Our 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 Maroochydore 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 of all ages and has a particular 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 MPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Clin) 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. |
Dr Amber Fitzell
Clinical Psychologist BPsySc (Hons) DPsych (Clin) MAPS Maroochydore & Gympie Office Amber is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with passion for working across the lifespan. She is committed to supporting clients to develop a stance of acceptance and compassion to themselves in times of struggle, and to develop skills to bring about improved coping, wellbeing and life satisfaction. Amber provides a warm and empathetic approach with evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Trauma informed interventions. Amber has a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, significant life stress and adjustments, anxiety and depression. She is also a registered supervisor.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Amber. |
Maria Gutierrez Amigo
Psychologist Clinical Psychology Registrar 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. |
Rachel Aves
Psychologist BSci (Psyc), BSocSc (Psyc) (Hons), MProfPsyc Maroochydore Office Rachel is a warm, compassionate psychologist who enjoys finding creative ways to connect and work with clients in a collaborative, safe space. She appreciates that every client is unique with their own experiences to share and aspirations to reach. She aims to bring a flexible, tailored approach to evidence-based practice, exploring and managing clients' concerns through treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). She also has experience in AOD counselling and grief counselling. Rachel works with adults and adolescents and has a special interest in helping clients experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and grief and loss.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Rachel. |
Kevin Lee
Psychologist Clinical Psychology Registrar BA(Psych), BPsychSc(Hons), MPsych(Clin) MAPS Maroochydore Office Kevin is a 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. |
Patti Lusk
Psychologist BSci (Psyc), BSocSc (Psyc) (Hons), MProfPsyc Gympie Office Patti offers a safe, comfortable, and supportive space where her clients can feel free to be open and honest. She has a preference for working with adults of all ages utilising evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and various trauma-informed therapies. Patti can offer support for clients to address their concerns with a range of mental health issues that affect mood, behaviour, and one’s overall quality of life. Patti also likes to bring a little humour to her sessions!
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Patti. |
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Colleen Tully-Wilson
Provisional Psychologist BPsych, 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. As a mature-age student, Colleen completed her Bachelor of Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast with Class 1 Honours and was awarded a University Medal for Academic Excellence. Alongside her work for Lifespan Health in Maroochydore, Colleen is studying for her Master’s degree in Psychology (Clinical) and provides counselling and mental health support for residents in aged care on the Sunshine Coast.
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Colleen. |
Alexis Mitchell
Provisional Psychologist BSSci (Psych) (Hons), MCouns Gympie Office Alexis is a provisionally registered psychologist who is passionate about helping clients of all ages achieve mental wellness and develop greater resilience to face life’s challenges. Alexis is responsive and creative in her capacity to find out what will be most helpful for each individual client. As a strengths-based practitioner Alexis believes that each person seeking help possesses strengths and resources that can be channeled in the service of resolving problems in living. Although no two sessions are alike, a session with Alexis likely includes: permission to speak, respect for difference, confidentiality, affirmation, and a laugh along the way!
You are welcome to contact us to book an appointment with Alexis. |
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 at appointment with Melissa. |
Our Administrative Team
Chloe Palmer
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Chloe Stoodley
Administration Assistant Chloe is one of our caring administration assistants. She is currently studying a Masters of Social Work so has a good understanding of working in a mental health practice. She is looking forward to using her degree in practice in the future, and has a strong interest in working in positive psychology. Chloe has a positive and friendly outlook and is eager to help.
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