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Lorna McInnes
Coastal Calm. Palm Cove

Hi, Lorna here.
My passion is in helping women and children to become healthier, happier and kicking their developmental, educational, independence, health & wellbeing or personal life goals through holistic counselling, life coaching and wellbeing.
My forte is in supporting others with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, MTHFR, digestive disorders, allergy, intolerance, thyroid and auto immune challenges.
On my own colourful journey I have learned and experienced first hand how inter-related these disorders are, the influence nutrition, gut health and toxins have on them and the overwhelm that can occur without the guidance and support of a practitioner who "gets it".
Yes, I also have had my own challenges living with my ASD and ADHD and I strongly believe in the importance of individualised early intervention plans to include connection, nutrition, self awareness, practical strategies and support for each unique child, individual and family to move forward, feel empowered and improve their lives.
My mission is to help women and children decrease their toxic load and increase their nutrition, to cleanse and nourish their body and brain, and to help them learn new life skills and reach new goals, one step at a time.
I understand the many strengths and challenges of being a woman, child or family navigating life through the lenses of ASD/ ADHD, chronic anxiety and/or trauma, how confusing and soul destroying it can be and how exhausting it is to continually mask and fit in, when we often cant even get our basic needs in order. Yes, "high functioning" can be a very contradictory and painful label to stand up to. Sometimes it's just plain insulting, especially when it comes to getting support or even a diagnosis. I feel very strongly about advocating for us neurospicies which is why Im writing parenting programs and ebooks to share my knowledge and what has worked for myself and my previous clients, especially since there is very limited funding, never mind understanding or knowledge to support our needs. I often explain it to people as having a full time job to do, before we even get to work or school.
I had no support really growing up in Scotland and luckily my path from age 6 when I knew I was "different" led me on a never ending journey of gathering information, researching, learning and helping others and Im very grateful that it led me to " now". I truly believe that, given the right strategies and supports, everyone can improve their life. If I did it, so can you my friend.
Qualifications and certificates
Diploma in Counselling ( AIPC)
Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA) level 1
Advanced Majors (AIPC) * Children & Adolescents. * Expressive Therapies. * Mindfulness
Registered naturopath (Dip) (since 2000) ACNHP, SNTR
Registered MINDD practitioner
Certified GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) practitioner
Early Childhood / Special Educator (Diploma qualified)
Education / Special Education (Cert 3&4)
Registered ABA Therapist (ABIA, ABIQ) 2013
Certified Mindfulness Educator ( Official Global Registry) 2025
Providing Neurodivergence therapy supports for Private clients and NDIS self and plan managed participants since 2015
ABN 63704604058
Doreen Lorna McInnes
Other certificates
NDIS worker orientation certificate, First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma training, Covid-19 training, Blue card, Police check, QLD driving license. I have 15 years of experience in Autism /ADHD and education/inclusion support and early intervention (DECS NT, HCWA & NDIS) and 21 years in naturopathic practice and bio-individual nutrition. I've completed training with experts like Carolyn Ledowsky ( MTHFR & Methylation) Dr. Attwood and various certifications, including Bioceuticals DNA training. I have previously developed innovative holistic therapy programs and have successfully supported thousands of clients with this approach.
I look forward to being able to guide and support your child, self or family on your journey of discovery, recovery and more discovery and offer free 15 min introductory phone consultations. Contact me to organise an appointment so as you can find out if Im the right person to help you. If not, I will guide you to someone who can.