Luke Foster
Registered Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), MClinPsych - In Progress
Client Group: Adolescents and Adults
Available:
In-person
Telehealth
Days: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Luke has a warm, energetic, and no-nonsense approach, driven by a passion for helping people take charge of their lives and start living their best.
With almost two decades of experience as a psychologist, Luke spent 10 years in the full-time Australian Army before transitioning to private practice in 2017. He also works closely with adolescents and adults through the national mental health charity, LIVIN, whose mantra is It Ain’t Weak to Speak.
Luke provides a supportive, non-judgmental space for adolescents and adults from all walks of life, helping them navigate challenges and move forward with greater confidence.
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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Luke works with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety Disorders – Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
Adjustment Difficulties – Navigating life transitions and unexpected changes.
Post-Traumatic Stress – Supporting recovery from trauma and distressing experiences.
Grief & Loss – Helping individuals process bereavement and significant life losses.
Motivation & Performance – Overcoming barriers to action and maximising potential.
Depressed Mood – Managing low mood and emotional struggles.
Work & Life Stress – Coping with professional and personal pressures.
Relationship Challenges – Strengthening communication and emotional connections.
Substance Use Concerns – Developing healthier coping strategies.
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) – Exploring relationships and their impact on emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Building psychological flexibility and aligning actions with values.
Schema-Informed Therapy – Understanding deep-rooted patterns and developing healthier ways of relating.
DBT-Informed Skills Training – Strengthening distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies.