Luke Stableford
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About me
Couples Therapy in Manchester, Leeds and Online
Helping couples stop arguing, reconnect emotionally, and fall in love again
Are you stuck in a cycle of conflict, silence, or emotional distance?
Do you miss the love, passion, and connection you once had?
I specialise in couples therapy that helps people heal their relationship, stop arguing, and fall in love again.
I offer in-person couples counselling and individual therapy in Manchester and Leeds, as well as online therapy across the UK.
I Can Help If You’re Struggling With:
- Constant arguments, emotional disconnection, or feeling stuck
- Affairs, betrayal, or broken trust
- Sex or porn addiction affecting your intimacy
- Polyamory, open relationships, or ethical non-monogamy
- Communication breakdowns and unresolved emotional wounds
- Separation, divorce, or fear of losing your relationship
- Family issues that are impacting your current connection
- Stress, anxiety, or depression that is spilling into your relationship
My Approach
I combine Imago Relationship Therapy with evidence-based approaches like:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
I also draw from Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Authentic Relating to help you express your needs clearly and listen with empathy.
This integrative method is trauma-informed, adaptable, and grounded in deep compassion. It helps couples move from blame and reactivity to emotional safety, connection, and love.
Support for Individuals
I also work with individuals who want to improve their mental health and create healthier relationships.
I can help you with:
- Anxiety, depression, and stress
- Low self-esteem and low self-confidence
- Healing from trauma or past relationship wounds
- Navigating life with ADHD or Autism (neurodivergent-affirming)
- Letting go of patterns that block intimacy and connection
- Communicating more effectively and compassionately
If you’re single, dating, or recovering from heartbreak, I can help you reconnect with yourself — and build the foundations for fulfilling love.
Why Work With Me
I bring over 10 years’ experience in mental health, working in both the NHS and private practice. But more than that, I bring lived experience.
I believe healing is a lifelong journey — and relationships are our most powerful teachers. Everything I offer my clients, I’ve road-tested in my own life.
The more I grow, the more I can support others to do the same. And the more I help others, the more I continue to evolve.
Next Steps: Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation
Whether you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start — you don’t have to face it alone.
Let’s have a free 30-minute call to see how I can support you. You can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide whether it’s the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP, with over 10 years’ experience supporting people through deep personal and relational challenges. I began my career in the NHS and now work in private practice, offering both individual therapy and couples counselling.
I specialise in couples therapy, using Imago Relationship Therapy to help couples move from conflict and disconnection into emotional safety, understanding, and love.
I also support individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges.
My work is grounded in conscious relating practices — including Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Authentic Relating — which help clients communicate with more honesty, compassion and clarity.
But beyond the qualifications and models, what truly shapes my work is my own healing journey. Everything I offer to clients, I’ve explored and tested in my own life. I believe therapy is most powerful when it’s relational, experiential, and rooted in lived experience.
Qualifications:
- Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT)
- Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Further Training:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- Authentic Relating
- Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
- Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients, and those in alternative relationship styles including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and open relationships. I understand the unique dynamics and sensitivities these relationship structures can bring, and I offer a non-judgemental, affirming space for you to explore them.
This includes: help to open up the relationship, dealing with jealousy and insecurity, boundary setting amongst multiple partners, communication difficulties, and dealing with societal pressures and stigma.
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Couples sessions are 80-90 minutes. Individual sessions are 50-60 minutes.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free exploration call to discuss your specific goals and needs. This is helpful to check we’re a good fit for each other, to answer any questions you may have, and to arrange our first appointment.
Just click on the “book intro call” button at the top of the page under my name.
I work with couples and individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, or sexual orientations. This includes alternative relationship styles such as polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and open relationships.
The most important thing is that you and your partner are committed to improving your relationship and willing to do the work needed to create a safe passionate and loving relationship.
