Lorraine Walker Therapist

02/01/2026

The excitement of New Year’s Day has passed, and today often brings a quiet reality check. If you’re waking up feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start… breathe. There is nothing you need to rush into.

The 2nd of January is where real change begins, in the slow, intentional decision to care for yourself.

You don’t need perfect plans.
You don’t need flawless routines.
You just need one small step that supports your wellbeing today.
A kinder thought.
A calmer moment.
A gentler pace.

Consistency is built slowly.
Confidence grows quietly.
And healing happens in the everyday choices no one else sees.

Go gently with yourself today.
You’re doing better than you think. ✨

01/01/2026

Today isn’t about becoming a whole new version of yourself.

It’s about honouring the you who made it through last year — the one who kept going on the days it felt heavy, who showed kindness when she was tired, who quietly grew in ways no one else saw.

As you step into this new year, take it gently.
You don’t need big resolutions.
Just small moments of care.
A little more compassion.
A little less pressure.

You’re allowed to start slowly.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to choose a year that feels nourishing, not overwhelming.

Here’s to a steadier, kinder beginning.
You deserve that. ✨

31/12/2025

Tonight isn’t just about celebration, it’s about honouring the journey you’ve walked this year.

The challenges you didn’t expect but faced anyway.
The quiet healing no one else noticed.
The moments of strength that showed up even when you felt fragile.
The small joys that kept you going.

As the year draws to a close, give yourself permission to exhale.
To let go of what you no longer need.
To acknowledge the resilience you didn’t realise you had.
To feel proud of the way you kept showing up, even on the hard days.

You don’t have to enter the new year with pressure or perfection.
Just step forward with gentleness, gratitude, and a little more belief in yourself.

Here’s to the lessons, the growth, and the soft hope that tomorrow brings.
You made it through. And that matters. ✨

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

I hope today brings you moments of calm, comfort & joy, whether you're surrounded by loved ones, keeping things quiet, or navigating a mix of emotions.

Be gentle with yourself, and let this day meet you exactly where you are.

Sending warmth, kindness & seasons greetings to you wherever you are.

24/12/2025

Embracing Perfect Imperfections

This week on Merry Moments, I’m putting on my therapist hat to talk about something we all struggle with, feeling like we have to be “perfect.”

In this episode, we explore why our imperfections aren’t flaws to fix but powerful parts of who we are and how to quiet that critical inner voice that tells you you’re not good enough.

If you’ve ever compared yourself to others, doubted your worth, or felt pressure to “have it all together,” this one’s for you.

23/12/2025

2 Days Until Christmas — A Gentle Note

With just two days until Christmas, emotions can feel a little bigger than usual.

You might be excited, overwhelmed, hopeful, tired and you might also be feeling the quiet ache of missing someone you love.

If this season brings memories, longing, or that bittersweet feeling in your chest, please know there’s nothing wrong with you.

Grief has a way of sitting beside joy at times like this.

If you’re remembering someone special, let that love be part of your Christmas in a story shared, a candle lit, a quiet moment, or simply in your heart.

Missing them doesn’t take away from the magic of the season or enjoying time with your family & friends; it simply shows how deeply you loved.

Be gentle with yourself. Breathe. Feel what you need to feel.

There is space for joy, space for sadness, and space for you, exactly as you are.

You are stronger than you know, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

22/12/2025

Episode 6 — the final part of The Jen Series 🤍

A real conversation about healing, hope, and finding your way back to yourself after anxiety and loss.

Jen reflects on her journey through therapy, the small shifts that changed everything, and what it means to keep choosing herself — even on the wobbly days.

Healing doesn’t mean life becomes perfect.
It means you learn how to meet yourself with more compassion.

And this isn’t goodbye — Jen will be joining me monthly to share how she’s getting on.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify at The Liberation Lounge

21/12/2025

18/12/2025

New Episode
Episode 5 of The Jen Series is all about The Shift — when Jen started to notice her confidence growing, her mindset changing, and her willingness to go out and enjoy life again.

We talk about the tools that made the biggest difference and how she learned to quieten that inner critic.

Jen reminds us that change and inner confidence doesn’t appear overnight, it grows with self-awareness and compassion.

17/12/2025

As we move closer to Christmas, remember that this season can feel different for everyone.

You might be excited.
You might feel overwhelmed.
You might be carrying mixed emotions — joy, sadness, stress, nostalgia — all at once.

Whatever you’re feeling today is valid.

Let this week be about kindness towards yourself, your energy, your boundaries, and how you are feeling.

You’re doing the best you can, and that’s enough.