Lukas Dressler

Lukas Dressler - Brighton-based psychotherapist offering ADHD assessments and therapy for children and teenagers

Lukas Dressler (he/him) specialises in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ children and adolescents. Over his 15 years of experience, he has worked to support and empower people to achieve their full potential by fostering well-being in a compassionate space. His therapeutic work is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) but, as an integrative therapist, he draws on a number of different models to flexibly adapt his approach to meet the needs of each client as an individual.

Lukas is a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Counselling Psychologist, Full Member of the British Psychological Society (FMBPsS), Member of The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH).

Meet the team

Lukas is supported in his therapeutic and diagnostic work by his Assistant Psychologist, Alfie Leech. As well as ensuring an in-depth and coordinated level of support and communication, this allows Lukas Dressler Psychology to offer sessions at a range of pricing levels, opening up opportunities to receive help to a wider number of clients.

Lukas Dressler

Tailoring his approach to meet the individual needs of his clients, Lukas (he/him) applies flexible, integrated working methods, centred around the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). He specialises in working with young people (aged 6-25), and is dedicated to providing a supportive therapeutic environment for children, adolescents and adults alike. Lukas works together with his clients to find creative and effective solutions for their unique journeys.

Alfie Leech

Alfie Leech (he/him) is a Graduate Psychologist and Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with notable experience of working with individuals with ADHD and/or Autism. He creates a safe and non-judgemental space in which clients can reflect on their experiences. Alfie provides structured 1:1 sessions for gender identity exploration or mental health difficulties like anxiety or depression. He also supports the ADHD assessment process at Lukas Dressler Psychology.

Services offered

ADHD screening & assessments

Therapy for children & teens

ADHD coaching & CBT

Gender support & specialisms

Mother (son, 7 years old)

“Talking to Lukas was very helpful for our son and the family. His patience and empathy were remarkable.”

Father (son, 15 years old)

“Trust is everything when you have to seek help for your teenage child. Lukas earned our family's trust 100%. He helped us through a very challenging period of our life, by being professional, reliable, precise and kind.”

Experienced psychotherapist offering ADHD assessments and therapy for neurodivergent children and adolescents

Qualifications & experience

Since 2011, Lukas has studied, trained and worked in the Mental Health Sector in the UK and Germany, practicing in both fluent English and German. He has over 2,500 hours of experience in helping children, young people and adults to find solutions for difficulties, supporting them in their journey towards following a path of purpose and positivity.

Lukas is a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Counselling Psychologist, qualified Integrative Psychotherapist registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), Member of The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH).

Lukas is committed to the ethical framework of the HCPC and the BACP, and am DBS checked.

Lukas Dressler Psychology - ADHD assessments and psychotherapy

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without you - so thank you for everything.”

— Client, 17 years old