You never grow out of needing to be seen and heard by your mum.

Even if she wasn’t, (or is no longer), physically, emotionally, or mentally present to listen to you, the need is still there.

To have her witness the struggles, the challenges, the successes, the grief, the sheer effort you put in to making sure everyone else is okay.

To share what’s happening with the kids - be it a worry, a concern, or the need to have her reflect back to you how amazing they are.

To see the work you have put into your career, your business,  your relationships, your in-laws, your friends.

To acknowledge the loss of a special friendship or romantic relationship.

To encourage a dream.

To empathise with illness.

To see the frustrations and praise the triumphs!

But that kind of nurturing, maternal presence is not available to everyone.......

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A nurturing mum would truly want you to acknowledge, understand, and soothe, the constant anxiety you feel.

She would want you to gently release feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, not feeling good enough.

She would want you to look at why you feel such anger, resentment, and exhaustion, and help you change whatever is taking joy and peace out of your life.

She would want you to learn to trust yourself to make decisions about your life with clarity and confidence.

She would want you to release all those old ideas about not deserving rest, and not feeling good enough.

She would want you to develop healthy boundaries.

She would want you to learn what brings you joy and to always be moving towards what feels light.  

She would want you to see how absolutely, amazingly, lovely and wonderful you are.

However, that kind of nurturing, maternal presence is not available to everyone.........

AND....... 

That's where my magic comes in. 

​I know from listening to my friends and clients, as well as from my own experience, that everyone needs an empathetic, maternal figure to discuss things with.  

(Your mother probably didn’t speak with an Irish accent, swear occasionally, or encourage you to go for what it is that makes you deliriously happy, but these are all non-negotiables if you work with me.)

​Tell me what's going on with you and, in a safe, calm space, I'd be honoured to use my magic to help you discover yours.

Bring the things you really need to talk about. 
  • The exhaustion from looking after everyone else. 
  • The guilt you sometimes feel because you just want time on your own, doing what matters to you. 
  • The deep down anger and sadness that sometimes wells up when your tendency to people please has you completely drained.
  • The hard things you want someone to listen to. 
  • Things that you might be tempted to keep in the dark, all the while knowing that the monsters under the bed are better faced head on, with someone who will encourage you to turn on the flashlight.



Why work with me?

I know how awfully painful it is to feel your value is in what you do rather than who you are. 

To feel that you can never change your life, even as that life, and the people in it, slowly leeches your very spirit out of you.

I’ve been there, and that's why I do the work I do. 

I can’t promise you cookies and milk but I can offer a warm, nurturing space where you can be held emotionally and listened to deeply.



What past clients are saying:
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Before we worked together… I didn't value myself; I felt that I wasn't worthy of much, I didn't deserve as much because I didn't earn as much as my husband. Now, I have a much better sense of my value and can see the value that I have added to my family. I feel more comfortable with myself, and I remind myself that self-care is important, I need to look after my mind, my soul, and my body; I'm just as important as everyone else. ~ P.R.

Overwhelmed, feeling pressured to be all and do all for everyone. It’s like I was carrying the world on my shoulders, and then working with you allowed me to drop this off and recenter on myself. I have renewed energy and eased load, so feeling overall lighter and with a smooth plan of action. ~ M.C.

Ease the anxiety, overwhelm, and frustration.

Feel calm, clear and confident in yourself.

Be truly seen and deeply listened to.

Realize that
​you are enough

Orla Collins, Coach

I am intuitive and empathic, softly spoken and absolutely passionate about holding a safe space for people when they most need it.

I'm a graduate of Martha Beck's Wayfinder Life Coach Training and a Reiki practitioner. 
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​I love a well-made cup of tea, chilled bubbly and peonies.

But most of all, I love the way a client's face and voice lights up upon realizing that they are deserving, lovable and absolutely enough!

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 I know that you are lovely, delightful, and worthy just because you exist.
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​When you work with me I will help you see that for yourself.

I look forward to meeting with you. 

My hope is that during our time together, you will feel that you are sitting in my kitchen.

Being supported by my warm, kind, maternal energy and humour.

Knowing that this is a space for you to see how magical, lovely, and deserving you are.