West

Helping you to Live Life Well

About Us

LifeWell West is a faith-based service centre of Gateway Baptist Church which aims to help people live life well through access to high quality care and recovery services for the whole Person (Emotional, Physical, Spiritual) delivered on an individual or small group basis.

Through an integrated service approach, LifeWell enables people to move on in recovery to Live Life Well.

To book an appointment call us on 0494 072 435 or contact the care practitioner directly. For all other enquiries use the contact form below.

To make a tax-deductible donation to the LifeWell Public Gift Fund, go here.

Please note: The use of the term "practitioner" does not imply registered health practitioners.

Our Services

Counselling

LifeWell Counselling is an ethical and professional service which is part of the LifeWell approach to holistic care and is available for individuals, couples, families and children.

Massage

LifeWell Massage is an ethical and professional service which is part of the LifeWell approach to holistic care. 

Courses

LifeWell provides a range of courses that have been designed to meet the needs of people searching for wholeness.

 Check out dates of courses

Our Care Practitioners

Elizabeth Backshall


Counsellor

Hi, I’m Elizabeth and am passionate about walking alongside people through life’s overwhelming, demanding and difficult seasons. Using warm, client-centred approaches, I work with individuals and couples to gently explore challenges and develop practical strategies that lead toward healing, resilience and flourishing. I support clients navigating depression, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, autism spectrum disorder, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and issues affecting children and teenagers. I can also incorporate art therapy to help express and process experiences that are hard to put into words.

It is a pleasure for me to utilise God’s healing presence in therapy spaces as a source of encouragement, enrichment and hope. My goal is always to create a safe,
respectful and authentic therapeutic connection where meaningful change can occur. I am registered with both PACFA and CCAA. If your journey feels heavy or you’re feeling lost or sad, reach out - I would be honoured to walk alongside you toward recovery.

Email: evolvingbalancecounselling@gmail.com

Mobile: 0494 072 435

Fees:

  • Individual Counselling: $90 per hour
  • Couples Counselling: $150 per 90 mins
  • Some fee subsidies available

Lorraine Wiskich


Massage  / Beauty Therapist

Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy
ITEC certificate of  Beauty Therapy
Frederique Academy diploma of Beauty Therapy and Makeup
Eve Taylor ICA diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy
ATMS Accredited Member
Medibank provider numbers A310802H, A310803W, A310801X

Lorraine has been involved in the makeup and beauty industry for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Lorraine's Image Workshop, a successful image consultancy in Hong Kong, where she partnered with many famous actors, celebrities, professionals and organizations. She is also a professional tutor with 15 years of experience teaching beauty and makeup, and holds an ITEC certificate in Beauty Therapy, a Frederique Academy diploma in Beauty Therapy and Makeup, an Eve Taylor ICA diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy, and City & Guilds diplomas in Teaching, Training, Management, and Learning and Development. She continues to study hard and has recently completed a diploma of remedial massage.  She speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Lorraine has loved beauty since she was a child, and God has given her a sense of beauty, which has made Lorraine the person she is today. Today, she brings this passion and gift for beauty into this community as part of her new business, Amazing Beauty Plus. 

Services are now being provided to the community. You are welcome to enquire and experience Lorraine's talents for yourself.

Mobile: 0434 370 128

Website: amazingbeautyplus.com

Online bookings: lifewell.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

Fees:

  • 60 mins massage – $80
  • Skin Care / Facial – $100
  • Hair / Makeup – please message Lorraine

Private health insurance rebates available.


Fleur Tucker


Counsellor

Graduate Diploma in Ministry; Diploma of Practical Christian Ministry. Clinical Registration with ACA.
Secure online sessions are available.

Fleur Tucker is a warm and compassionate counsellor who enjoys walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through seasons of challenge and change. With over 20 years’ experience in pastoral support and ministry as well as the education sector, and not for profit services, Fleur offers a safe and grace-filled space for clients to explore issues such as grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions

Specialising in couples counselling, including FIFO workers, blended families and couples who want to improve their communication, Fleur has a heart to see couples thrive. Her practice is informed by her faith and a belief in each person’s God-given worth and capacity for healing. Drawing on her own lived experience as a carer, parent and one who learned to find her voice later in life, Fleur brings empathy, wisdom and hope to those she serves. All enquiries are warmly welcomed.

