Lucas Thumper Gayle
Counsellor in London

I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and a registered member with British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). My work in counselling is to ensure that I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for my clients to talk through and explore their problems.

I work in a non-directive way, which means that my client is at the centre of the therapy and is free to explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions, with me supporting them along the way.

My work includes one to one therapy, face to face preferred but will do phone and online therapy, dealing with a broad range of issues that clients may present. By working together, we can look to identify the negative thoughts that prompt the behaviours that impact on your being as well as provide clarity that can allow you to confront, accept and deal with issues that seem a little overwhelming.

Confidentiality is a critical element of working with my clients; at all times your anonymity will be respected by me. This is a key component to the work that I do in counselling and is encompassed within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, to which I adhere to.

As a registered member with the BACP it is important that I attend regular Supervision, which is an essential part of working as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist and underpins my work to ensure that I work safely, effectively and ethically. All client work discussed in supervision will also adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling professions and is subject to the Confidential agreement which is consistent with my clients.

With all my clients I can offer short or long-term counselling and psychotherapy.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

After completing my undergrad, i went on to gain my MSc in sports, exercise and psychology at Ulster university, which eventually led to me studying CPCAB Level 4 diploma in theraputic counselling at Lewisham college.

During my studies, I joined an agency (Care to Listen), working within their NHS IAPT service, offering short-term therapy for clients.

Over the last 3 years, I've added to my core training by attending Continued Professional Development (CPD) training such: Young People, Substance Misuse and Mental Health, Creative Techniques in Counselling, Working with clients with long term conditions, Understanding and working with hoarding behaviours, Working with interpreters, Inside the mind of a person suffering from eating distress and Working with victims of sexual abuse.

My Specialisms

Addiction
ADHD
Affairs and betrayals
Alcoholism
Anger management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Burnout
Cancer
Carer Support
Childless (not by choice)
Childhood bereavement
Depression
Discrimination
drug addiction
Domestic abuse
Emotional abuse
Eating disorder
Family issues
Feeling sad
Hoarding
Internet addiction
Loneliness
Low self- confidence
Low self-esteem
Mental health
Physical abuse
Relationship problems
Self- harm
Separation and divorce
Sexual abuse
Sex addiction
Sex problems
Suicidal thoughts
Social anxiety
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma
Work- related stress
Young carers

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

In- person (walking therapy)
Online ( Via Teams)
Telephone

I'm available on request. Days, times and location to be discussed and negotiated.

Free 15min consultation available to all to briefly explore reasons for therapy.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£50 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Concession prices for the following: Full-time students, Trainee counsellors and Under 25's. Free 15min consultation available to all to briefly explore reasons for therapy