Luke Thompson, BACP
Luke Thompson offers direct, emotionally grounded therapy using approaches that focus on values, attachment and real-life change.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Luke
Luke Thompson offers direct, emotionally grounded therapy using approaches that focus on values, attachment and real-life change. He aims to help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. Luke writes plainly and listens closely so conversations feel human and straightforward.
Luke uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural tools to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that matter to them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on feelings, habits and small changes that make day-to-day life easier. He also draws on client-centred and emotionally focused ways of working to keep the relationship central. He has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
That background informs a practical approach to problems such as stress, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. Luke also works with concerns around intimacy, commitment and abandonment. Practical issues like career strain, communication problems, codependency and caregiver stress are included in his focus.
He also supports people dealing with blended family issues, divorce or separation, and the emotional impact of serious illness such as cancer. In sessions he aims to be a present companion rather than distant expert. Conversations can include hard feelings, crying, anger and humour as part of working through what hurts.
Luke brings personal understanding of anxiety, depression and grief into his work to normalise difficult experiences.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398957 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Luke works with
Everything Luke lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luke lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and how early connections affect current relationships. It can help people understand intimacy, abandonment fears and communication problems by exploring how they form bonds and respond when those bonds feel threatened.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Luke will discuss options together and try methods that fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. He sees therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s experience guides which tools are used and adjusted over time.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or living abroad while keeping the therapeutic relationship central.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Luke focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include grief, trauma, self-esteem, career strain and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Luke blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions are person-centred, emotional and practical, with an emphasis on values and what matters to the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties. That time includes helping people through bereavement, separation and long-term low mood.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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