Luke Busby
He/Him
Clinic Manager
I’m a white, cis, gay man from a small market town in the East of England - think the Prairies, but gloomier. I moved on quickly and have since built my career across France, the U.S., Vancouver Island, and now back in Vancouver. I even managed some volunteering in Honduras, and on a Californian farm with redwoods and ocean views that spoiled me for all future workplaces.
My work here is centred on ensuring that Allura runs smoothly so every client feels supported from the moment they connect with us. I handle the day-to-day coordination of the Clinic and support our therapists behind the scenes so sessions run seamlessly and clients get care without added stress.
Why work at a sex therapy clinic?
Much of my career has been shaped by hospitality, and I’ve always taken pride in helping people and offering thoughtful care in whatever form it was needed. As a gay man who’s engaged in broader community cultures around identity and expression, this role brings together many of my professional skills with parts of my personal life. In joining Allura, I hope to help people access the kind of therapy I would have benefited from myself.
What do you do when you’re not in the office?
When I first moved to Vancouver in 2020, I spent one day a week at Van Dusen Gardens, which holds a special place in my heart. I'll be keeping that habit now that I’m back. Depending on what I’m hyper-fixating on, I might binge a podcast, a TV show, or a new Nintendo game.
Now that I’m back in the city, I’m looking forward to more social events and connecting with the communities I identify with.
Others describe me as?
Sounding Australian! I have absolutely no idea why. I hope others describe me as a gentle and kind soul.
Favourite quote?
I can’t pick just one…
Inspirational: “You improve your chances by 50%, just by asking”.
From Experience: “Bogskregit thats too foofy” - My amazing Sixth Form art teacher in the middle of a fantastically camp rage against something he thought way too much or ”foofy”
Movie: “By all means move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me”. - I cannot abide slow walkers!