Annette Holistic Counselling

28/05/2026

Things I Wish More Clients Knew Before Starting Therapy 🤍

I see many clients who come to their first session feeling completely overwhelmed or have reached their limit a long time before they show up.

"I know this isn't a big problem compared to what others are going through in the world" is often mentioned before they share what is happening in their life. So many people minimise their story and don't feel safe to take up space.
A reminder that you deserve to take up space as much as anyone else.

Progress is never straightforward. It might feel like you take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back, but once you make the decision to start your healing journey, there's no going back.Some weeks in therapy might feel heavy and emotional. Other weeks may feel lighter.
That doesn't mean you're going backwards.

Spaces where there is trust helps lay the foundation for you to feel emotionally held, seen and safe allows for deep healing to begin.

💌If you've been thinking about working together, feel free to message or book a session via the link in bio.
Save this for when you need it 🤍

26/05/2026

Water is a natural healer 🌊
It cleanses not only the body, but the mind and soul.

Water teaches us to let go, to release, to go with the natural flow & to soften.💙
It holds our grief, quietens our mind, and washes away dense energy.
Every drop carries wisdom, whispering, “You are safe to surrender.”💫

Bask in it. Listen to it. Drink it with intention. Visualise it.

Let water hold you as you release & let go what doesn't serve you ✨️

22/05/2026

COME BACK TO YOURSELF with Annette & Connie

An intimate evening retreat with Annette & Connie at The Mad Yolk Farm, Craughwell, Co. Galway.

A space to pause from the noise of everyday life, meet like minded souls and simply let yourself be exactly as you are.

Through sound healing, reiki healing, guided meditation, journalling, oracle cards, tea & connection, this evening is designed to help you soften, reconnect and come back to yourself.

Sunday 5th July
4:00-6:30pm
Investment: €70

Limited to 8 women to keep the evening intimate.

Booking link in bio 🤍

18/05/2026

16/05/2026

A client recently said to me:
“It feels strange to open up so deep and then leave.”

That stayed with me, and I completely feel the same within my own therapy sessions at times too.

Therapy can feel unusual because many of us are used to conversations where we stay at the surface level, wear specific masks for different people in our lives, manage, reassure, people-please, or protect others emotionally.

Therapy offers something different:
a contained, intentional space where your inner world gets to be explored with care.

Friends can be a great support...
But therapy is different.
It provides a non-judgemental unbiased space.

💫If you're experiencing some change and want to explore therapy, feel free to reach out and we can arrange to have a chat.

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

This week I’m joined by Annette Holistic Counselling for a really powerful conversation around mental health, therapy, and the healing power of sound bath practices. 🌿🎶

It’s a beautiful and grounding episode you won’t want to miss. 🤍 Releasing Friday!

07/05/2026

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Join your guide Annette Burke for a deep immersive sound bath evening of pure rest & relaxation on Sunday May 17th.

06/05/2026

Join me for another evening of The Sacred Pause Soundbath Sessions🤍

The Sacred Pause offers more than a sound bath.
It offers an deeply immersive experience where you can leave all of heaviness you've been carrying down.
Imagine over an hour and 15 mins allowing your mind, body & soul to melt into the ground underneath, allowing your nervous system to experience deep healing and rest.

✨️The Sacres Pause Sessions offers a space to truly pause, slow down and experience deep inner calm & peace 🌙

📅Sunday May 17th 6:00 -7:15pm
📍UBFit Barna, Galway
🤍Tickets: €22
💫Booking via link in bio

I'm so looking forward to wecoming you ❤️