Luke Stevenson
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07498982269
Features
Availability
I currently run my private practice between Tuesday to Thursday.
About me and my therapy practice
PSYCHOTHERAPY
My psychotherapy approach draws from Kestemberg Movement Profile [KMP]. This is a practice that grew out of developmental psychology and focuses on movement qualities, by understanding this theory helps me to be aware of, and when appropriate to acknowledge movements, held tension or soothing actions that are in the therapeutic space. This allows for reflection on the subconscious bodily held processes that the client may not be aware of. I have found in my work this is extremely helpful for clients that are finding difficulties in the daily lives but are not aware of where their difficulties are coming from.
At this time my, continues studies have brought me to Transaction Analysis [TA]. I feel this theory works extremely well alongside my somatic practice as it gives models and theory around human and social engagements. TA also gives approachable language to offer my clients away to explore relational difficulties that they are having or life believes that may have been formed in their childhood relationships. I feel the major strength of this is, if it is in your awareness then we can work towards the changes you wish to have.
COUNSELLING
My counselling approach draws from a person centered theory, I feel that a therapeutic space needs to offer a place where the client can feel safe. In my opinion this is best achieved through building a relationship within the therapeutic space where the therapist freely gives attentive listening, empathy to the client’s position and a non-judgmental view to where the client is.
It is my believe by offering a space like this allows my clients to be able to find their way to opening up to me and explore the areas of concern or difficulty that has led them to find my support. Within this non-judgmental work the client is able to air their thoughts giving space for the phonological process of understanding their difficulties and working towards creating the change they want.
Practice description
My style is to work in a creative and person-centered approach to developing a space that is unique for each client and as such fits their individual needs. I work integratively drawing from my experience of being a somatic movement artist, a person-centered therapist and from working in services that secure their funding via Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) working models. This has given me a wide range of knowledge to draw from to best support my clients. Along with my personal interests and study of KMP, polyvagal theory and transactional analysis. I support my clients to explore the unconscious process of subtle developmental movements which can help them to find new insights on the focus of their therapeutic work.My first session
I offer two ways of initiating the work with my clients,
1st - To offer a free 30 minuet introduction session. This is not a therapy session but more to be able to both get a sense of each other and the space.
2nd - Some client want to have a quick 5-10 minuet phone call and go straight into a 60 minuet therapy session.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English