Meet Jacinta

About Me

Hi, I’m Jacinta- an experienced Occupational Therapist and the creator of

The Inner Clue Detectives. 

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Through my work with children and families, I’ve seen how often children are expected to manage big emotions before they’ve been supported to understand what’s happening within their bodies. Many are encouraged to “self-regulate” without first being guided to recognise or interpret their inner clues. 

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I’ve also seen this same pattern reflected in adult mental health, where many people were not given the opportunity to develop this understanding earlier in life. This highlighted a clear gap- particularly in Australia- for developmentally appropriate, neuroaffirming resources that support children to build interoceptive awareness in ways that feel safe, engaging, and accessible. 

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My work is grounded in trauma-informed, neuroaffirming practice and centres on the belief that regulation develops through connection and support. This led me to create The Inner Clue Detectives- a gentle, developmentally appropriate approach designed to help children notice, understand, and respond to their inner clues through safe, supportive co-regulation.