Dr Luke Todd

Hi! I’m Luke and I’m a Counselling Psychologist.

I have several years of experience working in both private practice and NHS settings, supporting adolescents and adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Alongside my private work, I have spent over two and a half years working within the NHS, most recently at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in nephrology and pain management services, supporting people living with long-term health conditions, chronic pain, and complex medical pathways.

I completed my Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Teesside University, where my training emphasised reflective, relational, and evidence-based practice. Across my roles, I have worked with individuals from many walks of life, including young adults, older adults, healthcare professionals, parents, and people facing significant life stressors or health-related challenges.

In our first session, my priority is to help you feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I take a gentle, collaborative approach and aim to meet you where you are. We’ll spend time getting to know what has brought you to therapy, what matters most to you, and what you hope might change.

I see therapy as something we do together. I work in a transparent and open way, taking time to understand your experiences while also helping us begin to make sense of patterns, difficulties, and strengths. My approach is compassionate, reflective, and supportive, while also gently encouraging new perspectives and meaningful change.

I work integratively, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than fitting you into a single model. My work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic approaches.

I work relationally, paying close attention to how early experiences, relationships, and patterns of relating can shape how we see ourselves and others. Therapy can involve both practical strategies and deeper reflective work, depending on your needs and goals.

• Low self-esteem and self-criticism
• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety-related difficulties, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, health anxiety, and specific phobias
• Work-related stress and burnout
• Chronic pain and adjustment to health conditions or medical diagnoses
• Emotional difficulties linked to long-term or life-limiting illness

I also have experience working with individuals with complex presentations and those who have experienced adverse or challenging life experiences.

Outside of my work, I enjoy baking as a way to unwind. Carrot cake is a favourite of mine, as well as brownies and experimenting with cookie recipes. I also enjoy board games and card games, and value spending time connecting with friends and family.