Our Clinic Team |
Lifespan Health's team of qualified and experienced health professionals and support staff are passionate about providing high-quality care in a warm and empathetic way.
Our Directors
Dr Diane Corser
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Jessica Murray
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Our Clinicians
Jacinta Walker
Clinical Psychologist BSocSci(Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS Caloundra Office Jacinta is a Clinical Psychologist who has a passion for developing a collaborative space in which clients can create change by overcoming the life challenges they are facing. She has a flexible, down to earth and compassionate approach, and is skilled in tailoring interventions to suit each individual’s goals, life circumstances, and strengths. Jacinta works with clients over 16-years of age and, in particular, those in mid to late adulthood. She has an interest in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, anger management, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and LGBTIQA+ mental health. She utilises a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. Jacinta is also an experienced Board Approved Supervisor with Clinical Endorsement
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Jacinta. |
Madeleine (Maddie) Stoddart
Clinical Psychologist BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS Maroochydore Office Maddie is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who believes in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space to work through life's obstacles. Maddie has experience working with different modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and will tailor her approach to suit individual needs. Maddie is also available for assessments to aid in the diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, learning disorders, cognitive impairment, and other cognitive concerns. Maddie's areas of interest are anxiety, depression, phobias, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and trauma. Maddie is also a Board Approved Supervisor with Clinical Endorsement.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Maddie. |
Maria Gutierrez Amigo
Clinical Psychologist BPysch, MPsych(Clinical) MAPS Maroochydore Office Maria is passionate and enthusiastic about supporting people to achieve psychological well-being and to make long-term positive changes to their lifestyle and mental health focusing on the therapeutic alliance. She has experience working with children and adolescents with acute mental health issues, and with adults experiencing stress, chronic pain, depression and anxiety using up to date evidence-based interventions. Maria is also experienced working with people with disabilities. She is a qualified Yoga Teacher and believes in a holistic approach to mental health. Maria delivers psychological interventions in English, Spanish, and Catalan.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Maria. |
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Bianca Andreasen
Psychologist BSocSc (Psyc) (Hons), MProfPsych Gympie Office Bianca is a registered Psychologist with a strong interest in working with people who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Bianca also has a particular interest in working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has a friendly and empathic approach and a strong commitment to evidence-based practises. Bianca practices from our Gympie office.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Bianca. |
Colleen Tully-Wilson
Psychologist Clinical Psychology Registrar BPsych, MPsych (Clin) MAPS Maroochydore Office Colleen comes to Lifespan Health with diverse experience supporting people in different life stages. She brings warmth and empathy to the delivery of evidence-based treatments for a wide range of psychological and social difficulties that people experience. Colleen has an interest in trauma and coping with chronic disease and uses a variety of cognitive and behavioural based treatment modalities. Alongside her work for Lifespan Health in Maroochydore where she works with clients from 16 years and over, Colleen provides counselling and mental health support for residents in aged care on the Sunshine Coast. As a mature-age student, Colleen completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) at the University of the Sunshine Coast, completing her Bachelor with Class 1 Honours and receiving a University Medal for Academic Excellence. Prior to her focus on psychology, Colleen completed a Bachelor of Business from the University of Queensland, worked in management positions for government and private organisations, and directed her own consultancy business.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Colleen. |
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Kevin Lee
Clinical Psychologist BA(Psych), BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych(Clin) MAPS Maroochydore Office Kevin is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate in supporting his clients navigate through their struggles to access meaning, fulfilment, and wellbeing in life. He provides a safe, warm, and calm environment for clients to work through their difficulties in session. Kevin engages with a range of evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Meaning-Centred Psychotherapy and mindfulness-based approaches to support his clients' needs. Kevin has experience working with clients with a range of presentations, with special interests in mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulties, existential struggles, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. Kevin is able to deliver interventions in English, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Malay.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Kevin. |
Elaine Samways
Psychologist GradSipPsych, BBehSc (Hons) MAPS Gympie Office Elaine is a warm empathetic psychologist, who accepts the uniqueness of each individual. She has many years of experience working across a variety of clinical settings including forensic, disability, and mental health services. Elaine’s key interests include working with adolescents, adults and older adults in the areas of mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulties, addictions, and trauma.
