Life Training

Life Training, formerly known as ‘Ability-Counselling and Training’, provides Counselling, Forensic Social Work and Art Therapy.  It is based in Maryborough, Queensland. It was born from an identified gap in support services to those with mental health issues after coming out of custodial sentences, and their families, however has expanded to provide therapeutic and forensic services to the community.

Over the past 25 years I have worked in various roles in differing Human Services organisations.  I strived to improve the impact of crime on others, developing and implementing policies where police refer victims and offenders to support agencies. 

I have achieved recognition by way of Awards, for my work with reintegration of offenders into the community, and working innovatively with those at risk of offending.  This was able to be achieved through effective stakeholder engagements,  and the development and implementation of an animal therapy program which targeted emotion dysregulation, domestic violence, anger and depression, anti-social behaviours, trauma, substance abuse, and mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

My focus for the past few years has been in the community - working with individuals, and researching for projects to assist clients holistically at a community level.

Life Training commenced in Far North Queensland in 2015.  I have moved the business to Maryborough, whilst continuing to support those in the Cairns and Tablelands regions.  

Jenny is an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Australian Chapter (AFCC).