Luke Reed
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Are you feeling stuck? struggling to cope with overwhelming feelings or a current life event? then let me help you process this difficult time.
I have many years experience in working with people to overcome a range of difficulties, including: low self-esteem, intrusive thought patterns, addiction, relationship breakdowns, grief, anxiety and depression.
After many years of working in the social care & substance misuse field I felt inspired to train as a therapist, I wanted to help people gain a deeper understanding of their troubles and support people to feel free from the emotional burdens they have been carrying.
Back to you...
Seeking Therapy? Let's Navigate Your Journey Together.
Selecting a therapist can feel like a daunting task! You may wonder, "How do I choose the right therapist for me?" "What do I need from therapy"? These are important questions, and it's perfectly normal to seek some clarity.
Getting started
I believe the key to a successful therapy is compatibility. To ensure we're well-matched, I like to start with a free introductory telephone conversation. This allows us to break the ice and get to know each other a little. If you feel you would like to move forward, we can arrange an initial session.
Initial Session
During our first session, we can identify and navigate your needs for therapy, discuss a focus for "the work" and talk about your aspirations, tailoring an approach to best meet your needs, and of course answer any questions you may have. I am committed to fostering a safe and relaxed environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Therapeutic Approaches
Short-Term Therapy:
Are current challenges overwhelming you? Do you seek a confidential space to process your thoughts and feelings, or perhaps a compassionate ear to truly hear you? A place to rant even! Short-term therapy can offer immediate support through times of crises, work-related stress, social anxiety and low mood or depression. integrating Mindful techniques in my work can be particularly effective in developing coping strategies during trying times.
Long-Term Therapy:
If you're ready to address longstanding issues that influence your present life, long-term therapy can be beneficial. This approach allows you to take your time and explore your inner world at your own pace, addressing deeper rooted life experiences such as: childhood trauma, familial relationships, loss, and grief.
Unsure About What You Need?
That’s completely fine too. we can take our time and figure this out together..
A Bit About My Practice
I trained using an integrative model of therapy, applying several theoretical models that work by looking at how past experiences are effecting the way you view the world today. My approach to therapy is infused with humour, integrity, curiosity, and honesty, My aim is to help you understand yourself and alleviate any emotional turmoil you're experiencing. Starting the therapy journey may feel challenging, but the rewards can be truly transformative.
Currently, I offer sessions both online via Zoom and in-person from my home in Islington, located just a 6-minute walk from Caledonian Road tube station on the Piccadilly line
Your path to a happier life begins with a single step – let's take that step together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
I am a Registered Member of the BACP a professional supporting body for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Part of my training involved working within an LGBTQ+ counselling service
10 years experience in addiction & recovery support
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£65.00 for each 50 minute session
When I work
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Further information
Ground floor premises for easy Wheelchair access.