Elaine approaches therapy with a holistic view of the client in relation to their world, and tailors her approach accordingly. She employs a range of modalities including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, systemic principles, and various trauma informed therapies. Elaine takes a great interest in engaging in continued professional development to ensure that her therapeutic treatment is evidence based, and suitable to meet the needs of each client. You are welcome to contact us to book at appointment with Elaine. |
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Samantha Johnstone
Clinical Psychologist BPsychSci(Hon), MProfPsych, MPsych (Clin) MAPS Caloundra & Maroochydore Office Samantha is a Clinical Psychologist who strongly believes in empowering her clients to improve their mental health and supporting them to become the best version of themselves that they can be. She strives to provide her clients with a non-judgemental space that allows them to feel understood and comfortable while exploring their struggles. Samantha utilises an individualised and client-focused approach while using updated evidence-based interventions. She has experience working with a range of evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She has experience in working with a range of psychological presentations including anxiety, depression, coping with chronic pain and physical health conditions, trauma (including PTSD) and those experiencing difficulties with adjustment and stress. Samantha has a special interest in issues around sexuality and gender identity.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Samantha. |
Paula Major
Psychologist BSocSc (Psyc) (Hons), MProfPsych Maroochydore Office Paula is a passionate, strengths-based Psychologist. She has worked across a range of mental health conditions, with trauma, chronic health issues, and memory difficulties. Paula particularly enjoys working with First Nations people and those from different cultures. She enjoys working with children, young people, and their families.
Bringing a warm, friendly, positive approach to sessions, Paula works collaboratively with clients to identify what is important to them, supporting them to achieve their goals. Therapeutic approaches include for example, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, play and nature-based approaches, and working within the Australian First Nations Social and Emotional Well-Being framework. Outside of work hours, Paula loves discovering and enjoying Country, walking in nature, interior design and restoring houses. You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Paula. |
Jade Crean
Psychologist BSc (Psych) (Hons) Gympie & Maroochydore Office Jade is a Psychologist who works across the lifespan. Jade has experience working with older adults and in crisis support. Jade believes in providing tailored evidence-based interventions, focusing on each individual's strengths and needs. She enjoys working with people of all ages to support them through life's challenges and help them find better wellbeing.
Jade is also a qualified yoga teacher and has completed training in trauma-informed yoga practices. You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Jade. |
Melissa Fadden
Provisional Psychologist BPsychSc(Hons) Gympie Office Melissa is a registered Provisional Psychologist who collaboratively supports clients to manage their difficulties, develop insight, and form healthier relationships while providing clients psychoeducation and valuable strategies they can implement outside of therapy.
Although Melissa is interested in working with clients across the lifespan, she is especially passionate about working with adolescents and young adults. Melissa is a Neuroplasticity advocate with a special interest in interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress management, personal development, and health behaviour change. Melissa utilises her caring and supportive therapy style while providing holistic, creative, and tailored evidence-based interventions that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Melissa. |
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Felicia Hewlett
Accredited Counsellor BPsychSci (Hons), MCouns Gympie Office Felicia is an accredited mental health counsellor with a passion for working with families. With a warm and genuine manner, she has enjoyed building relationships with families for over a decade. As a trained Circle of Security (R) Parenting (TM) facilitator, Felicia strives to strengthen parent/carer-child relationships. Advocacy, support and belonging have been key themes for Felicia throughout working in the community sector, early childhood education and early behavioural interventions.
You are welcome to contact us to discuss if you may be eligible to attend our fully funded Circle of Security-Parenting (TM) program. |
Our Administrative Team
Chloe Jardine
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Jess Long
Administration Assistant Jess is one of our friendly administration assistants. She has a kind and helpful nature and aims to ensure your experience with Lifespan Health is worry free. Jess has over a decades experience in administration and compliance roles and enjoys being able to use her skills to ensure clients feel supported.
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