<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cork Counselling & Psychotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compassionate Counselling, Relational Healing]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:52:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How the mind protects us from overwhelming experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[How trauma, dissociation, and emotional overwhelm develop as protective responses when experiences become too much to process alone.]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/how-the-mind-protects-us-from-overwhelming-experiences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb8cb94002595ef37a33e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_71e3bed3510b4786be50bdc7460f62a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How our nervous system carries the past into the present]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how the nervous system responds to stress, overwhelm, and past experiences, and why some people stay stuck in survival mode long into adulthood.]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/how-our-nervous-system-carries-the-past-into-the-present</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb83ba4002595ef37a2e6b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:35:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_476b72dd65b743f698487beed1ebbaa1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why emotional neglect can affect people long into adulthood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotional neglect can quietly shape the way people relate to themselves, emotions, relationships, and safety long into adulthood. Psychotherapy in Cork.]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/emotional-neglect-adulthood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb7f894002595ef37a2d20</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_f43b0ae0d7c2463eac6bd4e6c5c33b76~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What psychotherapy and counselling look like in practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[What psychotherapy and counselling really look like. A calm, clear introduction to therapy in Cork, including what to expect in a session.]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/what-psychotherapy-and-counselling-look-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4916c901441036954e217</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_aabc9f85cfc7414c964cf095772bb56d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When your body stays on alert: understanding the nervous system and trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may notice that your body reacts before you have time to think. A sense of tension, restlessness, or shutting down can appear quickly, sometimes without a clear reason. This can feel confusing, especially when your current situation feels safe. But your nervous system does not work only in the present. It responds based on what it has learned over time. How the nervous system learns from the past If you have experienced stress, overwhelm, or trauma in the past, your system may have...]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/understanding-the-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981ca9351b22a56483609ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_ad4c6ab3ff284e60997b4c8b7458ccd6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are not just one thing: understanding parts in therapy (IFS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might notice different parts of you pulling in opposite directions. One part wants change, another holds back. This article introduces Internal Family Systems and how understanding your inner parts can bring more clarity and less internal conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.myrakokkepsychotherapy.com/post/understanding-parts-ifs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981ca86322c09b8312bd226</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/847d8d_21617b5174014d29a68453bffd7a6dcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Myra Kokke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When you’ve always felt “wrong”: neurodivergence, trauma, and self-doubt]]></title><description><![CDATA[When neurodivergence goes unrecognised, it can lead to a quiet but persistent sense of being “wrong.” Over time, these experiences can become internalised and shape how you see yourself. 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