By Sean Adams, Accredited Psychotherapist, Summit Counselling and Psychotherapy Swords If you’ve never been to counselling before, you’ve probably wondered what actually happens once you walk through the door. It’s one of the questions I’m asked most often. People tell me they’re worried they…
Have you ever found yourself saying: “Part of me knows I need to make a change… but another part of me is scared.” “Part of me wants to speak up… but another part is telling me to stay quiet.” “Part of me knows I’m…
Recently, I read a book called I Love You Since the Day You Died. The title caught me before I’d even opened it. Someone had recommended it to me, but there was something about those words that already felt painfully honest. Complicated. Human. As…
As we mark Autistic Pride Day on 18th June, it is important to celebrate autistic identity, recognise the strengths and richness of autistic experience, and acknowledge the challenges autistic people often face in a world designed around neurotypical expectations. I am Caoimhe McLaughlin, an…
Compassionate Counselling in Swords for Anxiety, Trauma, Low Mood, and Feeling Stuck Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally exhausting. At Summit Counselling and Psychotherapy Swords, we believe counselling should feel like a safe,…
Missed Eoghan O’Connor’s recent conversation on Near FM 90.3 FM? You can now listen back to Music, Emotion, and Counselling: Finding Connection in Struggle, a thoughtful conversation exploring the powerful role music can play in helping us feel understood, connected, and less alone. 🎧…
The most important recent mental health story in Ireland may not be the most dramatic one. It may be the Mental Health Act 2026 becoming law. At first, that might sound like a legal story for psychiatrists, hospitals, or policymakers. But it matters to…
At Summit Counselling and Psychotherapy Swords, we believe counselling works best when people feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported at their own pace. That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Stephen Reynolds to the Summit team.  Stephen is a compassionate, creative, and empathic psychotherapist…
There is a noticeable shift that happens when we leave school. We move from an environment where connection is built into everyday life to one where friendships require time, effort, and intention. As adults, our days become filled with work, responsibilities, and routines. Social…
Being a parent is one of the toughest and most rewarding roles a person can have. Being the parent of an autistic child can bring additional challenges, responsibilities, and emotional demands. For many parents across Ireland, the realities of parenting autistic children can have…