Laura Duester - LD Therapy

30/04/2026

I can’t express how joyful it feels to see bluebells blooming… a beautiful sign of spring, growth and change 🪻

21/04/2026

When several worries come at once, the brain often bundles them together into one big overwhelm. Taking a pause and breaking things down into smaller, more manageable steps can make it feel less daunting ☕

17/04/2026

A gentle question for today: what is one small thing that helped you get through this week, even if it seemed minor at the time? 🌿

13/04/2026

Many people are far kinder and more understanding toward others than they are to themselves. Learning to be self-compassionate and give yourself the same patience and kindness you'd give a friend is one of the most powerful shifts you can make 💛

10/04/2026

A small reminder for today: your thoughts are not always facts. Sometimes they’re just anxious or habitual stories that your brain is telling to try and protect you 🧠

08/04/2026

We all bloom in our own time 🌸🌻🌺🌼

29/03/2026

Visited some tulip fields today 🌷

It was vibrant, colourful and very windy! I enjoyed taking some time to slow down and appreciate nature 💗

28/03/2026

Wishing all my clients and followers a happy Easter! 🐰🐣
I'm off work over the Easter period, however I will still be checking emails and can offer extra sessions if needed. Regular therapy sessions resume on 10 April.
If you need emergency mental health support in the meantime, please contact 999/111 or the Samaritans (116123).

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 💕