the Women’s Centre, Derry, and what a reminder of how important it is to make time for ourselves.

These courses are always so worthwhile, creating space to learn, reflect, connect with others, acknowledge what we need for our own wellbeing, and have a bit of fun along the way!

We’re already halfway through our current course at the Waterside WC, with a new group starting in a couple of weeks at Strathfoyle. It’s wonderful to see the interest in these programmes and the value women find in taking this time for themselves.

Looking after your wellbeing isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.💜

You’ll never regret making time for YOU. Time to learn, grow, reflect, connect and have a little fun along the way.

If you’re interested in upcoming courses, programmes or workshops, get in touch with the Women’s Centre for more information and registration details.

📞 028 7126 7672

A big thank you to everyone who has taken part. It’s always a pleasure to facilitate these courses and be part of the journey. 💚💫

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

*few days remaining if you would like to call in*

Tree of Remembrance at Women’s Centre Derry 👼

From 5th–15th October, we warmly invite you to visit our Tree of Remembrance and tie a ribbon in memory of your baby.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are welcome to take a quiet moment to remember and honour your baby. Every baby matters, and every family’s grief deserves care and understanding.

📍 Women’s Centre Derry
🕘 Opening hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–5pm & Friday: 9am–1.30pm

11/10/2026

If you would like to join myself & Alex in any of the upcoming workshops, please ring the Women's Centre to register 💫💚

💜 Healthy relationships for a healthier you!

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. It’s a chance to think about what feeling safe, respected and heard in a relationship really means.

Join us for a welcoming workshop exploring healthy relationships, “green flags”, boundaries and communication. We’ll also look at how relationships affect our wellbeing and how to recognise unhealthy or abusive behaviour.

📅 Tuesday 13 October
🕥 10:30–11:30 am

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KyA8tYMTA7

This workshop is supported by Derry City & Strabane District Council and The Executive Office as part of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls programme.

11/10/2026

🔴 Daire’s Day 2026 – Next Saturday! ⚪️

Join us at the club for a fantastic day packed with fun, sport, and community spirit — all in support of a great cause ❤️🤍

☕ Coffee Morning with live music, bouncy castles & raffles | 10am – 2pm
🏐 Ladies 7s Competition
🏐 Men’s 7s Competition

Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy — let’s make it a day to remember while raising funds for a worthy cause!

Online Donations are also being accepted on the link below 👇
https://shorturl.at/aXrC0

Dolans abú 🔴⚪️

11/10/2026

💗 A little love, a little hope, and a beautiful legacy. 💗

This morning I had the privilege of attending a very special Pilates and relaxation class, held in memory of all the little ones who were carried for a moment but loved for a lifetime. 👼🏻🤍

It was such a beautiful morning, with a room full of angel mummies, so much love, and a space where we could pause, breathe and remember the little ones who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

But what made today even more special was knowing that every penny raised was going to Daire’s Fund. 💗

Daire’s parents experienced the heartbreak of losing their beautiful baby boy, who lived for just a few days. Having conceived through IVF themselves, they know only too well the emotional and financial journey so many families face when trying to have a baby.

Out of their own unimaginable loss, they have chosen to create something truly meaningful in memory of their precious son. Daire’s Fund aims to help local families with the cost of IVF, offering hope and support to others who are walking a journey they know all too well.

There is something incredibly powerful about turning heartbreak into hope. No family should have to navigate the challenges of infertility and fertility treatment alone, and the fact that Daire’s legacy could help another family get closer to their dream of having a baby is just beautiful. 🤍

It was lovely to see Laura bringing people together through Pilates, relaxation and remembrance, finished by a beautiful relaxation mediation led by Dawn.

Daire’s life matters. His memory matters. And the love his family have for him is creating a legacy that may change another family’s life forever. 💫

If you see an event being organised in support of Daire’s Fund, please consider supporting it, sharing it or spreading the word. Every contribution, no matter the size, can help make a difference.

Sending so much love to Daire’s family and to every family remembering a little one today. 💗👼🏻



https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/wWq5EvvW

10/10/2026

💚World Mental Health Day | 10th October💚

Today is a reminder that mental health matters. Not just when we're struggling, but every single day.

Behind the smiles, the busy days and the “I'm fine” responses, people can be carrying more than we realise.

Sometimes looking after ourselves means slowing down. Sometimes it means setting boundaries, asking for help or simply admitting that things feel a bit much.

You don't have to reach breaking point to deserve support. You don't have to have all the answers. And you don't have to do everything on your own.

Today, be kind to yourself and to others. You never know what someone might be going through.

Your mental health matters. You matter. And it's okay to put yourself on the list, too.

Kat 💫💚

09/10/2026

🤍 Baby Loss Awareness Week | 9th–15th October 🤍

This week is about remembering, raising awareness and making space for the many families who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby.

I think it’s so important to remember that baby loss doesn't look the same for everyone. It includes miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, stillbirth and neonatal loss. Every experience is different, but every loss deserves compassion, understanding and recognition.

Sometimes, I think miscarriage can feel like an invisible grief. Because it happens early, because others may not have known about the pregnancy, or because people may not fully understand the depth of the loss, those grieving can be left feeling unseen, unheard or as though their pain is somehow less significant.

But it isn't. 🤍

A baby doesn't have to have been held in your arms for them to have been loved, wanted and deeply missed. The dreams, the hopes, the plans and the future you imagined can all be lost, too.

For me, this week is personal. In 2018, we experienced a heartbreaking miscarriage and sadly lost our baby, Toby. 👼💚

Toby will always be part of our story, and I want to take this moment to remember him and acknowledge the little life that meant so much to us.

I’m sharing this because I want anyone who has experienced baby loss to know that you are seen. Your baby matters. Your grief matters. Whether your loss happened recently or many years ago, whether you shared your news with the world or carried it quietly in your heart, you don't have to justify your grief to anyone.

There is no hierarchy of loss, no timeline for healing and no right or wrong way to grieve.

This week, we remember all the babies who are missing from our lives, and we hold space for all the parents, families and loved ones who carry that loss with them.

For every baby remembered. For every parent grieving. For every loss that went unseen. And for Toby. 🤍

You are not alone. 🦋

26/09/2026

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25/09/2026

What a brilliant day 💜

Today was about Connection 💜

Seeds of Connection & our plans to spread more awareness and create a peer support group for family members impacted by addiction.

There were some amazing speakers, &I felt genuinely privileged to be one of them. We each brought a mixture of knowledge, personal experience & hope, sharing different perspectives on why support & connection matter so much.

Hope was a real theme throughout the day.

With the right awareness, understanding & support, I truly believe hope can grow.

I met some lovely people today & came away feeling reminded of just how powerful connection can be. Sometimes, simply knowing that you are not alone can make a huge difference.

I’m really looking forward to what’s to come for Seeds of Connection & to being part of something that aims to bring more understanding, support & connection to families affected by addiction. 💫💚

Here’s to planting those seeds & seeing where they grow. 🌱