Luke Thompson, BACP
Compassionate therapist for anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and relationship focus
- Experience with grief
- Person-centred approach
About Luke Thompson
Luke Thompson is a UK-based therapist who works with people facing relationship difficulties, depression, and a wide range of anxiety - from social anxiety to deeper existential worries - often alongside experiences of shame. He has a strong focus on low self-esteem and low self-confidence, ADHD, bereavement, and breakups, and he supports people navigating trauma, grief, identity and intimacy concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
His practice draws on attachment-informed thinking, emotion-focused perspectives, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and humanistic, person-centred approaches. These frameworks guide sessions while keeping the client and their emotional experience at the centre of the work. Luke describes therapy as a relational process that uses empathy, honest reflection and non-judgemental presence to explore the feelings, habits and behaviours that cause pain.
Luke speaks from lived experience as well as training - he has personal experience of anxiety, depression and close bereavement, and understands struggles with feeling not enough and people-pleasing. He aims to be a present companion in the therapeutic journey rather than taking a passive role, bringing humanity and genuineness into sessions.
Luke holds BACP, a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom that indicates commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Outside of his clinical work he values deep connection, creativity, gaming and travel, and he has lived in three different countries.
His practice draws on attachment-informed thinking, emotion-focused perspectives, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and humanistic, person-centred approaches. These frameworks guide sessions while keeping the client and their emotional experience at the centre of the work. Luke describes therapy as a relational process that uses empathy, honest reflection and non-judgemental presence to explore the feelings, habits and behaviours that cause pain.
Luke speaks from lived experience as well as training - he has personal experience of anxiety, depression and close bereavement, and understands struggles with feeling not enough and people-pleasing. He aims to be a present companion in the therapeutic journey rather than taking a passive role, bringing humanity and genuineness into sessions.
Luke holds BACP, a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom that indicates commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Outside of his clinical work he values deep connection, creativity, gaming and travel, and he has lived in three different countries.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Luke Thompson have?
Luke Thompson has 4 years of experience as a practising therapist.
Is Luke Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP, which is a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Luke Thompson provide therapy?
Luke provides therapy in English.
Where is Luke Thompson located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Luke Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Luke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Luke Thompson work with international clients?
Yes, Luke works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Luke Thompson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Luke's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Luke often integrates attachment-based ideas into his online work, helping clients explore how early relationship patterns shape current connection styles and emotional responses - useful for relationship challenges, attachment wounds, and intimacy-related concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress. CBT-focused techniques can be straightforward to adapt to remote sessions and practical between-session work.
Person-centred, or client-centred, principles underpin his overall approach, focusing on empathy, unconditional positive regard and building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. This style supports emotional exploration and helps clients feel understood as they work through loss, shame, self-esteem and life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Luke works with each person to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as the work unfolds so therapy aligns with the client’s needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.