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Bridge to an Unseen Shore
Bean Feasa | Wise Woman and Mediator of the Gaelic Otherworld
Trauma and Meaning-MakingNEW! ONLINE COURSE
We explore the bean feasa as more than a traditional folk healer, she becomes a bridge to our own symbolic unseen shores—a guide moving fluidly between conscious and unconscious realms, the rational and the imaginal…
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Meeting the Gaelic Otherworld
New! Encountering the Numinous | 6 Part Series
Rooted in the wisdom of the Gaelic Otherworld, this series is an immersion into ancestral ‘deep’ time and the numinous, interweaving insights from Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy to support your exploration of the hidden terrain of the psyche on your own journey of individuation…
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A Journey Inward
Self-Abandonment Wound | Online Course Series
A Journey Inward is a series of online courses that explore the Self-Abandonment Wound and how to support yourself in healing the wound of unworthiness and embracing life—mind, body, and spirit.
Embodiment, Soul and the Celtic Spirit
The Cailleach's Descent to the Underworld
Resting Under Brigid's Mantle
Awakening Bealtaine
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Returning to the Well
Healing the Mother Wound | Online Course Series
In this series, we journey into the depths of the Mother Archetype—perhaps the most universally recognised archetype of the feminine across cultures. In Jungian psychology, she is the great symbol of nurture, protection, compassion, and the life-giving force that sustains us. Mother is not only personal—she is mythic, ancestral, and collective.
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Deepening the Senses
Deepening the Senses is an immersive, transformative experience, a space of exploration where we build connections and reconnect with our inner world and soul self.
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Depth Work & Psychotherapy
I aim to provide a compassionate space where difficult and sometimes painful experiences and emotions can be heard, felt and healed. A space for you to feel welcomed and understood. A space to explore and deepen curiosity and wonder at your inner world and embark on a journey of self-understanding and deeper connection, that can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
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Cultivating Sanctuary
Join the Deepening The Senses Mailing List to receive access to the Cultivating Sanctuary Guided Visual Meditation.
✓ Create Your Sanctuary Tutorial
✓ 15 Minute Guided Meditation with Video
✓ Companion E-Workbook + Journal Invitations
✓ Unlimited Access
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The Cailleach's Descent to the Underworld
ONLINE COURSE (NEW ADDED SEMINAR)
Crossing the Dark Seas of Loss into Strange Country
What meaning can we glean from these challenging times on our journey? How can we support ourselves in this darkness to find a new ground?
Darkness is associated with new beginnings, with the seed's potential below the ground. These are liminal threshold times in the changing seasons of our lives. Every change comes with grief and loss, and we are asked to let something go even when we welcome positive changes…
My work is grounded in depth psychology and long-standing clinical practice, while also drawing from the symbolic, mythic, and ancestral imagination of Ireland.
It is a mythopoetic form of depth work — attentive to psyche, body, and symbol, and to the ancient patterns that continue to shape inner life.
This work is an invitation into depth, informed by Irish mythology and folklore, Ireland’s ancient landscapes, language, Jungian depth psychology, and embodied inner listening. Here, myth is not approached as story alone, but encountered as living terrain: a language of image, symbol, and psyche that speaks directly to the inner life. The work supports reconnection with body, soul, ancestry, and the deeper currents shaping one’s becoming.
“As we look, we feel the presence of a lost world.”
Seán Ó Faoláin
("The Irish")
Deepeing the Senses
Mythopoetic Depth Programs
A range of depth-oriented programs is offered through live online gatherings and self-paced courses. Each program draws from Irish myth and folklore and the richness of Ireland and its ancient heritage. The experience is shaped through a depth-psychological and embodied lens.
You are welcome to enter wherever you feel called.
Online Course Series
A Journey Inward
Healing the Wounds of the Abandoning Self
A Journey Inward is a five-part course series exploring the self-abandonment wound through body, psyche, myth, and soul.
This series supports grounding, inner safety, and reconnection with the body as a living hearth — drawing on Celtic symbolism, Irish mythology, folklore, somatic awareness, and depth-psychological reflection. Each course may be taken on its own or as part of the full journey.
About
Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin
BSocSc, MA Social Work, MA Psychotherapy, MA Irish Myth & Folklore, Dip Supervision, Dip Jungian Psychology, Certified Coach (WCI)
Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin is a psychotherapist and supervisor whose work sits at the intersection of Irish tradition and Jungian depth psychology.
