Meet the Team.
We’re a small but perfectly formed group here at Positive Future Self.
Jenny Podorozhnaya
Jenny Podorozhnaya is a Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health Practitioner, Neurofeedback Therapy Practitioner, and Trauma informed therapist with training in EMDR. Jenny is also a qualified NLP practitioner and trainer and hypnotherapist. Jenny has been working with 1-1 clients and groups since 2005.
Initially working in a volunteer role with a charity targeting addictive behaviours, Jenny worked in both counselling and residential settings assisting individuals and families with the impact of addiction, and helping them make the changes they wanted to live a more resourceful life.
As part of her professional development, Jenny went on to train as a Hypnotherapist and was registered with the General Hypnotherapy register in the United Kingdom in 2009.
Jenny then continued her studies and went on to become a trainer for the International Neuro Linguistic Programming Trainers Association (INLPTA) in 2010. Delivering training for various organisations including NHS, various charities and also bespoke training for groups and businesses.
To further her knowledge in Counselling she studied for 2 and a half years to successfully achieve her Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Masters equivalent) in 2013 and has since then completed all requirements to gain clinical accreditation with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) and is listed on the PACFA website.
Since practicing in Australia Jenny has continued her training becoming an EMDR and Neurofeedback Therapy practitioner, gaining qualifications and recognition as a clinical supervisor, and is in the process of finalising her Mental Health Practitioner Registration.
Jenny is a Mum of four and wife fortunate enough to be living in beautiful Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.
Initially working in a volunteer role with a charity targeting addictive behaviours, Jenny worked in both counselling and residential settings assisting individuals and families with the impact of addiction, and helping them make the changes they wanted to live a more resourceful life.
As part of her professional development, Jenny went on to train as a Hypnotherapist and was registered with the General Hypnotherapy register in the United Kingdom in 2009.
Jenny then continued her studies and went on to become a trainer for the International Neuro Linguistic Programming Trainers Association (INLPTA) in 2010. Delivering training for various organisations including NHS, various charities and also bespoke training for groups and businesses.
To further her knowledge in Counselling she studied for 2 and a half years to successfully achieve her Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Masters equivalent) in 2013 and has since then completed all requirements to gain clinical accreditation with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) and is listed on the PACFA website.
Since practicing in Australia Jenny has continued her training becoming an EMDR and Neurofeedback Therapy practitioner, gaining qualifications and recognition as a clinical supervisor, and is in the process of finalising her Mental Health Practitioner Registration.
Jenny is a Mum of four and wife fortunate enough to be living in beautiful Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.
Kerry Porter
Kerry Porter is a counsellor who qualified for her Counselling Diploma through The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors in 1997.
Kerry has completed training in Counselling Skills, EMDR, Abuse Counselling, Relationships and Conflict Resolution, Practicalities of Counselling and Stress and Stress Management.
She completed the Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Training in 2012, and also the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program in 2018.
Kerry has worked for many years with primary school aged children, and with disengaged youth. She has also worked as a support person for carers of all ages, and in Aged Care Coordination. Kerry has a special interest is helping clients work through low self esteem and self worth, anxiety and stress related issues.
Kerry believes that clients have the ability to find the pathway to a happy and full life. She is here to work alongside clients, and to help them find their way. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and together, it can be found.
Kerry has completed training in Counselling Skills, EMDR, Abuse Counselling, Relationships and Conflict Resolution, Practicalities of Counselling and Stress and Stress Management.
She completed the Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Training in 2012, and also the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program in 2018.
Kerry has worked for many years with primary school aged children, and with disengaged youth. She has also worked as a support person for carers of all ages, and in Aged Care Coordination. Kerry has a special interest is helping clients work through low self esteem and self worth, anxiety and stress related issues.
Kerry believes that clients have the ability to find the pathway to a happy and full life. She is here to work alongside clients, and to help them find their way. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and together, it can be found.
Karen Rohrlach
Karen Rohrlach is the Business Manager at Positive Future Self. She is here to support the team and help welcome you to our space. She is responsible for the systems and processes at Positive Future Self and resolving any queries you might have.
Karen has a history of Program Management in Out of Hospital Strategies (Chronic Condition Management) at Country Health SA and is undertaking her Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy after completing a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). Karen has qualifications in Transactional Analysis, Project Management and is a qualified Kinesiologist and coach with 5 years experience working with clients on their healing journey. Karen has a passion for improving access to services on the Eyre Peninsula, and holding the space to assist clients to grow to their fullest potential.
Karen has a history of Program Management in Out of Hospital Strategies (Chronic Condition Management) at Country Health SA and is undertaking her Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy after completing a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). Karen has qualifications in Transactional Analysis, Project Management and is a qualified Kinesiologist and coach with 5 years experience working with clients on their healing journey. Karen has a passion for improving access to services on the Eyre Peninsula, and holding the space to assist clients to grow to their fullest potential.
Tracy Boast
Tracy Boast has been our neuro-feedback clinician since October 2019. Not only is she a trained technician for neuro-feedback, she has the lived experience of watching her two children with diagnosis of both ASD and ADHD respectively, improve significantly using neuro-feedback.
Tracy is passionate about neuro-feedback as she has seen incredible improvements in her clients and in her own children. Tracy is committed to continuous exploration of neuro-feedback and how it can further help people with issues such as eating disorders, women’s health, insomnia, fine motor skills etc.
Tracy is passionate about neuro-feedback as she has seen incredible improvements in her clients and in her own children. Tracy is committed to continuous exploration of neuro-feedback and how it can further help people with issues such as eating disorders, women’s health, insomnia, fine motor skills etc.
Leah Hitchcock
Leah Hitchcock has come onboard as a neurofeedback technician.
Leah has first-hand experience with children on the spectrum, and is extremely passionate about learning the inner-workings of the brain.
Leah has first-hand experience with children on the spectrum, and is extremely passionate about learning the inner-workings of the brain.
Annie Bender
Annie Bender is our friendly receptionist, and is the first face you see when you come into Positive Future Self. She is here to help you manage your appointments, and with any queries you have when you pop into Positive Future Self.
Annie has lived on the West Coast for over 20 years and has been a part of the Port Lincoln Community for over 11 years. Annie has a vast range of experience in reception, administration and workplace safety, and provides professional support for our clients.
Annie has lived on the West Coast for over 20 years and has been a part of the Port Lincoln Community for over 11 years. Annie has a vast range of experience in reception, administration and workplace safety, and provides professional support for our clients.
Nathan Roberts
Nathan Roberts is our business trainee at Positive Future Self. Completing a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management to grant him access into university in 2022 to study social work.
Nathan is one of the first faces you will see when you enter Positive Future Self. With his barista training, he can make one of the best coffees in Lincoln.
Nathan is one of the first faces you will see when you enter Positive Future Self. With his barista training, he can make one of the best coffees in Lincoln.
