<?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[Laura Gilroy Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering you to find peace within and navigate life's challenges with over 20 years of specialized experience.]]></description><link>https://www.lauragilroycounselling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:40:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lauragilroycounselling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[I'm in therapy....]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Honesty in Therapy Matters (Even When It Feels Uncomfortable) There’s a quiet assumption many people carry into therapy: I should say the “right” things. Be insightful. Be cooperative. Show progress. But therapy isn’t a performance, it is about being real. And that means honesty, even when it’s awkward, messy, or hard to admit. The Temptation to Hold Back It’s surprisingly common to filter yourself in therapy. You might: Downplay how bad things feel Avoid topics that feel embarrassing or...]]></description><link>https://www.lauragilroycounselling.com/post/navigating-grief-expert-tips-from-laura-gilroy-counselling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670ebd6b723746d8f74359f8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:07:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/968a8b_a7f59c1f90964d428c3922c822e8ebc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura Gilroy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ever Told - Time is a healer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever feel that people 'don't get you' when you are grieving and hear comments such as:  Time is a healer They are in a better place At least they lived a long life At least you have other children Grief is often thought of as something that fades over time, but the Tonkin Model offers a different perspective. It suggests that grief does not necessarily get smaller, instead, your life grows around it. In the early stages of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, as though it fills your whole...]]></description><link>https://www.lauragilroycounselling.com/post/overcoming-loss-strategies-for-healing-with-laura-gilroy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670ebd6b723746d8f74359f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c754a_fa72f60b30dd496e9dc9c8e707c82690~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>laura Gilroy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>