Raised in Connemara in a Gaelic-speaking community, Eileen’s work is deeply shaped by the landscape, language, folklore, and oral traditions of the West of Ireland. Her approach weaves together psychotherapy, embodied practice, and the symbolic imagination, offering spaces of depth, reflection, and inner transformation.
Inner Depth Work
One-to-one depth-oriented work is offered for those seeking personal, ongoing support.
This work is process-led, relational, and embodied, drawing on psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives, somatic awareness, and symbolic exploration. Sessions support engagement with inner material as it unfolds — at a pace that honours each person’s unique process.
Individual Services
Writing & Reflections
Essays, reflections, and mythic contemplations from the edges of psyche, story, language and land — exploring Irish myth, inner life, and the symbolic imagination.
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“Eileen is insightful, she has a remarkable aptitude for dealing with the abstract. It was fantastic. Highly recommend.”
Sarah
Previous Participant of the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2021 -
"Oh my goodness, Eileen. Your workshop touched me deeply. You made it safe to enter our own realm and helped us navigate. Your stories and poems helped me see and understand the process, which has never been made clear before. I feel honored to be guided by you, as my journey is just beginning. I eagerly await the rest of the series. Your style is amazing."
Wendy - BC, Canada
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"I cannot recommend this wonderful retreat enough. Deepening the Senses and the pleasure of meeting Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin was life changing."
Mary
Previous Participant of the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2016 -
"I have found these recent gatherings likened to being wrapped in a warm, comforting blanket and curled up to listen to the music that resonates with my heart, under your gifted guidance and the company of seekers. I am looking forward to joining you again soon. Many thanks."
Roseleen - Ireland
Previous Participant of A Journey Inward and Deepening the Senses Workshops -
"This workshop has been so introspective—a coming into consciousness. I love the idea of putting yourself into the way of beauty, using our perceptions to allow us to see a new way of life. I've quit crying and just feel such a sense of relief."
Ellie
Previous Participants of Celebrating the Harvest at Lúnasa -
"The format is light and creative and inviting, a gentle entry to personal resonance with an ancient story, landscape, and archetypal experiences. It involves mugs of tea, blankets, and stones from the garden. A journey through landscape, Irish myths and legends. Keep cultivating this soul space."
Noel
Previous Participant of Resting Under Brigid's Mantle and Returning to the Hearth -
"Eileen has created a beautiful workshop. Eileen’s style is engaging, warm, and also boundaried. She creates a wonderful, safe space while being playful and creative. I would love to do an in-person retreat or workshop sometime with Eileen."
Ellis - Ireland
Previous Participant of Embodiment, Soul and the Celtic Spirit -
"It was phenomenal."
Dominique - Ireland
Previous Participant of Embodiment Soul and the Celtic Spirit, Returning to the Hearth and Awakening Bealtaine -
"Wow... just...Wow... See you next month."
Stacy - WA, USA
Previous Participant of the entire A Journey Inward Series -
“It was just beautiful and profound. I got so much out of it and no doubt I will continue to do so for quite awhile."
Deirdre
Previous Participant of the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2023 -
"Eileen has a unique style. She is true to herself, gentle yet challenging and supportive. She practices what she preaches. This workshop was for the soul. Refreshing which evokes a real sense of purpose, a divine guidance."
Lucy
Previous Participant in the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2020 -
"Through these workshops and Personal Development Coaching Work with Eileen, I am able to return to a more grounded deep knowing that transformation is a necessary part of life. I am finally allowing myself that grace and self compassion to grieve the aspects of myself and my life that are dying off or are no longer useful. Eileen’s style is amazing. Her empathy, intuition and gentle nature creates a supportive environment of exploring and reclaiming one’s ‘Self’."
Heather - Canada
Previous Participant of The Cailleach’s Descent to the Underworld and Awakening Bealtaine -
"Your words will live in me forever. Your presentation is so powerful, a Tsunami of history. So much coming at me, each word you spoke a thousand emotions. Music, voice, and evocative pictures stirring my soul. I did feel energized and uplifted from three hours of Awakening Bealtaine, a fire lit to welcome us home. Banshee wailing, keening a lament, calling her lost children home. She holds a lantern of shadows and light, a warm glow in the distant stars beckoning the journey to begin….Thank you Eileen for this wonderful experience, delightful and inspiring. A soulful journey of history and mystery."
