This radio documentary (July 2021) is about a small cottage in the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth in Ireland. The programme maker and owner of the cottage, Chris Nikkel, tells the story of his home that was once owned by renowned psychiatrist …
Grief & Loss
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) An Ethical Perspective
The public debate on ECT in Ireland demonstrates little in the way of ethical reflection. 'Is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Ever Ethically Justified? If so, Under What Circumstances.' This is the title of an article I wrote which was …
Dealing with Grief
It is how to live until we die that is worth considering. The human experience of grief and loss is a natural part of everyday life. Grief is felt in many aspects of life. Although the death of a loved one is often the first cause that comes to …
Do I need psychotherapy?
‘Do I need psychotherapy’ is a question many people find hard to answer. This article outlines some simple steps to help you answer this question. List 5 reasons for considering psychotherapy.An example might be ‘I’m not happy although everything …