Mobile: 0493 765 786

Email: fleur@ebbandflowcounselling.com.au

Fees:

  • $90 per hour for individuals
  • $150 per 90 minutes for couples
  • $80 per hour for concession holders, students and low income

Sonia Graham


Counsellor

Diploma of Counselling, Certificate of Christian Coaching.
Currently completing Bachelor of Counselling
ACA level 1 member

Sonia has over 15 years’ experience in pastoral ministry and a passion to journey with clients as they discover hope, healing, and renewed purpose. Believing that true healing and growth begin when we feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued, she is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive space where every story matters and every client’s value before God is upheld. With a compassionate presence, Sonia provides genuine support that fosters lasting healing and meaningful change. She specialises in working with women across a range of concerns such as life transitions, faith challenges amid crisis, domestic and family violence support and recovery, mental health and wellbeing, grief and loss and trauma recovery.

Sonia’s counselling approach is person-centred, integrative, trauma -informed and grounded in a whole-person perspective. It is tailored to meet your unique needs, goals and values and draws from a range of evidence-based modalities while maintaining a biblical foundation. Whether you're facing crisis, seeking clarity, or wanting to grow through personal challenges, she is here to support you with understanding, practical tools, and encouragement.

Mobile: 0421 680 774

Email: hello@twosparrowscounselling.com.au

Fees:

  • $90 per hour
  • Concessions available

Online sessions available.


Valda Burleigh


Counsellor

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Master of Counselling Practice, Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing)
PACFA and CCAA registered

My desire is to help people bring change to their lives, to affirm them, and to help them overcome difficulties that life circumstances bring. I want to empower people to be able to see with clarity what needs to be seen and understood in order to help build positive change.

Drawing from my own life's experiences of family, having worked as a critical care nurse, involvement in cultural and faith communities, marriage, and parenting three children, I recognise first of all, the need for support and a listening ear.

As well, I work collaboratively with clients, integrating specific therapies which are personalised in individual and couples counselling situations. Treatment involves understanding your experiences and identifying patterns to bring greater self-awareness, and developing new ways of responding to foster stronger relationships. The expectation is a clearer sense of direction and empowerment.

You may want to:- learn how to manage feelings, manage your thought life, gain back control after a traumatic incident, relate better to people, be more at ease with yourself and life, process regrets of the past or anxieties of the future, process past experiences which are affecting the present, navigate the overwhelming sadness of loss, have tools to navigate healthy and safe relationships, learn effective communication skills with family and others, explore who you are and what you want in life, have trust and intimacy restored in a relationship….etc. If so, I would be delighted to walk the journey with you!

Specialisations:

Trauma Counselling, Relationship Counselling (including couples), Anxiety and Stress Management, Grief and Loss (including pregnancy loss and termination), Personal Growth and Development.

Email: valdaburleigh@outlook.com

Mobile: 0423 198 456

Fees:

  • Individual Counselling: $95 per hour
  • Couples Counselling: $150 per 90 minutes
  • Some fee subsidies available

Dr Dalbir Gill


Psychologist

Registered Psychologist, DCPsych, PsyBA, MAPS, AAPi, BSc (Hons), Grad Dip Psych, Cert Coun.
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology; BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Pharmacology; Graduate Diploma in Psychology;
Certificate in Psychology; Certificate in Counselling
Registered as a ‘Medicare Provider’ for Rebates and ‘Recognized Provider’ for Private Health Insurance
Professional Member with The Psychology Board of Australia, The Australian Psychological Society and The Australian Association of
Psychologists
Secure Online Video Platform (With Bank Grade Encryption & Compliance with Australian Privacy Principles)

Dr Gill is a warm and approachable Psychologist. She trained in London as a Counselling Psychologist in Integrative Therapy where the Therapeutic Relationship is placed at the centre of Evidence-Based Care, primarily CBT which draws on extensive Psychotherapeutic Approaches such as Psychodynamic, IPT, ACT, DBT, CFT, SFT etc. She has a passion to provide a calm and safe space that prioritises genuine connection, hope and depth, so you can be met, heard, and understood. Her purpose is to help you reach the root cause of stuckness or pain, through meaningful insight, direction and healing in a way that encourages a genuine and authentic way to be truly alive.

Together with you, she will map out a uniquely tailored journey to help navigate and empower processes with the holistic support of a shared biblical outlook or presence if that is important to you. She aims to help relieve distress, provide psychologically focused strategies and tools to support you with a balanced and resilient approach to change and, or psychosocial functioning.

Dr Gill has over 20 years’ experience in Mental Health settings, ranging from GP Surgery and Private Practice, to Public Services (UK NHS) including University, Community, Outpatient, Inpatient, and Residential facilities. She has worked in a diverse range of services such as Sure Start, a Looked After Children’s Home, Neuropsychology, Brain Injury, Forensic, HIV, Eating Disorder, Learning Disability, Stroke, Dementia, and Older Adult Services.

