Luke Totty , BACP

Luke Totty is a qualified counsellor who combines clinical and community experience to support people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He began his counselling journey co-facilitating addiction support groups while completing four years of formal study, and since then he has accumulated over 3 years of experience and more than 3,000 hours working as a therapist in clinical settings.

Luke works with individuals facing trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, low self esteem, and issues related to alcohol and substance use. He approaches addiction as often being a symptom of deeper emotional or relational struggles, and aims to help clients understand how past experiences and relationships shape current patterns of behaviour.

At the core of his practice is the belief that pain is frequently created in relationships while healing happens through relationships. Much of his work focuses on navigating and improving connections with partners, parents, siblings, and most importantly the relationship a person has with themselves. He places strong importance on vulnerability as a route to authentic connection and sees therapy as a space where clients can explore their inner world, develop healthier ways of relating, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. He is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Relationship and Addiction Support

Luke uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change patterns affecting their day-to-day life. One strand of his work focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, then developing practical coping skills and new responses to stress and anxiety; this approach can be particularly useful for managing cravings, reducing anxiety, and improving day-to-day functioning. Another strand emphasises relational and trauma-informed work, exploring how past relationships and attachment experiences shape current dynamics and offering pathways to repair and healthier connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Luke works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and priorities, and together they decide which evidence-based strategies are the best fit for the client’s needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Luke is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without geographic constraints, while allowing sessions to fit into a client's routine and pace of progress.