Relationship Therapy

Relationship Therapy

Luma Room is a space to explore connection

Luma Room is a space to explore connection

Relationship therapy may suit you if you’d like to navigate and nurture the connections that are significant to you.

People who attend relationship therapy may be experiencing things like communication difficulties, feeling as if they’re stuck, navigating change together, repairing trust, wanting to grow their connection and intimacy, exploring attachment dynamics, and understanding how the past may be influencing the present.

Luma Room is based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick. We offer couples+ and relationship therapy either in person at our location on Sydney Road (near Barkly Square) or via Telehealth online, if preferred.

Luma Room is based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick. We offer couples+ and relationship therapy either in person at our location on Sydney Road (near Barkly Square) or via Telehealth online, if preferred.

Leah Vincent...

COUPLES+ THERAPIST / PSYCHOLOGIST

Hi, my name is Leah and my pronouns are she/her. I’m a counselling psychologist who has been practicing for 20 years. I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and have completed additional training in relationship therapy and family therapy. I’m a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

I believe that connection and meaning are at the heart of both relationships and therapeutic work. My style examines the complexities within individuals, their relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves and each other. I believe strongly in social justice and have worked with a wide cross-section of people and relationships. I’ve had significant experience working with trauma including family violence and sexual assault.

My approach is underpinned by narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I adjust my mode of therapy according to the needs of my clients to ensure our work makes sense and resonates. Therapy sessions are person-centred and provide a supportive environment that acknowledges individuals' inner logic and emotional responses, whilst also challenging unhelpful ways of thinking. I focus on the process occurring between a couple alongside the issues themselves.

I like to work in a collaborative way and regularly check in with my clients to ensure that the work we are doing is useful, and we can modify if needed.

I like to draw from therapies including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • The Gottman Method

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

My master’s thesis focussed on couples’ perceptions and coping strategies for relationship stress, and my graduate diploma thesis centred around sex and gender when coping with relationship stress.

I currently work in a forensic setting aside from Luma Room, and most of my previous experience has been in the not-for-profit sector and community health. I previously worked at Star Health as program manager for a range of teams including counselling, family violence, sex worker programs, child/youth/family, and health promotion. I have also worked at Melbourne Counselling Service (The Salvation Army), with the Police, Lifeworks (now Relationship Matters), CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault), Women’s Health West (now GenWest), Relationships Australia, Monash University, and Caraniche.

My work has consisted of individual and couples therapy, group facilitation, management, and supervision. In addition, I have delivered lectures and tutorials to multiple TAFEs and Universities. I offer in person or online appointments on Wednesday evenings, and work with both individuals and couples(+). I also offer clinical supervision to other professionals.

If you feel like I could be a good fit, please get in touch…

Leah is currently available on Wednesdays after hours.

If you feel like I could be a good fit, please get in touch…

Leah is currently available on Wednesdays after hours.

If you feel like I could be a good fit, please get in touch…

Leah is currently available on Wednesdays after hours.

Based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick, Luma Room is a psychology and wellbeing practice offering couples+ therapy and relationship therapy.

Based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick, Luma Room is a psychology and wellbeing practice offering couples+ therapy and relationship therapy.

We value a holistic and evidence-based approach, and understand that we each have our own inner and outer worlds.

We aim to provide a warm and welcoming space for anybody who would like to navigate and nurture their connections, and more deeply explore the relationships they have with themselves and others.

Luma Room is a LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds are welcome. All relationship structures are also welcome.

We value a holistic and evidence-based approach, and understand that we each have our own inner and outer worlds.

We aim to provide a warm and welcoming space for anybody who would like to navigate and nurture their connections, and more deeply explore the relationships they have with themselves and others.

Luma Room is a LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds are welcome. All relationship structures are also welcome.

Luma Room is a space to explore connection…

What to expect…

For relationship therapy at Luma Room, you will team up with a registered therapist who is trained in couples therapy.

We are dedicated to evidence-based practice that is tailored to your relationship. We value a warm, non-judgmental, and curious, approach in collaborating with you to explore and better understand your relationship dynamics and context.

Your values will always be respected so that you are working towards the things that are meaningful to you in sessions. Feedback and open communication are also encouraged so that you and your psychologist can make sure you’re aligned and on track.

This is an LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds are welcomed. All relationship structures are welcome.

For relationship therapy at Luma Room, you will team up with a registered therapist who is trained in couples therapy.

We are dedicated to evidence-based practice that is tailored to your relationship. We value a warm, non-judgmental, and curious, approach in collaborating with you to explore and better understand your relationship dynamics and context.

Your values will always be respected so that you are working towards the things that are meaningful to you in sessions. Feedback and open communication are also encouraged so that you and your psychologist can make sure you’re aligned and on track.

This is an LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds are welcomed. All relationship structures are welcome.

Your first session…

Your first session…

In your first session, you and your therapist may spend some time getting to know each other and, if you feel comfortable, you’re invited to share what you have been going through and about your context. You may discuss any goals you might want to work towards and make a plan for moving forwards.

In your first session, you and your therapist may spend some time getting to know each other and, if you feel comfortable, you’re invited to share what you have been going through and about your context. You may discuss any goals you might want to work towards and make a plan for moving forwards.

You and your therapist will find an evidence-based therapy that suits you, or draw eclecticaly from different therapeutic approaches. These could include therapies such as:

You and your therapist will find an evidence-based therapy that suits you, or draw eclecticaly from different therapeutic approaches. These could include therapies such as:

You and your therapist will find an evidence-based therapy that suits you, or draw eclecticaly from different therapeutic approaches. These could include therapies such as:

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • The Gottman Method

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • The Gottman Method

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • The Gottman Method

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

A 50 minute session costs $250. Sessions after hours cost $275.

If you have private health insurance, please check with your provider whether you are eligable for rebates. Unfortunately, couples+ therapy does not qualify for Medicare rebates.

If you have private health insurance, please check with your provider whether you are eligable for rebates. Unfortunately, couples+ therapy does not qualify for Medicare rebates.

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For urgent support, please contact | Lifeline | Suicide Call Back Service | 1800Respect | In an emergency, call 000 |

For urgent support, please contact | Lifeline | Suicide Call Back Service | 1800Respect | In an emergency, call 000 |