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Heidi Leipnik

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RECENT BLOG POSTS

We have fallen into Autumn. A familiar cycle for Nature, but how is it for us this year?
A stirring ‘back-to-school’ call and mixed feelings. Starting therapy feels rather similar
New Growth
The recent decision to lift more COVID-19 related restrictions on 4th July is creating a buzz. I notice in myself and in those around me very mixed responses.
Struggling with self-care – Part II

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Don't despair 💜

Don't despair 💜

We have fallen into Autumn. A familiar cycle for N

We have fallen into Autumn. A familiar cycle for Nature, but how is it for us this year?

With so much falling away, not just the leaves but our hopes and plans too, this month's blog considers how we hold all this and from where we might find some hope

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September is well underway. This 'new term'. Lost

September is well underway. This 'new term'.

Lost already? Don't worry... You'll find yourself again. 💜

#therapytodaymagazine #counsellors #intherapy #integrativepsychotherapy #thetalkingcure #connectwithin #balancedmind #talkinghelpsclearthemind #outsidespace #walkandtalk #selfcarematters #bacp #worktogethergrowtogether

Working amidst the trees this summer has been a pr

Working amidst the trees this summer has been a privilege. Good to know they are being honoured all over this world of ours... Keeping everything connected. And grounded. 💜

South Bank Centre is working hard to keep you safe if you are able to go see this and please share your findings!

#southbankcentre #treestreestrees #workinginnature #keepconnected #talkingcures #counsellingpsychotherapy
#mindmatter #gethelpgetbetter #groundedbypurpose #writeeveryday #haywardgallery #healingtools #natureintherapy

Today, Boris is restricting our gatherings and Jon

Today, Boris is restricting our gatherings and Jon Bon Jovi is singing....
"If you can't do what you do, do what you can" 🎶

Bon Jovi's lyrics resonate with me

I can't move our work back indoors yet, but I can continue outdoors, wear my wellies, and get some heat in the Shelter for the cooler days

One. Step. At. A. Time.
And we'll get where we are meant to....

Wherever that is

Please don't despair. All is not lost

#keeptalking #therapyinnature #bacp #counsellorstogether #writeyourfeelings #talkingcure #psychotherapyonline #counsellingandpsychotherapy #workoutdoors #naturalspace #psychology #keeptalking #suicideawareness #intherapy #writeyourthoughts #ecotherapy #selfhelp #mentalhealthmatters #gethelpgetbetter #therapistofinstagram #kindnesscures #worktogether #jonbonjovi #songlyrics #newguidelines

September is around the corner... There is a stirr

September is around the corner... There is a stirring 'back-to-school' call and it is creating mixed feelings

As we prepare for this next phase of new beginnings in our homes, our towns, our workplaces and schools, I reflect on how entering therapy evokes the same feelings of anticipation, anxiety, fear and hope

This month's blog explores these processes... Link in bio

I wish each and every one of us Good Luck for the term ahead, whatever it involves

#intherapy #backtoschool #keeptalking #gethelpgetbetter #thetalkingcure #psychotherapy #bacp #therapytoday #counsellorspeak #clientcare #therapyhelps #getwell #counsellingpsychotherapy #ecotherapy #naturetherapy🌿 #newstarts #therapyblog #therapeuticwriting #selfhelpguide #selfcareblogger

This is a tough one when we are facing threat, ill

This is a tough one when we are facing threat, ill health, loss and struggle in the shape of COVID-19. And, whilst less reported, greater world suffering, poverty and war in this world of ours.

It is exactly because of this current threat I feel a depth of gratitude for the health, rest and peace I have experienced this summer.

COVID-19 might provide the light and direction of our lives, but in its shadow lies strength, purpose, effort and will of the rest of us.

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to not yet be directly affected by the death this virus demands. I am fortunate, and I give thanks and express my gratitude.

I am not a big Do-er. I mostly get by with a level of Be-ing. I try to get busy and do good... But then get overwhelmed, retreat, and stick to what I know. From this place, I hope my Be-ing will be fruitful; I trust my Be-ing will give the necessary balance to myself, my family, my clients, so that whether they need to Be or Do... they can.

I trust. I give thanks for what I have. And I am deeply grateful. I hope you too will feel you have just enough of what you need to get by and get on with what you need to, in this moment. It's all we can do. And it really matters.

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It is important to share how we feel when we need

It is important to share how we feel when we need to. Connecting at an emotional level is meaningful and healing.

At the moment we are aware of what we cannot share... physical space, bodily fluids, the air we breathe.

So we find safe ways to stay connected. Online therapy and communication with family and friends. A simple conversation with another, through our masks, in the shop, "How are you finding this?" to the shop assistant who is there simply to serve us. Everyone has an answer to this question. We have a shared experience, a common enemy; this is good for helping us form connections!

Don't stop reaching out. Don't stop talking. We are all in this together. There has never been a better time to share. And even better... to share safely.

