- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace stress
About Luke
AHPRA-registered clinician Luke Simmons has three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Luke lists social anxiety and phobia among his areas of focus, and he uses straightforward methods to help people manage symptoms that make social situations hard.
Luke uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. In sessions he helps people learn practical skills for handling panic, social fear, low mood and workplace stress. Sessions emphasise small changes that can make everyday interactions feel more doable.
He aims to keep conversations clear and goal-focused. That can include setting small, achievable steps between sessions and reviewing what helps and what does not. People often work on breathing and grounding strategies, realistic thinking, and gradual exposure to feared situations.
Luke also supports people dealing with separation, abandonment concerns, loneliness and questions about sexuality or self-worth. He offers a calm, direct approach and explains techniques in plain language so they are easy to try outside sessions.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Luke asks about current stressors and goals so the early sessions can focus on practical tools. Over time the work shifts from immediate coping skills to building confidence in social settings and day-to-day life.
How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect
Luke works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps people spot patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and then practise different responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic attacks, low mood and social fears because it focuses on clear skills you can try between sessions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Luke will talk with each person about their goals and what feels most useful, then suggest steps and techniques to try. That plan is adjusted together as progress is reviewed and new issues arise.
Session formats are not specified in the original details, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people practise strategies in everyday settings and bring examples from real-life situations into session discussion.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Luke work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career problems, depression, trauma and abuse, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and to teach practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
Luke has three years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session.