Spirit & Soul Counselling
Kirsty McCarroll

Have you ever noticed how your body instantly reacts before your mind catches up — like when your heart races in a tense meeting, or you...

I have recently introduced this exciting new listening therapy into my practise. I felt that for some people who struggle with...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has gained significant attention as a therapeutic technique, especially in the realm...

What does 5 star reviews mean when searching for a counsellor online? Are they useful? Misleading even? I received this anonymous...

Many people come into the counselling room with a severe inner critic which in many cases goes back to childhood homes. Just as many...

I have a theory! If people were better listeners there would be a much lesser demand for counsellors. Often in life people just need to...

“Get out of your head and into your heart. “ I read this bit of advice recently - which suggests shifting focus from overthinking or...

Neuroception describes the body scanning our environment for cues of safety or danger. We are unlikely to be aware of it but it is...

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What does it mean when in therapy people talk about shadow work? Why is it important? Is it a scary place for you to spend time...

A sigh is only a sigh…… Except when it isn’t! What unsaid , unexpressed things are in a sigh? What is in a sigh? We sigh spontaneously...

They always said sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me. A playground mantra in my days. But what is...

Anxiety looks and feels very different for different people. Unlike many common perceptions it isn’t all in the head. Your body will be...

Thoughts beliefs and values. Growing up we internalise the beliefs and values and what’s important to our caregivers. Without taking time...

A lot of the work I do as a therapist is asking people to connect with their emotions. Like taking a small child’s hand if you are in a...

Like layers of an onion we all have different layers to us. My definition of myself was someone who was active, loved Crossfit workouts,...

At the start of November I fell and broke my leg in 3 places. It’s been a real learning journey for me. I have learned patience - which...