Meet Our Clinical Psychologist

Hi, I’m Luke. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. 

Most people tell me that choosing a psychologist is hard. You’re often trying to work out who to trust based on a photo and a few paragraphs, so I completely understand why that can feel uncertain. To make that decision a little easier, I share regular short-form mental health content on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, which can help you get a sense of my communication style before booking.

My style is collaborative, evidence-based and practical. I want you to feel supported enough to be open about what’s going on, while also leaving sessions with a clearer understanding of the problem and practical ways of working on it.

Areas I Work With

I don’t try to treat every mental health difficulty. Instead, I’ve chosen to focus on a smaller number of areas so that people can feel confident they’re seeing someone who regularly works with the problem they’re seeking help for.

My main areas of work include:

• Generalised anxiety and excessive worry

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Panic attacks and panic disorder

• Health anxiety

• Perfectionism

• Social anxiety

• Specific phobias

• Stress and non-specific anxiety

• PTSD

• Workplace stress and burnout

• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties

• Self-esteem difficulties

• Adjustment difficulties

• Low mood and depression

• Grief and bereavement

• Life transitions

People don’t always know exactly what label fits what they’re experiencing, so you don’t need to have that worked out before getting in touch.

My Approach

I don’t assume that two people experiencing similar symptoms necessarily have the same problem underneath.

A big part of therapy for me is taking the time to understand what is actually keeping the difficulty going for you. That includes understanding your experiences, the way you think about the problem, how you respond when it shows up, and the strategies you may already be using to cope.

From there, we can work together to decide what is most likely to be helpful.

I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Rather than simply applying a particular therapy or set of techniques, I try to understand what is maintaining the problem and use the strategies that make the most sense for you.

Experience & Qualifications

My clinical experience spans both public and private settings, including roles at Westmead Hospital Anxiety Clinic, The Black Dog Institute, Wesley Mission Hospital and Think Clinical Psychologists.

I completed a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered as a Clinical Psychologist.

I’m also a Board Approved Supervisor. I provide supervision to both early-career psychologists and more experienced psychologists who are interested in building their confidence and skills in working with anxiety, OCD and related presentations.

I continue to undertake professional development and regular clinical supervision to keep my work informed by current psychological research and evidence-based treatment.

If you would like to book an appointment with me, please click here to fill out the enquiry form.