Lorna McInnes

Coastal Calm is a boutique wellbeing clinic in Palm Cove in beautiful Far North Queensland, providing holistic counselling, life & wellbeing coaching and naturopathic consultations for women and children who are looking to improve their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, whilst developing practical daily life skills.

 

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Welcome to my website. I hope you find it helpful and inspiring. 

 

My mission is to help you or your child flow more gently through the journey of life, feeling well,

happy, calm, safe, present, connected, resilient and empowered.

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 I have combined all of my professional training and experience in neurodivergence, counselling and life coaching, early childhood intervention, education and naturopathy, with my lived experience with Au/DHD, anxiety, CPTSD, hyperthyroidism, MTHFR and allergies, and feel blessed to be able to share what Ive learned to help my neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, through holistic counselling and wellbeing.

Previously holistic and counselling were not found in one sentence. Now it's an up and coming accepted therapeutic approach. Very exciting !

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I live a happy, healthy, balanced life, with organisation, connection and so much more..... and Im pleased to share some of what has worked for myself and thousands of my clients over the past 21 years and

​​​now distilled my passion into holistic counselling, parent coaching programs and naturopathic consultations, to inspire, support and empower others on their path.

 

What can I support you with ?​

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Nutrition & lifestyle

Calm & de stress at Coastal Calm 

Nervous system wellbeing & regulation

Counselling for past, present & future concerns

Anxiety, social anxiety, stress, overwhelm, depression

Social & emotional understanding, acceptance & self regulation

Self esteem, confidence & resilience

Trauma informed care

Self awareness & change

Radical self care & acceptance

Foundations of wellbeing

Understanding neurodiversity and masking

​Mindfulness

Psycho education

Executive functioning

Gut, brain, immune & whole person wellbeing.

Cleansing & Replenishing

MTHFR / Methylation, Pyroluria

Heavy metal & environmental toxins

Allergy & Intolerance

Functional testing 

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Services

In "Coastal Calm" or by Teletherapy  ( all over Australia & New Zealand )

 

I provide integrative holistic counselling, which may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) , Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with trauma informed, strength, action and play based counselling approaches.

Other approaches, such as or Person Centred approach may be integrated, according to each individuals age, ability, needs and range of strengths, challenges, situations, goals, expected outcomes and interests.

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What is Holistic counselling?​

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Holistic evidence-based counselling integrates conventional, research-backed psychological techniques—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches—with a whole-person perspective that considers mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. This approach treats underlying causes rather than just symptoms, often incorporating lifestyle factors like diet and exercise to foster lasting, personalized, and sustainable change. 

 

 Core Principles of Holistic Evidence-Based Counselling

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 Whole-Person Approach: Addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

 Evidence-Informed: Uses validated techniques like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, ensuring safety and effectiveness.

 Client-Led & Personalised: Tailors flexible, collaborative sessions adapted to individual goals and needs.

 Root Cause Focus: Aims to understand why issues arise, rather than just treating symptoms.

 Empowerment: Encourages active participation in the healing journey. 

 

 Benefits and Applications

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 Comprehensive Care: Treats anxiety, overwhelm, depression, trauma, and burnout by looking beyond just talk therapy.

 Physical & Mental Connection: Explores how stress impacts physical health (e.g., headaches, gut issues).

 Integrated Techniques: May combine therapy with lifestyle improvements, such as nutrition and exercise recommendations.

 Increased Self-Awareness: Focuses on understanding the individual’s world, allowing for deeper self-connection and personal growth.

 

 This approach is highly beneficial for those seeking a more comprehensive, compassionate and personalised path to mental health,  often resulting in increased resilience and improved quality of life. 

 

 This holistic counselling approach allows for a "diverse toolbox," combining traditional, structured interventions

with lifestyle adjustments to improve overall quality of life. 

 

Mind-Based Techniques:

- Mindfulness

- Meditation and visualisation

- Positive psychology interventions

 

Heart-centred Approaches:

- Self-compassion

 

Body-Based Approaches:

- Somatic techniques

- Breathwork 

- Deep relaxation techniques

- Movement

 

Spirit-Centered Practices:

- Spiritual & cultural exploration and meaning

- Nature-based therapy

- Creative arts 

- Sound 

 

Lifestyle Integration:

- Nutritional check-in

- Sleep hygiene 

- Exercise and movement 

- Radical self care and acceptance

- Stress management. 

 

Together, we will create a plan for our sessions ​

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 I provide private and NDIS self & plan managed services, locally and online around Australia and New Zealand and am currently reapplying for NDIS registration under Therapy supports/ Daily living (other practitioner) 

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