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Luke Totty, BACP

Luke Totty is a counsellor with three years of experience working in clinical settings.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Luke

Luke Totty is a counsellor with three years of experience working in clinical settings. He completed four years of formal study and started by co-facilitating addiction support groups. He has logged over 3,000 hours of therapeutic work and supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles.

He helps people understand how past experiences shape present behaviour. Luke often links patterns of alcohol and substance use to deeper emotional or relational issues.

Background and approach

He talks through how relationships with partners, parents and siblings can influence how someone treats themselves. Luke places value on vulnerability as a route to stronger connection. He creates a calm space where people can explore painful memories and difficult feelings without judgement.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as what comes up in the room. His work aims to strengthen how someone relates to themselves and others. That can mean learning different ways to respond to stress, reworking unhelpful coping habits, or practising clearer communication.

People meet him to make steady changes rather than quick fixes. Luke offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom, and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	407544	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Luke describes his approach using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and behaviour change. One common method helps people link past experiences to current patterns of coping; it helps with trauma, addiction and repeated relationship conflicts by making those connections clearer. Another useful approach emphasises emotional awareness and vulnerability, teaching people how to identify feelings, tolerate them, and respond differently in relationships. These methods are practical and aim to change day-to-day responses rather than only discussing events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try techniques, and adapt methods if something is not helpful. This means sessions evolve based on what the client needs and prefers rather than following a fixed formula.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, with extra focus on abandonment, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose and men's issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He encourages vulnerability, links past experience to current behaviour, and suggests small steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience and reports over 3,000 hours of therapeutic work including co-facilitating addiction support groups during training.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different practical needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.