Team
Counsellors
Jenni
Founder & Managing Director
Jenni is the creator and founder of Journey Counselling & Life Skills.
Jenni holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Master's in Counselling, a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences, an Advanced Diploma in Community Services, and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
Jenni was recently voted a Finalist in the Local Business Person of the Year for 2022, 2023,2024, and 2026!
Working in the field for over 20 years, Jenni has a special focus on working with vulnerable people and advocating for them. Jenni has worked in foster care, homeless sector, domestic violence crisis services, refuges and youth and community support, which has given her a well rounded view of what supports are available and how best to navigate the ever changing systems.
Jenni runs a person-centered and trauma-informed practice where every person who walks through the doors of Journey is the most important person in the world.
Jenni is very compassionate and empathetic with a particular interest in working with Domestic & Family Violence and child protection based issues.
In her down time, Jenni enjoys working on her Youtube channel “JourneyswithJenni”.
Jenni holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Master's in Counselling, a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences, an Advanced Diploma in Community Services, and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
Jenni was recently voted a Finalist in the Local Business Person of the Year for 2022, 2023,2024, and 2026!
Working in the field for over 20 years, Jenni has a special focus on working with vulnerable people and advocating for them. Jenni has worked in foster care, homeless sector, domestic violence crisis services, refuges and youth and community support, which has given her a well rounded view of what supports are available and how best to navigate the ever changing systems.
Jenni runs a person-centered and trauma-informed practice where every person who walks through the doors of Journey is the most important person in the world.
Jenni is very compassionate and empathetic with a particular interest in working with Domestic & Family Violence and child protection based issues.
In her down time, Jenni enjoys working on her Youtube channel “JourneyswithJenni”.
Chris
Counsellor (Queanbeyan rooms)
Chris creates a space that immediately helps you feel comfortable and heard.
Chris comes from a place of empathy and compassion for the people he works with and has the ability to validate your concerns with a nonjudgmental viewpoint.
Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and in particular enjoys working with young people in helping them see their true potential.
Chris enjoys watching all types of sport and being part of his local community.
Chris comes from a place of empathy and compassion for the people he works with and has the ability to validate your concerns with a nonjudgmental viewpoint.
Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and in particular enjoys working with young people in helping them see their true potential.
Chris enjoys watching all types of sport and being part of his local community.
Bev
(Telehealth) Counsellor
Bev has been a counsellor and hypnotherapist for the last 16 years and absolutely loves what she does! Bev has trained over 70 hypnotherapists and she is a supervisor in the hypnotherapy industry.
She loves to combine counselling with the deeper release work (when appropriate) to allow clients to really let go of the pain and trauma held in the cells.
Bev has a Psychology Degree with Honours and has a special interest in Family and Domestic Violence where she also sits on the board of DVAssist, an organisation providing support for people experiencing domestic violence in rural WA.
Bev is a big believer that we are not our story. Life has its ups and downs but is not what defines us, rather we are who we believe we are inside.
Bev is available for telehealth counselling and hypnotherapy.
She loves to combine counselling with the deeper release work (when appropriate) to allow clients to really let go of the pain and trauma held in the cells.
Bev has a Psychology Degree with Honours and has a special interest in Family and Domestic Violence where she also sits on the board of DVAssist, an organisation providing support for people experiencing domestic violence in rural WA.
Bev is a big believer that we are not our story. Life has its ups and downs but is not what defines us, rather we are who we believe we are inside.
Bev is available for telehealth counselling and hypnotherapy.
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Ben
(Queanbeyan Rooms) Counsellor
With more than 20 years of experience across social work, policing, child protection, youth justice and therapeutic care, Ben brings a wealth of professional and life experience to his counselling practice. A social worker by qualification, Ben is also undertaking postgraduate studies in counselling.
Ben has spent much of his working life alongside people navigating adversity, trauma, difficult relationships, family challenges and major life transitions. His approach is warm, straightforward and practical, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to be heard, understood and supported without judgement.
He has a particular interest in working with men, adolescents and young adults, helping them explore challenges involving confidence, identity, relationships, emotional wellbeing, personal direction and change.
Outside work, Ben is a writer, music lover and small business owner with a lifelong fascination for people, their stories and what makes us who we are.
Ben believes that our past may help explain who we are, but it doesn't have to determine who we become.
Ben has spent much of his working life alongside people navigating adversity, trauma, difficult relationships, family challenges and major life transitions. His approach is warm, straightforward and practical, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to be heard, understood and supported without judgement.
He has a particular interest in working with men, adolescents and young adults, helping them explore challenges involving confidence, identity, relationships, emotional wellbeing, personal direction and change.
Outside work, Ben is a writer, music lover and small business owner with a lifelong fascination for people, their stories and what makes us who we are.
Ben believes that our past may help explain who we are, but it doesn't have to determine who we become.
