Our Philosophy

LifeConnect is an organisation providing resources and guidance for people in all aspects of their life; be it personal, professional or lifestyle. LifeConnect offers a diverse range of integrated services including personal counselling, psychotherapy, corporate consulting.

Key people at LifeConnect...

David Baldwin, BA (Hons), Member APS Clinical College; Member APS Counselling College; MAPS - Managing Director and registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with specialised training in adult psychotherapy, relationship therapy, executive mentoring and coaching. Honorary associate and field supervisor on the Masters and Doctorate Psychology program at Macquarie University.

Cheryl Assuage, RN, Dip Psychotherapy, Member ANZAP - Director and psychotherapist with specialised training in Self-Psychology, working with individuals, couples and families.

Cheryl is the author of the Life Map Program and demonstrates a strong understanding of the Developmental stages of life. She brings deep insight to her work through her extensive training and life experience. Cheryl’s psychotherapeutic orientation (Self Psychology) has a major focus in strengthening the sense of self. The therapeutic process is therefore supporting in affirming the self, and aims to help the individual to navigate their own path towards realising and bringing meaning to the individuals destiny. This is an evidenced based approach and the theoretical underpinnings are based on the psychological discipline of “Attachment Theory”.Cheryl is also an experienced relationship counsellor and brings a wealth of experience to both parenting and step parenting issues.
Cheryl has actively participated as Board Member of various mental health organisations. These organisations have including drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation program, and the care for children and adults with special needs.

Lyndsay Babcock, BA Psych (Specialised Hons.), Doctor of Psychology (Cand.), Assoc. MAPS - Registered Psychologist specialising in psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and systemic therapy for adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of concerns including: mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal relationships problems and life transitions. Career and personal coaching also available.

Justin Simmonds, BA(Psych), PGD(Psych), Master of Clin Psych (Candidate), Clin Dip Hypnosis (Candidate), Assoc MAPS - Registered Psychologist specialising in the areas of coaching and counselling for improved performance through goal setting, as well as career planning, vocational assessment and adjustment to change. Special interest also in mindfullness, positive psychology, stress management and general therapy for anxiety and depression.

Dr Carissa Coulston, BSc (Hons), MPsychol. (Clinical), PhD, MAPS, Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists - Clinical Psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological assessment and therapy/rehabilitation counselling for people with acquired brain injury, neurological disorders, and mental illness (eg, Schizophrenia); also experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship problems (family and couples counselling), life transition and adjustment processes, and other emotional and behaviour problems.

Cecile de Vries, B.A.(Hons.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Candidate), MAPS - Registered Psychologist specialising in Counselling and Coaching Psychology. Joins clients on their journeys to better mental health (e.g., depression, stress & anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, relationships, grief and loss) and to developing an emerging sense of self to lead a more purposeful existence. Drawing from Meaning Centered Therapy (Narrative Therapy, CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Hope-focused Therapy, with a special interest in positive psychology, mindfulness, spiritual development, and evidence-based coaching (e.g., goal & solution focus, leadership development, personal transformation in organisations).