Luke Boss, ACA

Luke Boss is an ACA counsellor with 17 years of experience who helps people facing addictions, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. He uses a direct, honest approach and aims to make the first step into therapy easier to take. Luke draws on both professional and lived experience to support recovery and renewed motivation.

Luke has worked in residential rehabilitation and settings linked to the criminal justice system. That background informs how he talks about substance dependence and the practical steps involved in recovery. He focuses on whole-person change rather than quick fixes, and on rebuilding confidence after hard events.

In sessions he adapts how he speaks to each person. He emphasises openness, honesty and willingness to try new things together. Conversations are shaped around the client’s needs and what they want to change, with practical exercises and check-ins used when helpful.

Common issues he supports include addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and struggles with self-worth. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication and control problems, and drug and alcohol addiction.

People can expect straightforward dialogue, a respectful tone and a focus on realistic, step-by-step progress. Luke will work with clients to set achievable goals and build skills that transfer into daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then act in line with what matters to them. It can be useful for depression, low motivation and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the centre and relies on respectful, empathic listening to help people find their own direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Luke will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s goals, preferences and what is proving helpful. The decision about which tools to use is collaborative and may change over time as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also allow people to use therapies such as ACT and CBT in regular practice between meetings, with homework and simple skills to try during the week. Appropriately qualified therapists can support progress through discussion, skills coaching and structured exercises whether sessions are face-to-face or delivered remotely, depending on what is available.