Luke Totty, BACP

Luke Totty is a qualified counsellor who brings focused, practical support to people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. He began his counselling journey co-facilitating addiction support groups while completing four years of formal study, and has since accumulated over 3 years of professional experience and more than 3,000 hours of clinical practice. His background includes work in both community and clinical settings, giving him experience with individuals and groups affected by alcohol and substance use.

Luke views addictive behaviour as often rooted in deeper emotional and relational patterns. He helps people explore how past experiences and relationships have shaped current coping styles and behaviour, with the aim of shifting those patterns toward healthier ways of living. Central to his practice is a relational focus - he believes that while pain often originates in relationships, meaningful healing emerges through trusting, therapeutic connection.

Vulnerability and genuine connection are key elements in his work. Luke offers a supportive space where clients can examine their inner world, build stronger relationships with partners, family members, and themselves, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. He holds BACP, the professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Relational and Addiction-Informed Care Online

Luke uses evidence-based, relationship-focused work that helps people understand how early and current relationships shape feelings and patterns of behaviour. This approach supports clients dealing with relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and issues rooted in family dynamics by exploring connection, boundaries, and emotional patterns in everyday life.

He also offers addiction-informed therapeutic work that looks beyond symptoms to underlying emotional and relational causes. This approach helps people address substance and alcohol use by identifying triggers, coping strategies, and alternatives that fit their values and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Luke approaches this collaboratively. He works with each person to identify which techniques and priorities best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access consistent, professional support from home or work and to choose the format that best supports engagement and continuity of care.