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Luke Thompson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Luke Thompson offers talk-based therapy that centres on emotions and relationships. He uses the therapeutic relationship to help people face difficult feelings like shame, grief and anxiety. Sessions are grounded in human connection and honesty, with a practical focus on what causes pain and how to move through it.

He draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). These help him guide people through depression, stress and different kinds of anxiety, from social worries to deeper existential concerns.

Background and approach

He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues and low self-esteem. Luke has four years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He blends emotion-focused and relational work so people can name their feelings and try new ways of responding.

Sessions often involve talking through painful memories, identifying unhelpful patterns and practising different choices. He also helps people coping with bereavement, breakups, trauma and abuse, anger, career-related stress and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, abandonment fears, codependency and separation issues.

Luke aims to be an active companion through change rather than a distant observer. Outside his practice he values creativity and exploration, and he draws on personal experience of anxiety, depression and grief to relate to others. He aims to bring warmth, honesty and a down-to-earth presence to sessions so people feel seen and able to try new ways of living.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current connections, which can help with intimacy and abandonment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the session, using empathy and non-judgement to allow emotions to be named and explored.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Luke will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. He treats the choice of approach as a shared decision and is willing to adapt over time as needs change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a lower-tech option with less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support or people who prefer writing. These formats help people fit therapy around work, travel or busy family lives, and make it easier to attend from different locations.
What concerns does he specialise in?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and career or caregiving stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is relational and emotion-focused, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment work and Client-Centred approaches. Sessions are conversational and focus on feeling, making sense of emotions and trying practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational issues. That experience includes supporting clients through bereavement and major life changes.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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