Spring Play Therapy & Psychotherapy

13/05/2026

Too often parents struggle with uncertainty in their role, clutching at straws trying to help a child who is also struggling. This can go on for years and the struggle can become more and more embedded in the family system, changing the family dynamic to one of over emphasis on the issue, on the child and loss of wider vision for the family. The earlier support is recruited the quicker resolution can be achieved. It’s so important to start seeing professionals like myself in the same way as doctors, dentist, physios etc. We offer vast experience and knowledge that can bring huge relief and restore ease and renewed confidence to the parent, child and family system. The service is confidential, non- judgemental and specifically focused on you and your family’s needs. Let’s change the narrative that parents who get help are not good parents… that’s old rhetoric that needs to be left back in the dark ages🙂

18/02/2026

My greatest wish in life is that every child will get to feel how much they matter to the world. That it is not accidental they are here at this time. An unlikely achievement you might think but it is my why. It comes from my soul. Over the last number of months the demand for child spaces in my practice had been higher than ever before and I cannot meet that demand. Often, I’ve discovered that just meeting with parents to listen, reflect and share my wisdom and knowledge the need for child therapy has disappeared and the issue has been resolved. Societal pressure on parents is at an all time high( that’s a topic for another post🤔) and unfortunately children can be the ones to show that pressure in the family with anxiety, low mood, self harm etc. I now want to offer my wisdom to any parents who want to partner with me. Felling supported, held and reassured parents can move from a place of disempowerment to truly feeling empowered and confident. Nurturing children to become empathetic, emotionally intelligent and resilient is such a worthwhile achievement and becomes our legacy in this lifetime. If you feel drawn to partner with me I encourage you to so. I want to reassure that all judgement is left outside the door in my practice… it has no place💞 support

17/02/2026

My greatest wish in life is that every child will get to feel how much they matter to the world. That it is not accidental that they are here at this time. An unlikely achievement you might think but it is my why? It comes from my soul. Over the last number of months the demand for child spaces in my practice has been higher than ever before and I cannot meet that demand. Often I’ve discovered that just meeting with parents to listen, reflect and share my wisdom and knowledge the need for child therapy has disappeared and the issue has been resolved. Societal pressure on parents is at an all time high(that’s a topic for another post🤔) and unfortunately children can be the ones who show that pressure in the family through anxiety , low mood, self harm etc. I now want to offer my wisdom to any parents who want to partner with me. Feeling supported, held and reassured, parents can move from a place of disempowerment to truly feeling empowered and confident. Nurturing children to become empathetic, emotionally intelligent and resilient is such a worthwhile achievement and becomes our legacy in this lifetime. If you feel drawn to partner with me I encourage you to do so. I want to reassure you that all judgement is left outside the door in my practice… it has no place💞. See above for what I’m currently offering.

09/02/2026

Back at it and raring to go. Please bear with me as I get back to everyone who has been in touch looking for support.

18/10/2025

A workshop for Mums to cultivate self regulation, awareness and embodied presence.
✨Overview:
This workshop supports mothers in understanding and nurturing their own nervous systems so they can show up with greater calm, connection and compassion- both for themselves and their children.
✨Day One:
Understanding and Self-Regulation:
Participants will learn how the nervous system responds to stress and triggers, and explore practical tools for self regulation. Through guided practices, mums will begin to notice their patterns and develop personal strategies for grounding and co-regulation.
✨Day Two.
Embodying the learning:
Here we will reflect on the real life challenges of applying these tools in daily parenting. Participants will explore what has supported or blocked their embodiment of regulation practices and receive individualised guidance on meeting those challenges.
⭐️Small, facilitated groups will provide a safe space for sharing, deeper insight and mutual support- ensuring each mother will receive maximum value and integration from the experience.
Facilitated by:
⭕️Wellness by Olivia Dip in Nervous System regulation, eft, nlp & coach.
⭕️The Parent Connection Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
✨WHEN: Sunday Nov 2nd & 16th.
✨WHERE: An Tobar, Ardbraccan, Navan. Co. Meath C15 XD6H.
✨TIME: 2.30-5.00pm.
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11/10/2025

Mothering the Nervous System

A workshop for parents to cultivate self-regulation, awareness, and embodied resilience.

Overview:
This workshop supports parents in understanding and nurturing their own nervous systems, so they can show up with greater calm, connection, and compassion — both for themselves and their children.

Part One – Understanding & Self-Regulation:
Participants will learn how the nervous system responds to stress and triggers, and explore practical tools for self-regulation. Through guided practices, parents will begin to notice their patterns and develop personal strategies for grounding and co-regulation.

Part Two – Embodying the Practice:
In the second half, we reflect on the real-life challenges of applying these tools in daily parenting. Participants will explore what has supported or blocked their embodiment of regulation practices and receive individualized guidance on meeting those challenges.

Small, facilitated groups will provide a safe space for honest sharing, deeper insight, and mutual support — ensuring each parent receives maximum value and integration from the experience.

04/10/2025

29/09/2025

The Circle of Security Parenting Programme has the power to enhance your parenting in ways that you wish for but just don’t know how. There was no manual given to you when you had your child to teach you how to parent them. Likely also you may not want to parent in the way you were parented but you just lack the knowledge and support to change. This relationship based programme is comprehensive but presented in a simple easy to follow manner with lots of video footage of other parents who want to do better. I will guide and support you through it all in a small group. If you feel even the slightest inkling that this might be for you just message me for any further info you would like.

24/09/2025

Supporting parents to be the best parents they can be is one of my greatest passions. I consider parenting the most difficult job we get to do but also the most rewarding. As a parent myself I know how easy it is to feel lost, unsure and isolated when it appears that everyone else seems to be getting it “right”. It’s disheartening and can knock our confidence. I want to change that narrative for as many parents as I can by offering an opportunity to learn with support, kindness and respect. The Circle of security parenting programme can be life changing for you and your family. I don’t say that lightly. It offers a foundation in parenting that you will use throughout the lifespan of your parenting and I promise you will never look back. You are welcome to contact for any further info. I will be posting dates etc in the next few days.