She further draws on her understanding of growth gleaned through her life journey, having lived in and experienced various cultures, she was previously a Scientist and has undergone her own Personal Therapy as part of her training. She enjoys permaculture, reading, hiking, ocean swimming, painting, singing, piano, guitar and ever learning.

Scope of Practice: Adults on an Individual basis.

  • Mood related problems, e.g. Depression, Bipolar, Emotion Regulation Difficulties
  • Anxiety e.g. Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Phobia, Nail/ Hair Pulling,
  • Post-Trauma Stress: Single Incident, Complex, Childhood Trauma, Abuse, Neglect, post-DV
  • Personal Growth, Relationship, Social, Communication and Assertiveness Issues
  • Loss, Grief, Bereavement, Isolation, Disenfranchised Grief, Shame, Mistrust, Low self-
    worth
  • Adjustment problems; Multiple Issues all at once, Significant Life Changes
  • Culturally and, or Spiritually related Stress; Neurodiversity ADHD, ASD; Uncertain of future
  • Infertility related concerns, Perinatal and Premenstrual Dysphoric issues
  • Caring, Parenting stress, Study, Work related stress; Burnout and Procrastination
  • Sleep Problems, Chronic Pain, Somatic and Health related Problems
  • Self-harm and Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management and Impulse Problems
  • Substance Misue; Drug or Alcohol Dependency, Eating Concerns and Body/Weight Issues
  • Personality Traits/ ‘Delusional’ Issues of Concern, e.g. Perfectionism, Identity, Dependency

Mode of Delivery: Tele-psych (Video) Australia-Wide. Easy and convenient access to support when you need, in a busy world, simplifies commitment in your space & time to nurture a healthier you from the comfort of your own home, car or even on a walk! Committed attendance is shown to improve therapy outcomes, A one-click video link will be sent via email once booking is confirmed.

Fees: Designed to match your circumstances. Dr Gill seeks to keep Psychology affordable and accessible.

Fees are up to 50%* lower than National Industry Recommended Rate for a Psychologist

  • Medicare Rebates with a GP Referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan.
  • Bulk Billing and, or Subsidies in Exceptional circumstances.
  • Private Health Insurance Funds. Dr Gill is mostly considered a ‘recognised provider’.
  • NDIS if your Access Plan covers Psychology as self-managed or plan-managed.
  • Private Client bookings, If ineligible to Public or Insurance funds.

Rates:

  • Please visit this link for a full fee schedule.

Availability:

  • Currently No Wait List.
  • Days - Mon-Thurs: 8am-6pm; Fri: 9am – 11am
  • 8am and 12pm appointments bookable via online calendar

Booking Options:

If you are ready to get started you can:

  • Book online here (no payment on booking). Dr Gill will confirm & may offer other times if needed
  • SMS 0482 091 312 or Call 0431 709 150 to enquire of more flexible appointment availability
  • Ask your GP to complete the referral form here and Dr Gill will call to book an appointment
  • Ask your NDIS Support Coordinator to complete the Referral Form here & Dr Gill will make contact
  • Email drgill@yourpsychologyjourney.com.au
  • Website: https://www.yourpsychologyjourney.com.au

James Martin


Counsellor - Social Worker

B.Soc.Wk, B. Ed, Grad Dip Couns, Dip Life Coach.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and member of AASW.

James is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor with a keen interest in supporting people through life's inevitable tough times. He has over 30 years’ experience working with young people, adults and families. His easy-going manner helps create a comfortable and safe space for a therapeutic relationship.

James has particular interest and experience in Mental health and well-being and can draw on a range of therapies to suit the circumstances. James offers support in areas such as:

  • Depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns
  • trauma
  • family of origin experiences
  • relationships
  • grief and loss

If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you can see James under the Medicare system. NDIS plans can also be used (self-managed or plan managed). Private health insurance rebates may also apply.

Email: james@onebiglife.com.au

Mobile: 0400 267 393


More to come


LifeWell is continually looking for resources and courses that allow people to "Live Life Well".


Contact Us

Coordinator: Elizabeth Backshall
Address: 6 Jervois Avenue, Albert Park, South Australia 5014
Phone: Please contact practitioners directly.

Resources

LifeWell Partners

Enfield Baptist Church - Broadview & Colonel Light Gardens, SA

Gateway Baptist Church - Albert Park, SA

Hills Baptist Church - Mount Barker, SA

King's Baptist Church - Wynn Vale, SA

Playford Baptist Church - Elizabeth Grove, SA

Trinity Baptist Church - Colonel Light Gardens, SA