Laura Duester - LD Therapy

02/11/2025

Calling all dancers and dance professionals!

I'm leading a webinar with BAPAM - British Association for Performing Arts Medicine and One Dance UK on healthy lifelong practice in dance. I'll be focusing on mental wellness, particularly at times of transition, and the brilliant Edel Quin will share her expertise on maintaining physical health in dance.

⏰12 Nov, 10-11:30am

The session will explore strategies for sustainable practice to nurture your body and mind. Focusing on specific career transitions, as well as the importance of warm up, cool down and rest, you’ll leave the session with tools to help sustain your career, whether you’re at the start of your jour...

28/10/2025

I'm leading a webinar on authenticity and identity for musicians next week - it's sold out but keep an eye out for extra tickets! 🎶

This session will explore what is identity and why it matters, as well as how to find an authentic identity both generally and as a musician

26/10/2025

How can you give yourself a few moments of peace this evening? 🙂

21/10/2025

Important reminder that it's ok not to be ok.

It's ok to acknowledge that you're finding things difficult and ask for help 🌼

08/10/2025

Excited to be working on my latest training about transitions and mental wellness for dancers! 💃

06/10/2025

Small ways to reduce anxiety:
- Take a deep breath
- Write thoughts down
- Have a stretch
- Go outside

02/10/2025

Remember: rest is productive too.

Taking time to relax and recharge isn’t 'wasting time' - it’s giving your mind and body what they need 🌸

28/09/2025

When your mind is racing, the breath can be an anchor. Inhale slowly, exhale fully and remind yourself: I am safe right now.

25/09/2025

Unsure what psychodynamic therapy is, and whether or not it's right for you?

Read more about the key features and how it works:

Psychodynamic psychotherapy, also known as psychodynamic counselling, is based on psychoanalysis but with a warmer, more accessible and more supportive approach. The word psychodynamic is made up of psyche, encompassing the self, thoughts and feelings, and dynamic, reflecting the mind being active a...

22/09/2025

How are you feeling this week? It's ok not to have it all figured out right now 💖

19/09/2025

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, mateys! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! A fine reminder that even pirates need to mind their mental health ⚓

Remember to:
☠️ Take breaks when the seas get rough
☠️ Share the load with yer crew, don’t carry it all yerself
☠️ Keep yer ship (mind & body) shipshape with self-care

🏴‍☠️☠⚓

05/09/2025

At times, the therapist’s role is a bit like a butterfly - observing the client's experiences, noticing patterns, and landing where it feels important 🦋

If you’re ready to explore new perspectives and make positive changes in your life, therapy can help.
Find out more ➡️ ldtherapy.co.uk