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Luke Simmons

Therapist or counsellor · Australia

Luke Simmons

AHPRA

Practical support for life transitions

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Experience
3 years
Based in
Australia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • CBT focused
  • Compassionate approach
  • Practical strategies

About Luke

Luke Simmons is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and career strain. He works with clients who are dealing with trauma and abuse and supports those navigating separation and divorce. Luke aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for each person who reaches out.

He uses a practical style that adapts to individual needs. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. Luke helps people break problems into manageable steps and build skills they can use between sessions.

Luke holds AHPRA credentials and brings three years of professional experience to his work. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test different approaches to change behaviour and mood.

Sessions are tailored to the person's goals, whether that is reducing panic attacks, managing persistent worry, coping with loss, or handling workplace stress. He emphasises clear, everyday language and concrete strategies rather than jargon.

People who choose Luke can expect warm, direct conversation and a focus on practical tools. He encourages honest talk about what is working and what needs to change. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Luke recognises that effort when someone reaches out.

Registration on record

AHPRA
Australia · PSY0002347725

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

AHPRA · Australia

Languages

English

How CBT and practical therapy translate to online work

Luke uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that increase stress and anxiety. CBT sessions often involve setting clear goals, trying small behavioural experiments and practising new skills between appointments to reduce panic, low mood or worry.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques and pacing that match their goals and preferences. If something is not helpful, adjustments are made together so the plan better fits the client’s needs.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can use quieter surroundings or phone-only sessions if that suits them better. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can deliver the same structured tools and homework tasks used in face-to-face work, adapted for an online setting when that option is chosen.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Luke works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace problems and divorce and separation.

What is Luke's therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and conversational, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress and to test new coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Luke has three years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma and career difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds AHPRA credentials and practises in Australia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients see Luke?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Good to know

Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.

If you are not safe at home, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.

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