About Centred Soul
Rosemary - our founder’s story
In 2017, I experienced perinatal mental illness and birth trauma with my first pregnancy and birth. I was unable to return to my work as a Social Worker as a result. I felt isolated, disconnected and alone. I craved support and the company of like minded women who weren't feeling so rosey about Motherhood either, but I couldn't find it because it did not exist. I put a call out for down to earth Mother's to meet in a local cafe, to have a genuine conversation about the challenges of being a new parent, with no judgement.
And so the first gathering of women was born and they've been going ever since!
This began a journey of recovery, retraining, campaigning for perinatal mental health support and the creation of Centred Soul — a Newry based social enterprise, supporting women. It was my passion to create a safe space where women could come together. My first rental space in 2018, was a bedroom sized room, three floors up. I flipped it from a shop by day, to a tiny studio by night.
The hard work paid off though, as I can now proudly say that Centred Soul is a bright, beautiful 2500 sq ft space, hosting a coffee house, yoga studio and adjoining therapy rooms, providing practical and affordable 1-1 support, group classes, events and bloody great coffee! Centred Soul is not only a bricks and mortar building, but a community, a sense of belonging and a place to gather. So whether it's 1-1 therapy, a yoga class, a drum circle or just a good craic conversation...wherever you're at in life, we've got you covered.
This year’s impact so far
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7101
Coffees Served
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191
Talk Therapy Clients
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111
Community Gatherings
The Team’s Goal:
Remind women of their worth
You are not solely a Mother, a non Mother, a boss, a manager. You are not less than. You are enough, good enough, part of something, a bloody Goddess!
You deserve to have access to services, support, laughter, friendships, a supportive community that respects the ebbs and flow of the seasons of a woman's life.
