Director

Deb began her career as a Speech-Language Therapist and then trained as a Psychologist in Melbourne in 1994. She has worked in Melbourne for 19 years in mental health in both Public and Private sectors.Her public work involved being the Family Counsellor for Autism Victoria and her private practice work in Melbourne included general counselling and supervision for allied health, specialists, GP’s and psychology students.

Administrative Support

Priyanka focus is on clients and referring agency’s needs, along with a calm & positive approach to all callers. Feel free to call Priyanka and discuss with her your needs . She will do the her best to match you with the most compatible clinician for your needs and support your time at Lifespan. Just call Prikanya on 377 LIFE or 377 5433 at Lifespan or send her an email on the email through info@lifespanhealth.co.nz or via the contact page on our website www.lifespanhealth.co.nz...

Registered Psychologist

Jacqui has worked in Melbourne for 10 years before moving to New Zealand. She has 10 years experience in Organisational Psychology and Career Counselling and 5 years experience in Counselling Psychology. Jacqui worked in this capacity as a Primary School Counsellor and a University Counsellor...

Registered Psychologist

Anngret has worked in Sydney for 5 years before returning to NZ. In Sydney she provided assessment, counselling and workplace rehabilitation services for large corporate organisations. She has been a provider of psychology services for the Australian Police and Fire services. Anngret also has a background in psychological...

Registered Psychologist

Katie has worked in a range of settings in Auckland, including hospitals and community home visits. She has provided assessment, education, one-to-one therapy, and post-injury and illness recovery and rehabilitation services. She also has experience working with people who have a range of disabilities....

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Vivien has worked a number of years supporting people with mental health issues before training to become a clinical psychologist. She has provided education and brief interventions to clients who are experiencing anxiety. She has also provided training to staff on how to support anxious clients. As a psychologist, Vivien has experience working with both...

Registered Psychologist

Before becoming a psychologist Dany worked as a sports coach with children, adolescents and families. Dany’s career path turned after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. This event sparked a passionate interest in human behaviour with a special interest in children and adolescents who struggle with behavioural, social, emotional and learning difficulties; as well as overall family functioning...

Registered Intern Psychologist

Victoria joins the Lifespan team as a Registered Intern Psychologist. Victoria has previously worked as a Psychiatric Assistant in the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry services, working with people who have a mental illness and/or intellectual disability within the context of criminal offending. Through working in this area of adult mental health, Victoria has gained...

Registered Counsellor, MNZAC

Kathryn has 7 years of counselling experience. Prior to counselling Kathryn was an Immigration Consultant. She began working as a counsellor for Lifeline, Auckland. She then worked in the area of addictions including gambling & drug & alcohol for Gambling Helpline. More recently, she has worked supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse....

Registered Social Worker & Counsellor, MANZASW

Seema has 14 years experience in mental health services and has worked extensively with children, young people individually, as well as in group and family settings. She initially trained as a social worker and specialized in child & adolescent mental health, having undertaken a variety of roles within this setting...

Health and Wellness Coach

Steph is a health and wellness practitioner who has studied and worked in the health industry for over 10 years. Steph began her career as an Occupational Therapist in 2008, subsequently worked in a variety of mental health settings and completed three years of Post Graduate study in NZ and abroad...

Student Counsellor

I am a psychotherapy student currently completing my masters at AUT University. I am passionate about helping those who experience all kinds of mental distress. In particular, my clinical and research interests are anxiety, depression and the impact of diet and nutrition on mental health. I began my therapeutic work in a volunteer capacity for Youthline...

Student Counsellor

Will is currently studying for my Bachelor's of Social Science (Counsellor) at MIT. Have successfully completed year two with one more year to complete. will intends to bring a broad range of life experiences. he is also involved with the Salvation Army where he perform welfare duties voluntarily and provide counselling services on a regular basis as apart of his practicum placement. ...

Registered dietitian

Debra originally trained as an architectural technician, working in New Zealand, London and Dubai for nearly ten years before returning to New Zealand to follow her true calling, retraining in the field of health and nutrition. Debra has since worked in many areas including, individual consulting with private and community funded clients, facilitating group nutrition...

Registered dietitian

After graduating from the University of Otago, Reishma has been working for over 2 years as a community dietitian. She has been involved in providing group nutrition education sessions and individualised dietary advice to a wide range of clients with a variety of heath conditions.She is passionate about helping individuals become healthier versions of themselves...

Cultural Advisor

Ngaria has over 20 years’ teaching experience working with a cross section of primary school students in education in New Zealand. Ngaria recently worked in the Cook Islands for the Ministry of Education as an Inclusive Education Advisor providing professional development in Special Needs and Assistive Technology for Teachers and Principals. She has represented the Ministry of Education...

Media & Communications Consultant

Sally is a writer who works in a variety of media – from national newspaper stories to community and online editorial, advertising copy, press releases and media profiles. Coming to writing after an earlier career in clothing design and production, Sally finds her experience with small business, copy and branding lends itself to identifying and tuning...

Organisational Development Specialist; Business / Relationship Management & People Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Mediator

John is am organisational, business and management consultant, working in this field over the years in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Turkey and Egypt. Group facilitation, leadership coaching and mediation are key methodologies used in working with clients John has worked for both public and private sector organisations in his work life...

Registered Counselling & Educational Psychologist

Amanda has worked as a social worker and a school guidance counsellor, working with children, adolescents and their families. She has practised as a registered Educational and Counselling Psychologist for 12 years. Specialist roles include working with Educational Psychology assessments, a Behavioural Consultant for Traumatic Brain Injury and Suicide Prevention and Postvention...