Danny
(Batemans Bay rooms) Counsellor
Danny brings with him a wealth of experience and holds a Master’s in Social Work, a Bachelor’s in Social Science, and a Diploma in Health Science. Danny‘s experience has been in the health sector in particular as a counsellor in the drug and alcohol field and mental health areas.
Danny understands the complex needs some people present with and his relaxed approach puts you at ease to help work through the challenges you may be facing.
Danny is always looking at situations through several lenses to help people manage their emotions and current situations.
Danny enjoys going to the beach with his dog and sitting by a warm fire in winter.
Danny understands the complex needs some people present with and his relaxed approach puts you at ease to help work through the challenges you may be facing.
Danny is always looking at situations through several lenses to help people manage their emotions and current situations.
Danny enjoys going to the beach with his dog and sitting by a warm fire in winter.
Social Support Team
Jessica
Support Coordinator and Social Support Team
Jessica holds her Bachelor in Science of Psychology and takes her work in this field seriously. Jessica is currently studying her Masters in Counselling to further enhance her professional skillset.
Jessica is an energetic and passionate individual who loves meeting new people and helping those who need that extra support in everyday tasks!
Jessica is warm and welcoming and you can easily relax in her company!
On the weekends Jessica enjoys visiting the South Coast and her family farm to play with the animals!
Jessica is an energetic and passionate individual who loves meeting new people and helping those who need that extra support in everyday tasks!
Jessica is warm and welcoming and you can easily relax in her company!
On the weekends Jessica enjoys visiting the South Coast and her family farm to play with the animals!
Isabella
Social Support Team and Administration
Isabella has a special interest in Sociology and understanding people’s behaviours.
Isabella looks after our Administration and works in the social support team supporting staff and clients with day to day tasks and ensuring we are all running on time!
Isabella also works with young children with behavioural challenges and she has a compassionate and empathetic approach to her work.
In her downtime Isabella enjoys walking and reading.
Isabella looks after our Administration and works in the social support team supporting staff and clients with day to day tasks and ensuring we are all running on time!
Isabella also works with young children with behavioural challenges and she has a compassionate and empathetic approach to her work.
In her downtime Isabella enjoys walking and reading.
Anjali
Social Support Team
Anjali is no stranger to working in this field and she loves it!
She comes with her deep compassion and passion to improve outcomes for our clients.
Anjali’s balanced world view and lived experiences in many countries gives her a unique cultural lens. Her spirituality is honed in interests ranging from art therapy, animal welfare and meditative practices, while keeping a practical outlook.
Anjali sums up her attitude as ‘ always listening, always learning’.
She comes with her deep compassion and passion to improve outcomes for our clients.
Anjali’s balanced world view and lived experiences in many countries gives her a unique cultural lens. Her spirituality is honed in interests ranging from art therapy, animal welfare and meditative practices, while keeping a practical outlook.
Anjali sums up her attitude as ‘ always listening, always learning’.
Stacey
Social Support Team
Stacey has worked in the mental health and disability field for many years.
Stacey understands challenges people face in their lives and she does what she can, when she can to help improve peoples lives and days!
Stacey holds a Certificate III in Individual Support in Community Services and is registered to provide CPR.
Stacey enjoys being outdoors whenever she can be and lives life to the fullest!
Stacey understands challenges people face in their lives and she does what she can, when she can to help improve peoples lives and days!
Stacey holds a Certificate III in Individual Support in Community Services and is registered to provide CPR.
Stacey enjoys being outdoors whenever she can be and lives life to the fullest!
Brielle
Social Support Team
Brielle is a compassionate and empathetic person and she is currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support.
Brielle's previous work experience brings exceptional customer service skills and problem solving abilities which she utilises in her work in the social support field.
She is passionate about her new career in disability support and she has a strong interest in helping clients build their confidence, independence and connection within the community.
Ella
Social Support Team
Ella is a charismatic and compassionate person who is passionate about helping people in the community.
Ella tailors her support to each individuals needs- whether that is being out in the community, lending a hand with day-to-day tasks, or simply having a chat over coffee. She strives to create a safe and welcoming space where people feel understood and supported.
Ella is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling to further enhance her skills.
Ella tailors her support to each individuals needs- whether that is being out in the community, lending a hand with day-to-day tasks, or simply having a chat over coffee. She strives to create a safe and welcoming space where people feel understood and supported.
Ella is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling to further enhance her skills.
Rob
Social Support Team
Rob is a peer mentor for our male clients and also camera shy!.
Rob has achieved great outcomes with our clients including practical tasks such as attending appointments, banking tasks and building/house maintenance tasks.
Rob is a compassionate person who understands that no two individuals are the same and we all have our own uniqueness, which he celebrates.
Rob is affectionately referred to as “Uncle Rob” by his Journey Family.
Rob has achieved great outcomes with our clients including practical tasks such as attending appointments, banking tasks and building/house maintenance tasks.
Rob is a compassionate person who understands that no two individuals are the same and we all have our own uniqueness, which he celebrates.
Rob is affectionately referred to as “Uncle Rob” by his Journey Family.
