Cathy Chiplen Compassionate Therapies

28/01/2026

Very much enjoying teaching Holy Fire Reiki Second Degree to two lovely ladies, we had our first day on Wednesday last week & now our 2nd day together today. I absolutely love meeting such wonderful people & sharing the beauty of Reiki with them 💗💗💗

27/01/2026

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✨ Practitioner Spotlight ✨

We’re honoured to introduce Cathy Chiplen, the most kind and beautiful soul, a Gentle Release Practitioner whose work is rooted in deep compassion, presence, and care.

Cathy specialises in supporting people in grief — including baby-loss, infertility, life transitions, and those approaching the end of life. Alongside Gentle Release Therapy, she brings together reflexology, Reiki, sound healing, and her ongoing MSc studies in Loss and Bereavement with the Irish Hospice Foundation.

What stands out so clearly in Cathy’s work is her gentle understanding that grief doesn’t need fixing. Instead, Gentle Release offers the body space to accept and accommodate what is being carried — often allowing people to rest more deeply than they expected, and to leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more supported.

Cathy describes Gentle Release as
“like settling into a warm, soft blanket and resting.”

She is also a trustee and holistic therapist with Towards Tomorrow Together, and a beautiful creative soul — crafting needle-felted Spirit Dolls that support personal reflection, remembrance, and meaning.

📍 Based in Taunton, Somerset, Cathy also works with people navigating some of life’s most tender moments, always with humility, kindness, and respect.

You can find Cathy here:
🌿 Website: cathychiplen.com
🌿 Instagram:
🌿 Facebook: Cathy Chiplen Therapies

We’re so grateful to have Cathy as part of the Gentle Release community 🤍

27/01/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002q4bf?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Yesterday I was on BBC Somerset Sound 'Clash the Professionals' with Simon Parkin, giving a little insight into the work I do..... followed by a quiz in which I was a bit flummoxed!!! Listen from 1hr 27 mins in to hear me.

This is waaaaaaaaaay outside my usual comfort zone, but actually I enjoyed it (once I got started) and surprised myself. This is part of me stepping out of the shadows and speaking up in my own authentic voice so I can reach the people who might benefit from my services.

For many years I've struggled with the notion of self-promotion for my work, but something in me recently has helped me to reframe it as 'reaching the people who may need my services'.

Thanks for reading and/or listening!!!

Simon takes your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

27/01/2026

I’ve been a therapist for nearly two decades, and for much of that time I’ve worked quietly — alongside people in moments that don’t lend themselves to noise or visibility.

Grief.
Loss.
End of life.
The places where words matter, and so does restraint.

I haven’t been absent — just largely out of view.

My work has always been relational and steady rather than promotional. I’ve tended to prioritise depth, presence, and integrity over being seen. That has felt right for a long time. And now, gently, something is shifting.

So this is me stepping forward a little more.

I work with Gentle Release Therapy and other modalities, supporting people through periods of vulnerability, change, and profound transition. My approach is slow and considered. I use clear, direct language, held with care. I don’t rush processes, and I don’t impose beliefs.

If you’re here, you won’t find big promises or urgency.
You’ll find steadiness, honesty, and room to breathe.

This feels like the right time to be a little less hidden.
Not louder — just more present.

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If you’re new here, you’re very welcome. If you’ve been here quietly for a while, thank you for staying.

27/01/2026

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were systematically murdered by the N***s and their collaborators.

This map shows the devastating scale of the Holocaust across Europe, country by country.

Behind every figure are lives stolen, families destroyed and communities that were almost entirely erased.

Remembrance is not only about honoring the past, it is about protecting truth, defending historical memory and ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust remain alive for future generations.

We remember. We educate. We stand against hatred and denial.

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

Aside from looking after this little cutie today for a very sad reason, I have been updating my booking system & endeavouring to make things as clear & simple as possible for new clients as I know the array of treatments & services I offer can look a bit overwhelming, hopefully this will simplify things for new clients whilst also keeping the status quo for my current clients. Please let me know if you spot any bloopers! 🤓🧐

26/01/2026

In the heart of my work at Cathy Chiplen Compassionate Therapies I offer holistic/complementary therapeutic treatments in: Gentle Release Therapy, Reiki, Reflexology & Sound Healing. I have almost 20 years of expertise, knowledge & training. I specialise in supporting people at end of life, & in all aspects of grief-work, particularly baby-loss. 💗🌸🌷

26/01/2026

If you are a Soul Midwife/End of Life Companion in Southwest UK & would like to join our regional group for some peer to peer support & encouragement in this beautiful work drop me a comment below 💗🌸🌷

26/01/2026

Supporting Patients with a Palliative Care Diagnosis – A free session for GPs 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

We’re pleased to offer a free educational session for GPs, focusing on how hospice services can support the management of patients with a palliative care diagnosis.

The session will explore the wide range of services available, including referral criteria, and provide an opportunity to discuss complex patient cases, with time for questions and shared learning.

Course dates and location (Taunton hospice):
🌻 Tuesday 17 February, 9.30am–12.30pm
🌻 Thursday 12 November, 1pm–4pm

To find out more or book your place, please visit https://bit.ly/stmargs-education

23/01/2026