Luke Thompson, BACP

Luke Thompson, BACP, is a UK-based therapist who focuses on relationship difficulties, anxiety in its many forms, and depression, alongside the shame that often accompanies these struggles. He works with people facing low self-esteem, ADHD, bereavement and breakups, and a broad range of life challenges from grief and trauma to intimacy and career concerns. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating his professional membership with that organisation.

Luke offers talking therapy informed by attachment ideas, emotion-focused work, cognitive behavioural approaches and person-centred, relational practice. He describes therapy as a collaborative process that uses the therapeutic relationship - built on empathy, honesty and non-judgement - to explore emotions, habits and behaviours that cause pain. Sessions allow space for feeling, difficult emotions, and the mistakes that come with being human, with the aim of finding clearer ways to live and relate.

He takes an active, companioning stance in therapy rather than a passive one, bringing his own openness about experiences with anxiety, depression and ongoing grief to normalise difficult feelings. Outside of work he values creativity, exploration and connection, drawing on those interests in his approach. Luke has four years of professional practice and accepts international clients, offering ways to connect that fit different needs and schedules.

Attachment and Emotion-focused Support Delivered Online

Luke combines attachment-based work with emotion-focused and person-centred ideas to support people in online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections influence current ways of relating; it can be helpful for commitment concerns, intimacy-related issues and attachment wounds. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify, express and process core emotions in order to improve relationships and manage intense feelings. Client-Centred Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of work, supporting self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Luke works collaboratively to determine what fits best. He will explore a client’s goals, preferences and needs and adapt methods so the work feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from different locations and schedules. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver effective care through these formats, enabling continuity of work while accommodating everyday life and commitments.