Mr Luke Samios
Counsellor, Grief Counsellor
Luke Hopper Counselling
Boronia, Melbourne VIC 3155
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
Luke Hopper Counselling provides an authentic, warm, and entirely online telehealth space for individuals across Australia. Operating from an LGBTQIA+ affirming and non-judgemental philosophy, Luke offers a collaborative environment where you can explore life's challenges from the comfort of your own home. You don't need to have everything figured out to start.Luke specialises in providing safe, inclusive, and affirming support for:LGBTQIA+ identity, sexuality, and self-worthAnxiety, depression, stress, and chronic burnoutGrief, loss, and complex life transitionsFeelings of overwhelm and substance useGrounded in Person-Centred Therapy, Luke integrates Strengths-Based, Narrative, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to fit your unique goals. Whether you are navigating structural changes or seeking to regain personal momentum, this virtual practice offers the dedicated support you need to heal and grow at your own pace.
Background
My path to becoming a counsellor began with my own lived experience with mental health. Navigating those personal challenges inspired me to study counselling, and it gave me a deep, genuine understanding of how vital it is to have a safe space when things feel heavy. I know firsthand what it takes to heal, and that personal insight shapes the warmth, empathy, and deep care I bring to every session.Before starting my telehealth practice, I spent years working within various community organisations and mental health settings. These roles allowed me to walk alongside a truly diverse range of people, supporting them through some of their most vulnerable moments.
Services
Telehealth Delivery: All sessions are conducted securely online via video or phone. You will receive a confidential, encrypted link prior to your appointment—no software downloads are required.A Safe Environment: Please ensure you are in a private, quiet, and comfortable space where you feel safe to speak openly for the duration of our session.Booking & Referrals: You do not need a GP referral to book a session. I welcome self-referrals from individuals seeking independent, confidential support.Inclusivity Guaranteed: This is a strictly safe, non-judgemental, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space. Every background, identity, and lifestyle is respected and valued here.
Quality Provision
I am deeply committed to providing safe, ethical, and high-quality telehealth care tailored to your unique journey. To ensure you receive the best possible support, my practice focuses on these core pillars:Evidence-Informed Care: I blend person-centred values with proven approaches like CBT, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed care to fit your specific recovery goals.Professional Standards: I participate in ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision, ensuring my methods align with current therapeutic benchmarks and ethical guidelines.Lived-Experience Empathy: Combining clinical training with my own lived experience of mental health ensures your care is both professional and delivered with genuine, down-to-earth understanding.Secure Telehealth & Privacy: Your confidentiality is vital. I use secure, health-compliant video platforms to protect your privacy and make your sessions accessible and stress-free.Inclusive & Affirming Environment: I maintain a strictly non-judgemental, trauma-informed space where the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals from all backgrounds are fully safe and affirmed.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Counselling - 2018 - Monash University
Modalities
Art Therapy - CBT - Compassion-Focused Therapy - Existential - Holistic - Interpersonal - Meditation - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Strengths-Based - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and entirely guided by your personal pace. I practice Person-Centred Therapy, which means I view you as the expert of your own life. Rather than following a rigid clinical checklist, I focus on creating a deeply supportive environment where you can explore your challenges without pressure. A central cornerstone of my practice is holding a truly safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel secure enough to show up exactly as you are.
Because everyone's path to healing looks different, I draw from an integrative toolkit of evidence-based modalities, with a strong focus on Trauma-Informed and Strengths-Based Care.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Appointments
I am available Mondays to Saturdays 8:30am to 9:00pm
I offer a free 15 minute consultation to give you the opportunity to see if we are a good fit.
Fees & Insurance
I believe therapy should be accessible. I offer a sliding scale fee structure for concession card holders, students, and those experiencing financial hardship. Please mention this when you reach out.
Payment Options
Secure credit/debit card or direct bank transfer. Payment is required prior to or at the time of your scheduled telehealth session to secure your appointment. A digital invoice and receipt will be automatically emailed to you following payment.
Contact Luke
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Luke Samios
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My decision to choose counselling as a profession comes entirely from my own lived experience with mental health. Navigating my own personal challenges was a profound turning point in my life. It was through receiving counselling myself that I found the support, tools, and safe environment I needed to truly heal and find my footing again in recovery.Experiencing firsthand how life-changing therapy can be sparked a deep passion within me. I realized that I wanted to use my journey to pay it forward—taking the empathy, insight, and genuine understanding I gained and offering that same safe, compassionate lifeline to others navigating their own dark or overwhelming chapters.
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Progress looks different for everyone, and it is important to remember that meaningful, lasting change takes time. Healing is rarely a straight line, but from our very first session, we will pay close attention to the small victories and steady progress that take place along the way. Whether that is a slight shift in your perspective, a new coping tool that works, or simply feeling a bit lighter after a heavy week, every step forward matters.It is also worth recognizing that just reaching out and speaking to someone is already an important, courageous first step in making progress. By carving out a safe space for yourself, you have already begun the work of recovery, and we will celebrate and build upon that momentum together at a pace that feels completely secure for you.
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Therapy has fundamentally reshaped my life by helping me find deep meaning and purpose within the mental health challenges I experienced when I was younger. Instead of seeing those difficult chapters as just painful obstacles, therapy allowed me to reframe them into a powerful foundation for my life's work.It enabled me to become much more self-aware and reflective, completely transforming how I view myself. When I was growing up, my sensitivity and deep empathy were often perceived as weaknesses, but therapy helped me realize that they are actually my greatest strengths—the very tools that now allow me to connect with others authentically and hold a safe, deeply compassionate space for your own healing.
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What I like most about being a therapist is the profound privilege of walking alongside my clients, who inspire me every single day with their resilience. It is incredibly moving to witness people facing down major life obstacles, trauma, and heavy mental health challenges, refusing to give up on themselves.Being able to play even a small part in their recovery journey is deeply fulfilling. There is nothing quite like helping someone recognize the immense inner power they already hold, and getting to watch them shift their mindset from survival into true self-actualisation.