Our Team
Lisa Cassar
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Lisa is a child and adolescent psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings, including primary and senior schools, private practice, disability services and NGO’s. Lisa has over ten years’ experience working with children, teens and parents which has included therapeutic work in London, Melbourne and now the beautiful South Coast. Lisa values the individual needs of each client and attempts to incorporate their personal interests, strengths, and goals throughout the therapy process. Lisa recognises the importance of strengthening the support systems around a young person and is passionate about working collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals. Lisa is trained in Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) and tends to incorporate key principles from her training in her work with families, she is also trained in The Cool Kids Anxiety program. Outside of work, Lisa is a mother of two girls and enjoys spending her rare spare time practicing yoga, going for long walks or hanging out at the beach. Lisa is passionate about all things music, coffee, and collecting quirky looking coffee mugs!
Claire Bard-Brucker
Child Psychologist
Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
Member Australian Association of Psychologists inc
Claire is a child psychologist who focuses on working with children 4 to 12 years. Claire has previously lived in Sydney and is currently based in Geelong. She delivers engaging and fun online therapy to children Australia wide. Claire has extensive experience working with children with anxiety, developmental difference and neurodivergence. She is passionate about delivering telehealth to people from rural and regional locations across Australia. Outside of work Claire enjoys spending time with her two small dogs and organising a local puppy 'playgroup'.
Lesley-Anne Elbourne
Director / Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
Member Australian Association of Psychologists inc
Lesley-Anne is a child and adolescent psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, teens and parents in schools, disability services, and private practice. In January 2020 Lesley-Anne relocated from rural Victoria to to the far south coast to work as a Bushfire Counsellor and School Psychologist. She values genuine, friendly and collaborative approaches to mental health and well being and places high value on assisting her clients to utilise and grow their own unique strengths. Lesley-Anne is currently offering a range of assessment services and adopts a Neurodiversity affirming framework. She is also a PsychBA approved Supervisor and offers primary and secondary supervision to Provisional Psychologist and Psychologists. Outside of work, Lesley-Anne enjoys ocean swimming and hanging out with her English Cocker Spaniel.
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Lisa is a child and adolescent psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings, including primary and senior schools, private practice, disability services and NGO’s. Lisa has over ten years’ experience working with children, teens and parents which has included therapeutic work in London, Melbourne and now the beautiful South Coast. Lisa values the individual needs of each client and attempts to incorporate their personal interests, strengths, and goals throughout the therapy process. Lisa recognises the importance of strengthening the support systems around a young person and is passionate about working collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals. Lisa is trained in Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) and tends to incorporate key principles from her training in her work with families, she is also trained in The Cool Kids Anxiety program. Outside of work, Lisa is a mother of two girls and enjoys spending her rare spare time practicing yoga, going for long walks or hanging out at the beach. Lisa is passionate about all things music, coffee, and collecting quirky looking coffee mugs!
Claire Bard-Brucker
Child Psychologist
Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
Member Australian Association of Psychologists inc
Claire is a child psychologist who focuses on working with children 4 to 12 years. Claire has previously lived in Sydney and is currently based in Geelong. She delivers engaging and fun online therapy to children Australia wide. Claire has extensive experience working with children with anxiety, developmental difference and neurodivergence. She is passionate about delivering telehealth to people from rural and regional locations across Australia. Outside of work Claire enjoys spending time with her two small dogs and organising a local puppy 'playgroup'.
Lesley-Anne Elbourne
Director / Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
Member Australian Association of Psychologists inc
Lesley-Anne is a child and adolescent psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, teens and parents in schools, disability services, and private practice. In January 2020 Lesley-Anne relocated from rural Victoria to to the far south coast to work as a Bushfire Counsellor and School Psychologist. She values genuine, friendly and collaborative approaches to mental health and well being and places high value on assisting her clients to utilise and grow their own unique strengths. Lesley-Anne is currently offering a range of assessment services and adopts a Neurodiversity affirming framework. She is also a PsychBA approved Supervisor and offers primary and secondary supervision to Provisional Psychologist and Psychologists. Outside of work, Lesley-Anne enjoys ocean swimming and hanging out with her English Cocker Spaniel.
Coastal Kids Psychology 2023
ABN 75 852 714 141
ABN 75 852 714 141