Graham - CA, USA
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"I enjoyed the workshop very much, I thought it was presented beautifully. For someone who experienced exactly what you were sharing, it was hugely validating and comforting."
Kelly - Guatamala
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"This changed my life and has given me the courage to start a new journey."
Mairead - Ireland
Previous Participant in the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2020 -
"Thanks so much for a beautiful afternoon. It was a lovely mix of visual and spoken elements which dug deep and brought up some emotions! It's been a long time since I dedicated that much time to doing something for myself and I am happy that I did. I miss my other home (Ireland) a lot and it was a delight to return there in my mind's eye through your story-telling, music and your beautifully calming voice."
Eleanor - USA
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"I loved the encouragement to take the courage of Grace O’Malley in spite of feeling fear. I really enjoyed learning how to harness & marry masculine & feminine energies. I shall aim to carry the Workshop learning with me as I move forward, including the words in your final ‘blessing’ in the email. Your Workshop has inspired and supports me & will support me going forwards. Till next time then!"
Vee - United Kingdom
Previous Participant of The Returning of Light and Awakening Bealtaine -
"I sense my soul is smiling. Wow, working on myself has encouraged me to live my life true to me. Thank you."
Aine - Ireland
Previous Participant of the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2022 -
"The experience brought me to corners of my psyche I had been turning away from for 50 years- I had no awareness these wounds were even there! I was able to go there with gentle, loving curiosity, and feel those vulnerable, scary and tender parts. Before, when those parts were touched I would dissociate, or be overcome with defenses, so much that I had no awareness whatsoever of the process that was happening. I am astounded by how healing that experience was... something I did not expect! It was really amazing!"
Sherry - WA, USA
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"My favorite was hearing the story of Grainuale, Grace O'Malley. The weaving of the story into reclaiming what is rightfully ours (or mine) was timely. From creative pursuits to my relationships to finding my place post-COVID in my community, Grace's story of authentic courage echoed deeply and emotionally. You made it safe and comfortable to share. To weave in this history and connect it to reclaiming our abandoned selves, standing up for rights, stopping oppression at all costs, sparked the fiery rebel part of my soul."
Kathleen - MA, USA
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"I enjoyed meeting so many different people and hearing about their stories. Connecting with the Irish diaspora abroad made me realize something on a deeper level about the level of pain that the dispersed Irish carried around the world with them, not being able to 'come home'. I love Eileen's style of facilitation; it is very engaging, inclusive, and empathetic. I like how the workshop was structured and how it stayed 'on plan' while respecting everyone's time. I would highly recommend this to a friend."
Denise - Ireland
Previous Participant of Awakening Bealtaine -
"Thank you so much for how you have presented and shared through each step of your presentation what is happening inside. It allows me to remember how normal and human I am! I felt like I was being guided back inward with a mirror, of how it has been for me. I also felt the strength of our ancestors and Gráinne from the beginning."
Anne
Previous Participant of The Returning of Light, Returning to the Hearth and Awakening Bealtaine -
"Eileen embodies the celtic oral/aural tradition in the deepest most accepting way. The group that were called together were some of the most open hearted i have ever been blessed to meet. We changed our inner lives in the gentlest and profoundest ways. It will take some reflection to examine those ways."
Patsy - Ireland
Previous Participant of the Deepening the Senses Programme, 2016 -
"I enjoyed all of it. I have to say. The pace of everything was perfect. The content was absolutely excellent. Your style is truly magical. Your tone, voice, cadence, and soft facial features are very inviting, trusting, and powerful. I would like one every Sunday."
Linda - USA
Previous Participant of Embodiment, Soul and the Celtic Spirit -
"I really enjoyed the beautiful images, music, stories, and poetry and continuous orientation to the body and inner felt sense. Eileen’s style is incredible, gentle, soft, inviting, empathetic, and compassionate. Thank you for a beautiful presentation. You gave me a wonderful appreciation of our island, culture, and heritage."
Mairead - Ireland
Previous Participant of Embodiment, Soul and the Celtic Spirit -
"I had a wonderful, deep and rich experience with your intermixing of stories, images, poetry and music. In the presence of so much beauty and so much mystery. I hope you will continue to offer this type of experience on any topic related to healing and growth. Your style is just wonderful. Your voice, pace, and obvious experience and command of all aspects of the workshop. Thank you so much for this marvellous and moving gift."
Anonymous - USA
“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious.”