Luke Cotter

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About me

Sometimes life can look fine on the outside, but feel very different on the inside. 

You might be holding everything together, showing up for work, supporting others, and carrying on as normal. Yet underneath, you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or simply stuck. 

My name is Luke, and I offer down to earth counselling for adults across the UK and abroad. 

Many of the people I work with have spent years coping alone before reaching out. They are often thoughtful, capable people who are used to managing things themselves, but have reached a point where carrying everything on their own no longer feels sustainable. 

Counselling offers a space to slow down, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you. 

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. You don't need to have the right words, a clear explanation, or a crisis to reach out for support. We simply begin where you are. 

I work with adults experiencing, but not limited to: 

  • Anxiety
  • Stress and burnout
  • Low mood and depression
  • Self-Esteem and confidence difficulties
  • Life transitions and uncertainty
  • Neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism
  • LGBTQ+ and identity exploration

Client Feedback

" I feel like I've found myself again. I felt truly supported, listened to, and cared for throughout our work together". 

" Luke has been such a kind, calm, and authentic presence throughout my sessions. He made me feel comfortable from our very first session". 

" Luke has the ability to help what feels confusing begin to make sense. This allowed me to grow and make changes in ways I never thought was possible". 

" I have never had therapy before, but Luke helped put me at ease. He understood me, listened carefully, and helped me make sense of my life at a pace that felt right for me. I would highly recommend him as a therapist". 

Next steps

If you are considering counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone or video call.

This gives us the opportunity to talk about what has bought you to counselling, what support you're looking for, and any questions about how I work. It's also a chance for you to get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you. 

If you'd like to arrange a free introductory call, please send a message through counselling directory with your name, a brief reason for reaching out, and your availability. You can also arrange your call through the book intro call option.. 

Together we can arrange a time that works for us both. 

You don't have to navigate everything on your own. Support is available, and I'd be happy to help you take the first step. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB Diploma in therapeutic counselling
  • CPCAB in counselling skills and theory 
  • CPCAB certificate in counselling skills. 

My experience expands across leading frontline mental health services, private practice and specialist nurodivergent work. 

I am a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I have regular training and supervision to ensure my practice is up to date. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I offer concessions where appropriate.

I have 2 current slots for trainee counsellors. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom