Annette Holistic Counselling

28/10/2026

Our need to understand why something happened can be about more than simply finding an explanation 🤍

Sometimes, our unconscious mind searches for meaning as a way of making sense of emotional pain. We may revisit the past, analyse relationships, or search for answers in the hope that understanding will bring relief, restore a sense of control, or protect us from experiencing the same hurt again.

In therapy, we gently explore these patterns, not to find someone or something to blame, but to understand how our past experiences continue to shape our present feelings, relationships and ways of being in the world.

And sometimes, healing begins when we recognise that we may never receive the explanation we have been searching for. This can be one of the hardest things to accept, particularly when the experience has left us feeling hurt, confused or abandoned.

Acceptance doesn't mean that what happened was okay. It doesn't mean the pain no longer matters. It means gradually making space for the reality of what happened, without allowing it to be in the driving seat today and in the future.

This is not something we can force ourselves to do. It takes time and often the experience of being understood by another.

Perhaps the work is not always about finding the answer to why, but about understanding what the experience has meant to us, grieving what we needed but didn't receive, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that have been held in the search for answers.

We cannot always change our past, or make sense of everything that happened.
But we can begin to change our relationship with it. ❤️

24/10/2026

Grateful to be invited by the fabulous Connie Gavin and Holland & Barrett to host a sound bath for their team in Mullingar Park Hotel 🤍

It was such a pleasure to bring the experience of a sound bath into the workplace, creating a space for the team to pause, relax and experience a nervous system reset.

Self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s necessary for your wellbeing 🌱

A reminder that when we prioritise our wellbeing, we create space to feel more grounded, present and connected. ✨

Thank you to the Holland & Barrett team for inviting me to hold a sound bath for their team 💛

Wellbeing in work should always be prioritized.
If you're interested in bringing a sound bath to your workplace, get in touch to enquire 🤍

20/10/2026

🍂 Rest | Restore | Receive🍂
An immersive sound bath to welcome autumn ✨️

🗓 Sunday Nov 15th 6pm
📍 Rusheen Physiotherapy, Knocknacarra, Galway

I'm very excited to welcome you to my next sound bath on Sunday November 15th in a beautiful new studio - Rusheen Physiotherapy in Knocknacarra 🤍

Why not join me for an evening of sound healing helping you to embrace the season of slowing down 🍁

Tickets: €22
Eventbrite link in bio to book your space ♡

Spaces are limited so booking is advised ✨️

Looking forward to welcoming you!
Annette x

19/10/2026

Healing can be more than talking 🤍

What if you struggled to find the words for how you're feeling?
What if you feel you're carrying everything, but struggle to explain it?

Talk therapy can be a powerful modality that helps bring clarity when you're ready to verbalize your story and inner world.

But what if you have been in survival mode for most of your life and talking feels too difficult?
You may have learned to keep everything to yourself because life has taught you to be highly independent. You may have experienced trauma that continues to live deep in the body...
Your past self has helped shape you to be the person you are today.
We are holding so much in our body.

This is why my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist extends beyond traditional talk therapy.
Talk therapy is a powerful modality. However, talk therapy alone may not suit every person.

I set up my practice Annette Holistic Counselling with the intention of offering a space where you can be met as a whole person.🌼

✨️Alongside counselling, I offer rahanni healing and sound therapy, bringing a holistic dimension to my work that honours the connection between our emotional, mental and physical experiences.
Blended together, they compliment each other so beautifully ✨️

For some, talk therapy can be powerful on its own. However, for those who want a more holistic approach to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and emotions, my holistic therapy session blends together a beautiful mind, body and spirit approach 🤍

Not every person is drawn to this approach and find talk therapy powerful on it's own and that's absolutely perfect. I work with clients who also want to explore their inner world through talk therapy alone.

However, if you're drawn to a more holistic approach, you are also welcome here. 🤍

✨ I work mostly online with some limited in-person availability in Galway City.

Thanks for being here.
Annette x

18/10/2026

14/10/2026

Therapists don’t tell you what to do. 🤍

They help guide you to understand yourself a little more, explore your feelings in a safe space, recognise patterns, and support you.

12/10/2026

✨️ I currently have availability for 2 new clients to work online ✨️

My in-person sessions in Galway City are currently fully booked for October ✨️

📞If you're ready to begin counselling in the comfort of your home, you can book an appointment by contacting me on WhatsApp/text 0851712614 or email [email protected]

11/10/2026

A fabulous group of ladies at my Sound & Stillness sound bath in Barna lastnight. Love to hear the yawns and people falling deeper into relaxation.

One of my regular attendees mentioned she walks nearly an hour for my monthly soundbaths!
Very grateful for all of the support 🤍

10/10/2026

Once the "I'm grand" comes out very fast, my spidey senses tells me that's bs 🤣
Especially when I hear myself saying it to someone 😅

08/10/2026

A gentle reminder: how productive you are does not determine your worth. 🤍

In a world that often equates busyness with success, it can be easy to feel guilty for resting, slowing down, or simply having a day where you don’t get much done.

You are worthy on the productive days, the slow days, and everything in between. 🌿

Give yourself permission to rest without needing to earn it.