My Background
I’m Luke Brownlee-Williams, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with over 15 years of clinical experience. I run a full-time private practice in Stroud and Bristol, and also offer online sessions across the UK. Alongside my client work, I provide supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists and deliver mental health and mindfulness training for organisations.
I am approved by major health insurers including BUPA, Aviva, AXA, Cigna, and WPA.
My Approach
Many of my clients are outwardly successful but inwardly struggling. They often come to counselling when life feels overwhelming, even if it looks fine on the outside.
Common reasons include:
Anxiety, stress, or burnout at work or home
Feeling stuck, lost, or unable to switch off
Relationship difficulties (personal, family, or workplace)
Living with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodiversity
Wanting more than “quick fixes” — seeking lasting change
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but leaving anxiety, stress, or trauma unchecked is usually harder in the long run. My role is to provide a safe, grounded space where you can make sense of your difficulties and begin to move forward.
My Journey into Counselling
Before becoming a therapist, I spent 15 years as a catering manager and entrepreneur, opening several businesses and running my own limited company with an annual turnover of over £300,000. Those years taught me first-hand about pressure, responsibility, and the stresses of leadership — experience that now helps me connect deeply with professionals facing similar challenges.
I retrained at the University of Kent, completing a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, followed by further training at Goldsmiths, University of London in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling. I have also trained in Relational Supervision, Mindfulness, CBT (BPS-accredited Foundation Certificate), NLP, and Clinical Hypnosis.
My early clinical experience included working as a Sessional Counsellor at the University of Kent, supporting students and staff, before moving into NHS roles as a Step 3 High-Intensity Counsellor in Canterbury and Bristol. These posts gave me valuable experience in risk management, assessment, and providing therapy within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Since 2019, I have run a full-time private practice in Stroud and Bristol, where I see individuals and couples and provide clinical supervision. I also work with the University of Bristol as a supervisor and have previously supervised practitioners at UWE, St Mungo’s, and Oasis Talking Therapies.
Today, my work focuses on helping adults, couples, and professionals better understand themselves, improve relationships, and find sustainable ways to manage stress and pressure
Counselling & Psychotherapy sessions to suit you
Brimscombe/Stroud
My home office is open for sessions Monday to Thursday, offering a wide range of appointment times from 10 am until 10 pm.
Getting here is simple: the office has its own private entrance, and there's always plenty of accessible parking available on the lay-by just off London Road, ensuring a smooth start and end to your visit.
Online sessions
Online sessions are held via Zoom. We can find a regular slot that suits your schedule and book you in.
Online Counselling sessions can be delivered from the comfort of your own home or office, with no worries about travel or parking and limiting the time taken out of our day.
I have found that a warm and empathic relationship can be formed online. Building relationship that are effective short term and long term.
Insurers
I'm approved by the following insurance providers: AXA, AVIA, BUPA, Cigna, and WPA.
If your provider isn't listed, please get in touch to discuss options.
