Footscray
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW

Calm Centre Therapy

Social Worker, MA, AASW (she, her)

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18 Whitehall Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
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Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Many of the people I work with are feeling stuck in relationship patterns, navigating big life changes, questioning identity, or are carrying anxiety while trying to hold everything - and everyone - together. Hi, I'm Lua, a queer, bicultural therapist based in Melbourne/ Naarm (Footscray). I provide therapy that is culturally responsive, collaborative, somatic and evidence-based, honouring your 'whole of life' context. Together, we'll shape a space to slow down, explore emotional and relational patterns, strengthen your connection with yourself and community and build the tools that will help you move towards your goals.
I offer individual therapy in person as well as online via telehealth. In my approaches I use somatic relational and evidence-based therapies including EMDR, parts work (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) amongst others. The approaches can be adjusted based on what resonates with you
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational and moves at your pace - it's a space to reflect and map out a way forward - towards change that feels meaningful to you. You are warmly invited to reach out with any questions, or to book a brief connection call to see whether working with me feels right for you.
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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

18 Whitehall Street

Footscray, VIC 3011 map
Website
I am currently accepting new referrals for individual therapy, with sessions generally offered on Wednesdays, in-person & via telehealth
I focus on Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Just a quick hello so you can get a sense of who I am before reaching out
Calm Centre Therapy
Connect with Calm Centre Therapy
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

18 Whitehall Street

Footscray, VIC 3011 map
Website
I am currently accepting new referrals for individual therapy, with sessions generally offered on Wednesdays, in-person & via telehealth
I focus on Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Just a quick hello so you can get a sense of who I am before reaching out
Calm Centre Therapy

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
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Medicare Rebates are available with a current Mental Health Treatment Plan. Receipts can be provided for private health insurance. If cost is a barrier, please let me know - I may have limited sliding scale availability
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Medicare Rebates are available with a current Mental Health Treatment Plan. Receipts can be provided for private health insurance. If cost is a barrier, please let me know - I may have limited sliding scale availability
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Lua Bruckhoff
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Lua Bruckhoff
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I'm Lua Bruckhoff, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years' experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I'm Lua Bruckhoff, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years' experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Practice Areas

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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I work with people navigating change - around relationships, identity, grief/loss, burnout, anxiety & periods of low mood or disconnection that's hard to describe. You don't have to have the words yet to name what's going on for you and what you are wanting to move towards. Therapy with me is collaborative, a space to for us to slow down & help you work out your therapeutic goals & next steps.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with people navigating change - around relationships, identity, grief/loss, burnout, anxiety & periods of low mood or disconnection that's hard to describe. You don't have to have the words yet to name what's going on for you and what you are wanting to move towards. Therapy with me is collaborative, a space to for us to slow down & help you work out your therapeutic goals & next steps.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Manisha Abraham
Manisha Abraham
Counsellor, PACFA
Lua is a deeply warm, thoughtful and patient therapist. Knowing her personally, I see how much care and intention she brings to her work. She creates a gentle, steady space where people feel truly seen and supported.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Farsi - not yet fluent , 
German

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Farsi - not yet fluent , 
German

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Narrative
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In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and whether you've resonated with particular therapy approaches in the past. We'll then decide on a plan together to achieve your therapeutic goals. Generally, I integrate a variety of therapy approaches into my work, and these can be tailored to you as needed and at a pace that works for you.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and whether you've resonated with particular therapy approaches in the past. We'll then decide on a plan together to achieve your therapeutic goals. Generally, I integrate a variety of therapy approaches into my work, and these can be tailored to you as needed and at a pace that works for you.
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

18 Whitehall Street

Footscray, VIC 3011

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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I am currently accepting new referrals for individual therapy, with sessions generally offered on Wednesdays, in-person & via telehealth
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
"
I am currently accepting new referrals for individual therapy, with sessions generally offered on Wednesdays, in-person & via telehealth
Photo of Lua Bruckhoff - Calm Centre Therapy, Social Worker, MA, AASW
Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW