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Luke Stevenson, BACP

Body-aware counsellor for life challenges

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About Luke

Luke Stevenson is a counsellor who brings bodily awareness into talking therapy. He helps with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges and issues around identity and self‑esteem.

Luke trained in Movement Psychotherapy in 2015 and later added Transactional Analysis in 2023. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. He has around ten years of experience working with people across a range of life difficulties.

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Background and approach

In sessions he combines attention to bodily sensation with gentle conversation. He pays attention to posture, movement and breath alongside thoughts and feelings. That means people can notice how emotions show up in their body as well as in their thinking.

He uses a co‑creative approach to planning work. That means he and the client agree goals together and try different ways of working to see what helps. Plans are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.

Luke also draws on mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and Imago relationship approaches when these are useful. He aims for straightforward, practical conversations that help people manage symptoms and find clearer ways to relate to themselves and others.

How somatic and conversational approaches work online

Luke uses Somatic Therapy to notice how emotions appear in the body through breath, posture and movement, helping people connect physical sensations with feelings and thoughts. This can be useful for trauma, stress, chronic pain and anxiety. He also uses Client‑Centred Therapy which focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the pace and direction of the work. That approach helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of their priorities.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences and what feels safe, then try methods that fit the client. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, and plans change as the person learns what helps them most.

Online therapy with video, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client read facial expression and movement, while phone or chat options suit people who prefer less visual contact. Messaging can provide short, ongoing support between sessions. These formats increase accessibility and make it simpler to keep continuity of care across locations.
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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Luke support?
He supports concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. He also works with people facing ADHD, bipolar challenges, self‑esteem and identity matters.
How would he approach therapy?
He blends talking with attention to bodily experience, using somatic and client‑centred ideas. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what feels most useful for each person.
What background does he have?
Luke qualified in Movement Psychotherapy in 2015 and trained in Transactional Analysis in 2023, with around ten years of experience in practice.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and he conducts work in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.