New Leaf Therapy by Lynsey

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✅Fully qualified intergrative counsellor
💫Fully insured
🍃Registered member of the BACP
🕵️‍♀️Full DBS
💫 Talking therapy, CBT, psyhodynamic
📍Office based in St Helens for apointments
📞Phone and online sessions available
💌 DM or whatsapp to book

Get in touch to learn how……. 🖤
16/02/2026

Get in touch to learn how……. 🖤

🍃 Face to face slots have now become available. Please message to book 🍃
11/02/2026

🍃 Face to face slots have now become available. Please message to book 🍃

🌱Happy new year to everyone! Sorry Im a bit late to the party been so busy recently! 🌱This is your reminder to look afte...
10/01/2026

🌱Happy new year to everyone! Sorry Im a bit late to the party been so busy recently! 🌱

This is your reminder to look after your own mental health this year.

The transition into a new year often brings a mix of hope and significant mental health challenges, including “New Year’s anxiety” and the post-holiday blues.

In 2026, experts emphasize that mental wellness should be a core component of overall health, rather than just a reaction to a crisis.

Common Mental Health Challenges

🌱Resolution Pressure: The “New Year, New Me” culture can create unrealistic expectations, leading to feelings of failure or shame if goals are not immediately met.

🌱Post-Holiday Blues: A sharp increase in depression and anxiety often occurs in January due to the sudden “lull” after a busy December, financial stress from holiday spending, and the lack of natural sunlight (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

🌱Reflection vs. Rumination: Looking back on the past year can trigger nostalgia or sadness over unmet goals, personal losses, or “what could have been”.

Strategies for a Mentally Healthy 2026

🍃Set “Themes” Instead of Resolutions: Instead of rigid goals like “lose 10 pounds,” choose a kind theme for the year such as “self-compassion” or “patience”.

🍃Practice “Micro-Goals”: Break large aspirations into small, manageable steps. For example, vow to take a short walk twice a week rather than a daily gym visit.

🍃Prioritize Grounding Techniques: Use mindfulness, deep breathing (like the 4-7-8 technique), and daily meditation to manage anticipatory anxiety about the future.

🍃Create Routine and Structure: Establishing a predictable daily routine can help combat the “uncertainty” that often triggers anxiety during seasonal transitions.

🍃Limit Social Media: Reducing time on social platforms can help avoid unhelpful comparisons to others’ “highlight reels”.
When to Seek Professional Support

🌿If feelings of hopelessness, persistent anxiety, or sleep disturbances interfere with your ability to function for more than a few weeks, it is important to reach out for help🌿.

#2026 ❤️

Please can everyone vote 2 on this post for my daughters trio to win! Thank you 🫶🏻
30/12/2025

Please can everyone vote 2 on this post for my daughters trio to win! Thank you 🫶🏻

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15/12/2025

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🍃 I’ve been on a training course today on the importance of play and I’m kind blown at how much our kids learn from this...
12/11/2025

🍃 I’ve been on a training course today on the importance of play and I’m kind blown at how much our kids learn from this alone! It’s so effective but yet so simple! How often do you prioritise play with your kids?! 🍃

🍃 Did you know that I offer free consultations?! Learn a little bit about how I work and ask any questions to find out i...
05/11/2025

🍃 Did you know that I offer free consultations?! Learn a little bit about how I work and ask any questions to find out if we would be a good fit!

Why not book yours today?!

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04/11/2025

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🍃💫 Never stop looking out for Glimmers! 🍃💫Train your brain to notice the little moments that bring you joy, peace or gra...
01/11/2025

🍃💫 Never stop looking out for Glimmers! 🍃💫

Train your brain to notice the little moments that bring you joy, peace or gratitude and they will soon start appearing more and more! 💫

🍃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🍃
31/10/2025

🍃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🍃

🍃 Better never stops! 🍃
28/10/2025

🍃 Better never stops! 🍃

🍃Our grief is our own, and we will move forward with it in our own way, in our own time. 🍃It’s your journey and I can wa...
28/10/2025

🍃Our grief is our own, and we will move forward with it in our own way, in our own time. 🍃

It’s your journey and I can walk with you every step of the way! Reach out today!

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