Peter Janetzki – Counsellor/Educator Dip.T., Grad.Dip.Soc.Sc., M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling), MQCA, RMCCAQ E-Mail: peter@peterj.com.au |
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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 more than 25 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 twenty six years, two daughters Kate and Rebecca and son-in-law Wes. Peter is also a passionate Brisbane Lions Supporter and a keen surf fisherman.
Esther has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from University of Queensland and a Master of Counselling from Christian Heritage College. Esther has worked as an Occupational Therapist in both community and government settings, specializing in the disability field. Her counselling is also enriched by her time spent on staff at a residential Bible College in NSW. Within her counselling, her speciality areas include working with individuals who have experiences of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, intellectual or physical disabilities and their carers.
She is the practicum coordinator and a sessional lecturer at Christian Heritage College, working with Undergraduate Social Science students. Esther is passionate about seeing transformative healing happen within community and group settings. She has a love of nature and spends much of her free time with her family and friends.
Esther was the recipant of two awards at her gradution the first a 'Dean's Award' for outsatanding academic performance and the second the 'Making the Difference Award' for community contribution.
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Mike is married to Janine and they have a son and a daughter.
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Heather has a Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) from Christian Heritage College and is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Counselling. Heather commenced her counselling career at Lifeline 12 years ago and since then has been instrumental in growing a church based community counselling centre at Logan Uniting. She also has experience working in a family unit providing support to families with children at risk of going into care and/or experiencing behavioural challenges as well as with Relationships Australia. Heather's specialty areas are abuse, identity, relationship, grief and loss.
Heather is married to Stuart and has a teenage son and daughter.
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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.
She is married to Geoff and they have a young daughter.
Neroli Janetzki – Practice Manager & Peter's Personal Assistant
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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.