MEET OUR TEAM
The Relationship and Personal Growth Specialists
Peter Janetzki – Counsellor/Educator
Dip.T., Grad.Dip.Soc.Sc., M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling),
CCAQ (Clin), PACFA Reg. 21092E-Mail: peter@peterj.com.au
Peter began his working life as a Manual Arts Teacher in private schools. After seven years he responded to the needs of both teachers and students alike by becoming a youth worker within the Schools Department of Scripture Union Queensland. Over the six years of co-ordinating and supporting students, teachers and families in this role, Peter gained an insight to his ultimate future; a future that involved counselling for individuals, couples and families. He has proactively combined this extensive skill set with his teaching qualifications and is also a dedicated professional educator catering for community groups, schools, corporations and Government departments.
In 1994 Peter moved into full time counselling, combining a growing private practice with the challenging environment of working with behaviourally disturbed children in the Primary Schools of Logan City for Education Queensland.
Throughout Peter's life, furthering his education has always been a priority. He completed his Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (Counselling) in 1995 and his Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) in 1999 at Queensland University of Technology. The combination of these qualifications with ongoing professional development, have resulted in Peter becoming a dedicated professional who is high ly recognised and regarded within the counselling community.
In 1999 Peter shifted his focus to developing his thriving private practice in Brisbane 's bayside suburb of Wellington Point. In practical terms, he tackles a broad spectrum of issues with adults and adolescents with the aim of empowering them to reach their potential. His passion is Relationships and Personal Development Counselling, and with his gift for lecturing, conducts numerous courses and seminars on topics ranging from professional development, team building, relationship growth, marriage and sexuality to parenting.
In July 2000 Peter commenced hosting ‘Talking Life' a weekly life issues, talk back radio program on Family Radio – Brisbane 96five. The show has aired weekly to over 200 stations across Australia and through the program he has interacted with literally thousands of people.
In addition to his counselling and education work, Peter now provides small businesses, corporations and Government departments a unique view few in Australia possess. A view encompassing how; individuals, small teams and larger groups interact, function, communicate, conflict and grow. This view has been developed over 30 years of his work in roles as a class teacher, youth worker, counsellor, educator and lecturer.
However Peter's greatest achievement has been his family consisting of Neroli, his wife of 31 years, two daughters Kate and Rebecca and son-in-law Wes. Peter is also a passionate Brisbane Lions Supporter and a keen surf fisherman.
Mike has a Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) from Christian Heritage College and has spent many years working with teenagers and adults in both church and para-church organisations in Australia and the United States . Mike's areas of focus include working with individuals and couples relationship issues, as well as anger, identity and self-esteem. He has a special interest in working with men and the particular challenges they face to life and relationships. He is an associate member of the Christian Counsellor's Association of Australia (Qld). Mike was the recipant of two awards at his gradution the first a 'Dean's Award' for outsatanding academic performance and the second the inaugural 'Making the Difference Award' for community contributionMike is married to Janine and they have a teenage son and daughter.
Assoc.Dip.Early Childhood, B.Soc.Sc.(Education and Counselling), Grad.Dip.Counselling, M.Counselling.
ACA Reg # 8810.E-mail: craig@peterj.com.au
Craig has a Masters in Counselling, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Bachelor of Social Science (Education & Counselling) from Christian Heritage College Brisbane. He also has an Associate Diploma in Early Childhood from North Point TAFE College.
From Craig’s work in early childhood he discovered his passion for assisting families in developing stronger, healthier and better family relationships and family dynamics. This passion has lead Craig to pursue his further studies. Whilst furthering his education Craig has worked in a variety of counselling settings as well as other part time jobs. Craig is not scared of hard work as he has learnt invaluable life lessons from working in his family’s business as a concreter.
Craig brings with him a diverse counselling experience that allows him to work with Adults, Children and Adolescent, Individuals and Couples, from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, covering a wide range of issues.
Craig’s life philosophy is: Every moment in life is an opportunity to learn, to seek truth and add meaning to life and others around him.
Craig is a passionate supporter of the Brisbane Lions, he also enjoys travelling and reading. However his greatest achievement is being married to Naomi and together growing their family of two children.
Richard is currently completing his Masters in Counselling from Christian Heritage College. He also has a Diploma of Ministry from Vision College (NSW) and has worked for over a decade as a Baptist pastor, including the role of Senior Pastor of a church in Brisbane’s southside. In this capacity, he experienced a vast array of challenges that individuals, couples and families face in life. This has led him into counselling. Prior to pastoral life, Richard spent many years as marketing manager of an international IT developer, and has a first-hand insight into the performance pressures of the business world. Richard is a gifted communicator and enjoys working with men, women, couples and families. Whilst Richard is completing his Masters he will be providing a lower cost service for our clients.
