Luke Faiers, BACP

Luke Faiers uses a person-centred approach to make conversations feel straightforward and humane. He meets people where they are and focuses on what matters now. Luke is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which appears after his name as a professional credential. He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

Over four years of practice have given him experience supporting people through stress and anxiety, grief and depression, and trauma and abuse. He also helps with addiction concerns, parenting strains, sleep and eating problems, and issues around intimacy and relationships. He pays attention to how attachment, abandonment and communication difficulties can shape day-to-day life.

Luke draws on client-centred ways of working to prioritise what each person wants from therapy. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour, and existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and values. Sessions aim to be practical and conversational rather than overly technical.

In meetings he focuses on building trust and making space to speak plainly about difficult feelings like shame, guilt or emptiness. He can help with anger, impulsivity and coping with life changes such as separation or career shifts. Support for LGBT concerns and for those dealing with compassion fatigue or isolation is included in his practice.

Luke offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to connect. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair needs and preferences before scheduling a session.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a supportive space where the client sets the pace and priorities. It is useful for people who need a non-judgemental place to sort through feelings and decide what they want to change.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful habits. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and unhelpful coping strategies.

Existential therapy encourages conversations about meaning, choices and values to help people facing big life questions or feelings of emptiness. It can be helpful when someone is reassessing work, relationships or personal goals.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving options for different needs. Video calls support face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.