Luke Thompson, BACP

Luke Thompson is a therapist who focuses on relationship difficulties, depression and a wide range of anxiety presentations - from social anxiety to deeper existential worry - often alongside experiences of shame. He works with people dealing with low self-esteem, ADHD, bereavement and breakups, helping them make sense of painful feelings and repetitive patterns that get in the way of living well.

His practice offers traditional talking therapy informed by attachment theory, emotion-focused ideas, cognitive behavioural approaches and humanistic, person-centred work. In plain terms this means sessions centre on the client and their emotions, using the therapeutic relationship itself - built through empathy, honesty and non-judgemental attention - as the foundation for exploring painful habits, behaviours and unmet needs. That exploration can involve feeling, grieving, expressing anger, making mistakes and learning new ways of relating to oneself and others.

Luke aims to be an active, present companion in therapy rather than a distant observer. He speaks from personal experience of anxiety, depression and bereavement, and brings that humanity into the room to normalise struggle and model openness. He has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP membership - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Outside work he values creativity, gaming and travel, and draws on his own life experience to connect with clients in a direct and grounded way.

Applying Therapeutic Approaches to Online Work

Luke integrates several evidence-informed approaches when working online, tailoring methods to each client. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand trust, closeness and avoidance in relationships and supports rebuilding safer ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce unhelpful cycles, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to key emotions and how they influence bonds with others, guiding people to express and respond to feelings in ways that strengthen connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Luke works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best. He discusses options, adapts techniques to personal preferences and adjusts focus over time so therapy reflects the client’s goals and needs.

Online work with a registered professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family or geographical constraints. Many people find this range of options helps maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.