Richard is a Brisbane Lions tragic, and is happily devoted to his wife Judy and their three teenage sons. He loves writing, silence (rare with teenage boys), walking in the bush, swimming in the surf and a good red.
Victoria Roubin – Counsellor, Author, Speaker
B.Mus, M.Counselling (in progress)
E-mail: vikki@peterj.com.au
Vikki graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium in 1992 with a Bachelor of Music degree. After completing an award-winning thesis in her final year, she became one of Australia’s first singing teachers to specialise solely in contemporary vocal technique. As such, she has worked in a lecturing, teaching and performing capacity for the last 25 years. More recently her work has evolved to incorporate vocal therapy.
Aside to this, Vikki’s life has been strongly shaped by a longstanding battle with mental illness, something that first reared its head a month after her 16th birthday. Undiagnosed and largely unsupported for a good many years, it left her feeling desperately misunderstood, deeply isolated and altogether different from what she now refers to as ‘The Normal People’. For this reason Vikki’s interest has become increasingly focused on issues of mental health and emotional well-being.
Since recovering, much of her attention and energy has been spent helping other ‘Wobblers’, a term she uses most respectfully and most endearingly to refer to anyone suffering from tricky times, mental illness, creative frustration or general muddledness in life. Her heart, quite simply, is to encourage all women to live their best life by loving the person they are, loving the people around them and loving the life they live. To this end, she has opened both heart and home to personally mentor dozens of women in need and personal crisis. In 2005, her passion was formally recognised when she was asked to lead a large mentoring program for an inner-city youth initiative.
Vikki’s story; a memoir called, Wobbly: One Woman’s Journey to Onward and Upward, published in 2010 was awarded the Caleb Award for best non-fiction memoir for 2011. Its message is simple: depression is not a life sentence, it doesn’t have to limit life’s possibilities for you and it most certainly doesn’t have to define you. Vikki has also published an accompanying workbook and a journal which is used by psychologists, doctors and other professional people-helpers.
Vikki is currently completing her Master’s in counselling at Christian Heritage College. Her heart’s desire is to work with clients affected by trauma, abuse issues and mental illness. As a gifted communicator, she regularly speaks in schools, support groups, corporate events and seminar training programs.
Vikki has been married to Andrew for 24 years, and they have two teenage children and one naughty beagle.
Jess has Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Queensland . She has taught Secondary Science & Maths and is a registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers .
Jess teaches the ‘Why Not Just Wait Program' (see Seminars, Training & Professional Development) with Peter. She coordinates the Shine program for Rochedale Baptist Church , at Rochedale State High School , is mad keen basketballer, loves travel and her extended family. Jess is a clear and engaging communicator who connects extremely well with young people.
Jess has a young daughter.
Neroli Janetzki – Practice Manager & Peter's Personal Assistant
(Location: Wellington Point)
E-mail: admin@peterj.com.au
Not only is Neroli the lovely voice that you hear on the end of your telephone when she responds to enquiries, she also coordinates appointments for our counsellors, coordinates our seminars, and oversees the administration of the practise. It is our endeavour to respond to all telephone calls and e-mails immediately however there are times when Neroli is unavailable and she will reply as soon possible.As the surname suggests Neroli is also Peter's wife.
All our counsellors participate in regular counselling supervision to maintain practice accountability.
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Mid October 2008 our practice manager Neroli (who is also married to Peter) was diagnosed with breast cancer. After treatment including a mastectomy and breast reconstruction (on 2 December 2008) and Chemotherapy in the first half of 2009 all is well. Therefore we are proud supporters of Pink Ribbon.
When Neroli's hair started to fall out Peter decided to join her in the removal of her hair. Peter calls it ‘chemo empathy’.
Thank you to all of you who offered well wishes, support, care, concern and prayers. Without these our journey would be so much more difficult. Thank you Peter J.
Video of Neroli sharing with her Church - Birkdale Baptist Church on
Sunday 22 Feb 2009
Video of Neroli sharing with her Church - Birkdale Baptist Church on
Sunday 22 Feb 2009
Listen to Peter live every Sunday night - 8:00pm - 10:00pm (AEST) - on Talking Life on Brisbane's 96five &
Week nights 11:00pm to 2:00am
For more than 10 years Peter has been the host of Talking Life a talkback program that tackles a wide range of life issues from a Christian perspective. Many of the topics are issues that the church has difficulty in discussing in open forums. The program is often challenging, thought provoking and helpful, and aims to connect listeners with community and Christian support agencies.
