- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Values work
About Luke
Luke Boss is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 17 years of professional experience. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on related issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, interpersonal control and sexual diversity matters including BDSM and kink culture.
Luke draws on many years working in residential rehabilitation and within the criminal justice context. He also brings relevant lived experience to his work, and uses that to relate to practical recovery steps. Sessions tend to focus on honest conversation, building motivation, and setting achievable goals.
His approach combines evidence-based methods such as acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques with attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. He aims to help people develop coping strategies and clearer values for day-to-day choices.
In practice Luke talks through what has happened, what matters now, and what small actions might help. He encourages open-mindedness and a willingness to try new ways of responding. The emphasis is on straightforward support that addresses both immediate problems and longer-term recovery tasks.
People interested in starting can expect a direct, conversational style that focuses on practical next steps. Luke frames recovery as a process that involves honesty, steady effort and adjustments along the way.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what they value and to take small actions that align with those values. It can help when someone feels directionless after a big change and wants practical steps to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connection and trust. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment fears, attachment issues or recurring relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify which methods suit their goals, preferences and immediate needs. That might mean combining ACT techniques with CBT strategies, or using attachment-informed conversations alongside skills from dialectical behaviour therapy.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins around work. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they focus on exercises, values-based tasks and skill practice that can be done between sessions. Talk with the therapist at intake about session length, frequency and practical arrangements so the format supports daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses honest conversation and practical steps, combining acceptance and commitment techniques, CBT strategies and attachment-informed work to help people try different responses.
How much experience does he have working in these areas?
He has 17 years of professional experience, including roles in residential rehabilitation and work connected to the criminal justice system.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.