- Emotion-centred
- Practical tools
- Attachment aware
About Luke
Luke Thompson is a counsellor who focuses on emotional connection and practical change. He draws on person-centred and attachment-informed approaches to help people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression or relationship pain. Luke holds BACP registration and works from a straightforward, human way of talking about feelings and behaviour.
Luke uses empathy and honesty to build a calm working relationship. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him – feelings, habits, losses and the small patterns that cause ongoing strain. He encourages expressing painful emotions rather than avoiding them, and treats setbacks as part of the journey rather than failure.
His work often addresses low self-esteem, identity and interpersonal problems alongside common mental health issues like stress and depression. Luke also supports people dealing with bereavement, breakups, grief and ongoing life transitions, and he lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his focus areas.
He blends practical thinking tools with emotion-focused conversation. That means exploring thoughts and behaviours where useful, and also paying attention to attachment patterns and emotional experience. The aim is to build clearer choices, kinder self-talk and steadier relationships.
Luke speaks English and accepts international clients. He has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP as his listed credential. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability.
How Luke’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can be useful when anxiety, low mood or difficult life changes make it hard to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations, and it helps people understand patterns that affect trust, closeness and conflict.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to a person's concerns and goals, and then suggest ways of working that fit those aims. That may mean trying practical CBT-style exercises for some weeks, then shifting to emotion-focused conversation to process deeper feelings. The plan is reviewed as the work unfolds so the approach stays relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent travelling and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats work better for shorter practical exercises while others suit deeper emotional conversation, and the therapist will discuss what feels most helpful for each person.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Luke help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and he also supports people facing grief, low self-esteem and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
Luke combines person-centred conversation with attachment and emotion-focused work, alongside cognitive approaches when practical exercises help.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with people on interpersonal issues, mood difficulties and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.