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#staysafeemotionally #keepconnecting #keeptalking #intherapy #igototherapy #bacp #counsellingpsychotherapy #therapyhelps #askforhelpwhenyouneedit #reachoutandconnect #selfhelptools #communicationheals #therapytoday #gethelpgetbetter #speaktoeachother #healingyourself #kindnesscures #bekindtoyourself #bekind #connectingyou #psychology #mindmatters #mindfulness #selflove #talkingcure #soultherapy #counsellingandpsychotherapy #courageousconversations

Emmy van Deurzen interviewed by Catherine Jackson

Emmy van Deurzen interviewed by Catherine Jackson (Therapy Today, June)

Emmy articulates a sense of hope far better than I ever could.

In my communications with people as we come through this pandemic together, I see and hear the Goodness, Strength, Potential and Hope alongside the Fear, Loss, Pain and Struggle.

I am heartened and relieved to hear of others' experiences. Let us not give up Hope. 💜

#bacp #therapythoughts #hopefloats #covid19survival #dontgiveup #keepgoing #staywithit #psychotherapistsofinstagram #talkaboutit #stayconnected #counsellinguk #thetalkingcure #psychotherapists

Finding Beauty in nature as well as in people. I a

Finding Beauty in nature as well as in people. I always feel joyful when touched by inner and outer natural beauty.

Sending this out until you find yours 💜

#naturalspaces #ecotherapyinpractice #naturecuresall #reachoutandconnect #askforhelpbethehelp #holisticpsychotherapy #bekindbehuman #helpeachotherout #counsellingpsychotherapy #naturehealsthesoul #selfhelpblog #selfloveheals

As we emerge from lockdown and find our new paths

As we emerge from lockdown and find our new paths in these strange times of masks and social distance, don't underestimate our need to connect with each other. Speak. Connect. Be human.

#connectingyou #speakyourvoice #speaktoeachother #speakhowyoufeel #talkitout #talkingcure #counsellinghelps #holisticpsychotherapy #healingyourself #psycotherapy #healingheartsandminds #askforhelp #reachoutspeakout #selfcare #bekindtoyou #gethelpifyouneedhelp #selfcaresaves #takecareyourself #existentialpsychotherapy #psychotherapy_journey #intherapy #intreatment #gethelpgetbetter #bekindmovement

This month's blog puts us back in touch with the h

This month's blog puts us back in touch with the healing power of nature.

At a time when more and more gatherings and businesses are taking to the fresh air in order to function, we can acknowledge and get in touch with the rich benefits the great outdoors freely and graciously gives.

Nature offers us a reflection and holding of our inner and outer turmoil... Can we let that help us?

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#ecotherapy #ecotherapyinpractice #naturetherapy #workingoutside #therapyhelps #therapyheals #ecopsychology #askforhelp #getheard #counsellingpsychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters🧠 #selfcareinplace #selfhelpblogger #naturecures #natureinspired #naturalcure #talkinghelps

💜 Keep Hoping 💜

💜 Keep Hoping 💜

It's a new week. Go gently. You've got this. Just

It's a new week.
Go gently.
You've got this.
Just take a moment, check in with yourself, you OK? Anything you need? What are you feeling? And how do you want to respond to yourself? Kindly, I hope. 💜

#selfcare #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfkindness #intherapy #counsellingpsychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #askforhelpifyouneedit #therapistandclient #helpheals #bekindtoyou

Kindness Cures. Give it and receive it - it is al

Kindness Cures.

Give it and receive it - it is all magic and healing.

#bekindtoyourself #therapy #counsellingonline #existentialpsychotherapy #psychotherapyonline #reachoutforhelp #askforhelp #loveyourself #ecotherapyinpractice #ecotherapy #innerpeace #peaceofmind #givingback

You Really Do. 💜 #selflove #soultherapy #cou

You Really Do.

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#selflove #soultherapy #counsellingandpsychotherapy #naturetherapy #wildtherapy #creativetherapy #psychotherapyonline #askforhelp #speakout #thetalkingcure #careforthesoul #kindnesstherapy

Take a moment. How you doing? Breathe. What do you

Take a moment.
How you doing?
Breathe.
What do you notice?
You OK?
Breathe again.
You've got this.
Go well today.
And the next.

#counsellinguk #bekindtogether #mentalhealthmatters🧠 #mindfuliving #breathedeeply #gowellness #youmattermovement #naturetherapy🌿 #gethelpifyouneedit #reachoutforhelp

Inner peace, world peace... Something big to hope

Inner peace, world peace... Something big to hope for amidst all the chaos, uncertainty and turbulence, to ground ourselves today.

#getgroundedinnature #centreyourself #hopelove #counsellingpsychologist #psychotherapistsofinstagram #therapistofinstagram #counsellorsofinstagram #gethelptoday #selfhelpskills

#havecouragebekind Good luck outside and inside t

#havecouragebekind

Good luck outside and inside today 💜

#counsellingquotes #courageousconversations #innerfeelings #psychotherapistlife #helponeanother #talkingpoint #gethelpgetbetter #gethelpnow #bekindtoallkinds

Go gently with yourself this week 💜 Check with

Go gently with yourself this week 💜 Check with yourself how you are feeling, what you need, and how you can respond well to yourself.

I hope it's a good week, by recent standards world-wide. 💜

#takecareofyourmentalhealth #reachouttosomeone #counsellingskills #psychotherapy_journey #existentialpsychotherapy #selfawarenessiskey #bekindtoyourself💜 #gogentlynation #innerpeace #growthegood #therapytoday

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