Counsellors
Jenni
Founder & Managing Director
Jenni is the creator and founder of Journey Counselling & Life Skills.
Jenni holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences, a Diploma in Community Services, and a Diploma in Business Management.
Jenni was recently voted a Finalist in the Local Business Person of the Year for 2022, 2023,2024 and 2025.
Jenni has a special focus on working with vulnerable people and advocating for them.
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.
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.
Hannah
(Queanbeyan rooms)
Counsellor/Art Therapist
Hannah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science with a Minor in Visual Arts, she then went on to do her Master’s in Art Therapy and is now a qualified Art Therapist registered with ANZACATA.
Hannah has a passion for working with people experiencing mental health issues and working with people with a disability. Hannah also has a passion for being creative and decided to combine all 3 in her sessions!
Personally, Hannah loves Cows and Wombats and endless drinking of Ice Coffees in Summer!
Diane
(Queanbeyan Rooms)
Counsellor
Diane is originally from Wisconsin USA and is a wonderful asset to our Journey team.
Diane has extensive experience in the field of Psychology with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Women’s studies.
Diane enjoys working with people who are experiencing significant mental health issues using an evidence-based framework.
Her experience working in this field for many years has brought compassion and understanding of challenging times for people.
Diane enjoys spending her personal time with her daughter and Boxer puppy!
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.
John
(Queanbeyan Rooms)
Counsellor
John has dedicated the first half of his career to the human services sector, with extensive experience across child and adolescent mental health, out-of-home care and various government community services.
He has also worked in complex overseas environments, providing support to refugees and asylum seekers in both Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
John has a Diploma in Community Services, a double Degree in Political Science and Psychology, followed by an honours year with a research thesis.
He is currently in the final semester of a master’s program in Psychology, preparing to bring his deep professional experience into clinical practice.
Outside of work, John is an avid hiker, and is currently on a mission to summit the 10 highest peaks in the Canberra region
Amy
(Queanbeyan Rooms)
Counsellor
Amy provides a safe and supportive space for clients to explore life’s challenges and build meaningful change.
With a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, Amy works collaboratively with clients to help them feel heard, valued and empowered. Her practice is grounded in empathy, authenticity and respect for each individuals unique story.
Amy has experience supporting clients with ADHD, crisis, trauma recovery, stress, grief and life transitions.
Outside of counselling, Amy enjoys fossicking and finding rocks, learning gem cutting, spending time with family and exploring the outdoors.
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 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!
Glenn
Social Support Team
Glenn has been working as a support worker in Queanbeyan since 2007.
He has lived experience of mental illness and believes having fun has been a crucial part of his recovery.
Glenn enjoys getting people out and doing things they like. He is passionate about what he does and loves having a job where being friendly and helpful is such a big part of the role.
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.
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’.
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!
Shelley
Social Support Team
Shelley is a bubbly, optimistic person. She brings her hard-won experience parenting children with complex trauma, mental health issues, and autism to assist others in navigating government and hospital systems and build connections within their communities.
Shelley understands the challenges mental health has on daily life and she practices daily compassion and aims to share that compassion with others.
She enjoys assisting with paperwork, building social connections and being active with clients.
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.
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.