Laura Duester - LD Therapy

05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚

I thought I’d share one of my favourites from my book shelf - this great book all about challenging diet culture and finding body acceptance 🙂

20/02/2026

There’s something lovely about this time of year, with the brighter mornings & vibrant yellow daffodils, that feels great - even if it's still freezing cold!

I'm enjoying some self-care & relaxation over the next few days so will be slower than usual to reply to emails/messages. I'll be back to work next week 🌼

26/01/2026

I'm leading this training on emotional regulation and negative thoughts for musicians on Wednesday 🎻🎷🥁

Book a free place ➡️

Automatic negative thoughts can become such a habit for musicians, they stop noticing they even have them.

18/01/2026

So true 💕

15/01/2026

Just spotted that this book is 99p on kindle today 📚
I often recommend it to clients to explain attachment styles and how they impact relationships.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attached-Identify-attachment-style-perfect-ebook/dp/B0050CJNJC

*NB: I’m not getting any commission, just recommending a book I think is useful! 🙂

03/01/2026

Happy new year! Here are some daily actions you can take this month to boost wellbeing 💕

Start where you are and do what you can. Your actions matter 💖✅ Join us for Happier January and get the new year off to a calmer and happier start https://actionforhappiness.org/happier-january

24/12/2025

Let's try bloom scrolling instead of doom scrolling! 🌸

Use tech mindfully. Rather than doom-scrolling, choose bloom-scrolling

Image: https://www.instagram.com/mymind

18/12/2025

Wishing all my clients and followers a peaceful Christmas 🎄

Today is my last day for this year, however I will still be checking emails and can offer extra sessions if needed over the festive period. Regular therapy sessions will resume on 2 Jan 2026.

If you need emergency mental health support, please contact 999/111 or the Samaritans (116123).

08/12/2025

Some helpful tips to make this Christmas more meaningful & enjoyable:

Take the stress out of festivities by figuring out what means most to you, and discover your own new traditions along the way…

04/12/2025

Get ready for 2026 - I'm leading a training for musicians on emotional regulation and reframing negative thoughts:

Automatic negative thoughts can become such a habit for musicians, they stop noticing they even have them. This session looks at how to recognise those thoughts and how to challenge them to encourage greater self-compassion, including how to safely and effectively regulate emotions.

28/11/2025

Whether it's being active vs resting or expressing emotions vs finding positive solutions, balance is the key.

Image: https://www.instagram.com/jerbosman

24/11/2025

📢 I've launched a new course for performers and dancers! 📢

Drawing on my experience both in the performing arts and psychotherapy, this empowering online course is designed to help you navigate your life and career with clarity, confidence and resilience. You’ll explore the emotional impact of transitions in the performing arts, learn to manage stress and difficult emotions, develop a growth mindset, and connect with your authentic identity – both on and off stage.

Sign up ➡️ https://www.udemy.com/course/mental-wellness-for-performers/?referralCode=1835A1ADB62ECFDCE65F