— Welcome, I’m Jenny…

About Me

I am a psychologist, clinical supervisor, trainer and educator based on the Sunshine Coast. ​

I run my counselling business, JEMECO Psychology via Telehealth.

I am the author of the Mental Health Reference Resource for Drug & Alcohol Workers for NSW Health; Trimming the Grass, a self-help resource for reducing cannabis use and co-author of the chapter “Alcohol and Young People” in Practical Interventions for Young People at Risk; The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Peer Education with Parents and the APS’ substance use position and discussion papers.

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Education​

I have a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Master of Arts (Psychology). Additionally I have a Masters of Education (Adult Education) and Certificate IVs in Assessment and Workplace Training, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health. I have written a variety of workshops and publications and managed a number of projects involving education and training.

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Previously…​

I have worked for Qld Health, NSW Health, Ramsay Clinic Caloundra and a number of Non Government Organisations. I have provided training for NSW Health, QLD Health, the Community Centre for Welfare Training (CCWT), the Centre for Education and Information on Drugs and Alcohol (CEIDA), the NSW Department of Community Services (DOCS), Centrelink, the Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) and QUEST College as well as a number of other services and organisations. For 10 years I was an educator and clinical supervision at ACAP University College. I also travelled to Indonesia a number of times to deliver training to government and community workers. I have also sat on a number of committees such as the Australian Psychological Society’s Interest Group on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Psychology and Working Group on Substance Use Issues.

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And now…​

I work for a psychology service 4 days a week as Clinical Team Leader and run my private practice on evenings and Friday.

I live in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with my two daughters, two guinea pigs and one gorgeous pet rat. I love body surfing big waves, tinkering in my garden and thoroughly enjoy a good belly laugh.