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- CBT
- Grief support
- Workplace issues
About Luke
AHPRA-registered clinician with three years' experience, Luke Simmons helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, depression, and trauma and abuse. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as his primary approach. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Australia.
Luke focuses on concrete problems and practical steps. He talks through what is happening now, identifies thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, and works with clients on small changes that can reduce symptoms. He is straightforward about methods and sets clear goals together with each person.
For grief and loss he supports people to find manageable ways to remember, adjust routines, and cope with difficult days. For workplace stress and career worries he helps people sort priorities, reframe unhelpful thinking, and plan realistic next steps. When trauma and abuse are involved he pays attention to safety and pacing so the work proceeds at a level the person can handle.
Luke also addresses social anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and relationship endings like separation and divorce. He works with issues around abandonment, sexuality, self-regard, and men's concerns. Sessions use practical CBT tools such as thought records, behavioural experiments, and skills practice between meetings.
People who prefer a clear structure and measurable progress tend to do well with his style. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session using the service's online booking flow. Costs vary by location and sessions run on a cancellable subscription model.
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How CBT translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing them with behavioural experiments, and practising new skills between sessions. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and workplace stress because it emphasises clear steps and measurable progress.When grief or trauma are present, CBT can be combined with careful pacing and grounding techniques so the work proceeds at a tolerable pace. That allows someone to address painful memories or loss while keeping day-to-day functioning manageable. Luke approaches this collaboratively and will discuss how quickly to move through material based on the person's needs and preferences.
Finding the right way of working is part of the early sessions. The therapist will review goals, try CBT tools, and adapt methods if something is not helpful. People are invited to give regular feedback so the plan stays aligned with their priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist when booking to arrange a session length and rhythm that suit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, depression, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include panic, social anxiety, mood disorders, separation and abandonment issues.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the primary approach. That involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising practical skills to change them.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on mental health and life concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Session costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.