Innate Therapies

18/12/2025

We are very excited to welcome Jerry to work with us next year at our Innisfail office -

Hi, I’m Jerry, a counsellor & psychotherapist who’s passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are.

I hold a Bachelor in Counselling & Psychotherapy, with a special focus on trauma-informed practice. My approach is warm, holistic, and down-to-earth, informed by my previous experience in crisis support and community services working with people of all ages and backgrounds.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work. I take a collaborative, client-centred approach, tailoring our sessions to suit your individual needs and goals.

I am currently completing Interplay Therapy and am able to see children, adolescents, adults and couples at Innate Therapies Innisfail office or online.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time in nature exploring beautiful Innisfail and it surrounds, getting stuck into a good book or show, and making time for yoga and mindfulness to stay grounded.

18/12/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our School Leaver Employment Supports Team at Innate Therapies 🌟

At Innate Therapies, we support school leavers and people of all ages who are wanting to build their skills, grow their confidence, and move toward meaningful employment. If you love empowering others and enjoy creating tailored, real-world learning experiences — this role might be your perfect fit.

✨ What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting school leavers and adults to explore their strengths and employment pathways
• Building practical job-readiness skills (communication, organisation, problem-solving & more)
• Assisting with resumes, job applications, interview prep & workplace expectations
• Connecting participants with work experience, volunteering and community opportunities
• Working alongside families, support coordinators, schools and local employers

✨ We’re looking for someone who:
• Builds genuine, supportive relationships
• Can tailor support to suit different ages, abilities and employment goals
• Has experience in disability, employment services, youth work, counselling, education, or similar (or is keen to grow!)
• Holds or can obtain a Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening

✨ What we offer:
• A warm, supportive workplace with a passionate team
• Flexible hours
• Professional development opportunities
• A meaningful role where you can truly change someone’s life

📩 Sound like you?
Send us your resume + a short cover letter telling us why you’d love to join Innate Therapies.

15/12/2025

This is worth a watch, we never know what others are going through

15/12/2025

Our hearts are with the people, families and children affected by the events at Bondi Beach. What should be a place of joy and safety was suddenly touched by fear, and that shock and sadness are felt far beyond the shoreline. 💙

How to respond to your child when they ask question about the incident that has occurred at Bondi.

Talking to a child after an act of terrorism is difficult, and how you respond should depend largely on the child’s age, temperament, and what they already know.
Below are clear, research-based guidelines with example language you can adapt.
Guidelines for all ages
1. Stay calm and grounded
Children take emotional cues from adults. Even if you’re distressed, try to speak slowly and calmly.
2. Start by asking what they know
This prevents misinformation and lets you correct gently.
a. “Can you tell me what you heard about what happened?”
3. Be honest, but limit details
Avoid graphic or sensational descriptions. More detail does not help children feel safer.
4. Validate feelings
There is no “wrong” reaction.
a. “It makes sense to feel scared or confused.”
5. Emphasize safety and helpers
Balance fear with reassurance.
a. “Many people work every day to keep us safe, and they responded quickly.”
6. Limit media exposure – For them and for you

Click on the link to see more age guided responses -

Talking to a child after an act of terrorism is difficult, and how you respond should depend largely on the child’s age, temperament, and what they already know. Below are clear, research-based guidelines with example language you can adapt.

12/12/2025

Happy Friday everyone.

This is just a reminder to all our clients that our last day open for the year is next Friday 19th December 2025 and we will open again Monday 5th January 2026.

10/12/2025

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I can't believe i am putting up a post for next year already...!

Here is our next Bringing up Great Kids program we have on

If anyone is interested you can register online here -

https://innatetherapies.com/bringing-up-great-kids-form/

09/12/2025

Check out our latest blog about children talking about monsters and what that might look like

Monsters are simply the language children use when they don’t yet have the words for big feelings. A “monster” might be: A worry they can’t explain. A change that feels too big

06/12/2025

Why Play Therapy - Play is a nessesary part of every child’s development.

Play Therapy helps children learn how to interact with their environment, solve problems, develop motor skills, set healthy bounderies, acquire language and learn body awareness.

For children with additional needs, play can be especially powerful in helping them build these skills in a way that feels natural and engaging.

We can offer in clinic sessions or outreach to school/daycare or home.

For more information or you want to make a referral in Cairns or Innisfail please call 0414 480 934

03/12/2025

Thankyou Jess for attending on behalf of Innate Therapies. Great bunch of committed providers.

03/12/2025

Bit of a treat for the kids in Pormpuraaw, the Air Force plane is very loud 😀

01/12/2025

Last trip to Pormpuraaw for 2025. It's always a adventure and a privilege 🤗😀

01/12/2025

We were so excited to receive some Slushies.....thankyou so much, you made our day