Our History

Life Giving Psychology & Coaching (formerly Life Giving Psychology Resolutions) was established by Dr Christine O’Connor in 2007, in response to the need for quality mental health services in North Queensland.

Christine envisioned a place that provided a safe space for people to facilitate recovery of optimal mental health. A place where people were not defined by their challenges, but where they could come to understand and appreciate their unique strengths and goodness. A place where people are made to feel welcome and safe, and encouraged to participate fully in their own treatment.

Christine began as a sole practitioner in a small office in South Townsville, where she quickly gained a reputation for quality service and treatment. Demand for services prompted the move to Fulham Road in 2008, enabling the growth of her team.

Over time, Christine has gradually built a team of Psychologists who share her vision and values. She has created a workplace full of fun and laughter where respect and non-judgmental acceptance for all people is a guiding and abiding principle.

In recent years, Christine and her team once again experienced significant growth. To facilitate expansion the team rebranded to Life Giving Psychology & Coaching and relocated to North Ward (with the best views in town) in September 2018.

Our Values

We are proud to be a service where our core values are felt and experienced every single day. All our staff fully embrace our core values, and it is this commitment that makes us stand out from others.

Be Kind

We work compassionately and professionally with people, maintaining a respectful, person-centred focus. We promote acts of kindness to your self and others.

Be Real

We encourage people to be authentic in their interactions with others. We listen without judgement, allowing the expression of true feelings and wants.

Be The Best You Can Be

We encourage people to learn how to identify and embrace their strengths so as to approach life with confidence and learn to thrive and flourish.

The ‘Life Giving’ Philosophy

At Life Giving Psychology & Coaching, you are not defined by your problems or diagnosis or illness. Rather, you are a unique human being who possesses individual qualities and strengths. These have helped you to not only survive, but to grow into the person you are.

We understand that people seek meaning and purpose in their lives. We encourage you to identify and embrace your strengths so you can approach your life with confidence and learn to thrive and flourish.

In our many years of practice, we have observed four qualities that feature predominantly in those who attend. These are Strength, Courage, Honesty and an ability to Endure often extraordinary difficulties and hardships. We find it a real privilege to help people find their way.