Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy

05/02/2026

So great to open our doors today for Play Therapy Week 😊

It was so wonderful share our space and to see so many families and professionals learning about play therapy and Theraplay, exploring resources and meeting Bacardi and Winston.

Thanks to everyone who joined us.
If you couldn’t make it, but would love to know more, please feel free to DM, leave a comment, or get in touch via info@insighttherapiesvic.com.au — we’re always happy to share our space, chat, and explore how we can support you or your child.

Register your information in the survey below if you would like to participate in events like these.
Parents, professionals, and potential clients welcome.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TX83VGY

04/02/2026

Getting ready for our open morning tomorrow for Play Therapy Week!

✨️ Drop in anytime between 10am - 11.30am tomorrow to have a look around the space, chat with the team to learn more about play therapy and how this approach supports children who are struggling, and collect some resources and information to take home.

All are welcome, no RSVP required ☺️

04/02/2026

🌱 We’re Hiring | Mental Health Clinician (Medicare-Eligible)
Part-Time | Wodonga | 12-Month Contract

At Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy, we do counselling differently — and we mean that. We’re a values-led, relational practice grounded in Safety, Connection, Integrity, Choice and Growth. Our work is about creating spaces where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected, and where change is built through safe, meaningful therapeutic relationships rather than surface-level solutions.

➡️ In this a 12 month, part time maternity leave position where you will be delivering therapeutic support within a collaborative, reflective team that prioritises relational safety, ethical practice, and professional growth

💡 This isn’t a role for someone looking for “just another job”.
We’re looking for people who:

✨ Believe in the power of connection and deep therapeutic relationships
✨ Are committed to ongoing learning and reflective practice
✨ Want to contribute meaningfully to a team and its culture
✨ Care deeply about integrity, purpose, and the impact of their work

Our culture is what makes our work strong — and we’re looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to practicing in a way that aligns deeply.

📌 If our Vision — a future where every person is accepted and valued, and where safe, meaningful therapy is available to all — feels like your kind of workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/90047624

03/02/2026

Safety first. Relationship first. Always.

Therapy works best when people feel safe, accepted, and not rushed — regardless of the approach.

This feedback celebrating Eve reflects something bigger than one role. It speaks to how we practise at Insight, across every discipline.

It is the heart of our work, and where real progress begins.

🌿

30/01/2026

So great to see this program running for a second time! As part of the working group and co-design process last year we can definitely recommend the SPARK program for anyone who might be ready to take that step!

Regional Disability Advocacy Service

“I have loved every minute of it, I have learned so much and look forward to going forward with it.”

We’ve had really positive feedback from our 2025 SPARK Women’s Leadership Program participants.

We’ve got a few places left for our next intake of our FREE Women’s Leadership Program (SPARK). SPARK is for women aged 18+ with disability who have previously experienced family or domestic violence. All disabilities are welcomed, no medical diagnosis required.

WHERE: Wagga Wagga & Albury-Wodonga
WHEN: Starting from late February 2025

SPARK supports women to:
✔ Grow their unique leadership skills and style
✔ Learn more about self-advocacy and human rights
✔ Strengthen emotional wellbeing and self-care strategies
✔ Connect with other like-minded women

Limited places available due to small group numbers — Expressions Of Interest in the program are reviewed as received.

To register interest or find out more: www.rdas.org.au/SPARK or contact us on 1800 250 292 or admin@rdas.org.au

(Easy-read information also available on our website)

30/01/2026

Another work anniversary for our amazing Bessie!!!

2 years and counting, an incredible play therapist and social worker and an even better human 🥰

Happy Anniversary Bessie 🎉 💗

27/01/2026

Last week we were grateful to once again spend time at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, alongside Bacardi and Winston, sharing our hospital visitation service with patients and staff in the day oncology unit.

We are continually humbled by the feedback we receive — from patients who speak about feeling calmer, lighter, and more able to get through their treatment, and from staff who tell us how these visits shift the atmosphere on the ward, even in small but meaningful ways.

These moments matter. Not because they are “nice extras,” but because they sit alongside care, dignity, and human connection in places where people are often carrying a great deal.

As services transition following recent changes in the management of the cancer centre, we are unfortunately uncertain about our ability to continue delivering these visits at this site. What remains constant however, is how deeply we value the people we’ve met here, and the trust we’ve been given to walk alongside them during very significant moments in their lives.

It is our hope that the value our animals and service provides to patients and staff is recognised and that we will be able to continue providing this amazing service to the incredible people we have met over the past 12 months.

If you’ve seen our therapy dogs in the day oncology unit — as a patient, family member, or staff member — we would love to hear what it meant to you. This will help us spread the word and help us continue to advocate for continued visitation to patients and staff within the hospital.

💬 Comment below, or 📧 email your reflections to info@insighttherapiesvic.com.au

26/01/2026

🎉🐶A Huge Congratulations Alice and Leo who completed their annual therapy dog re-certification last week with the support of Tessa from .

Everyone can see the joy and connection that animals can bring into therapeutic spaces. What is less visible is the care, training, and ongoing professional responsibility that sits quietly behind that work — the commitment to safety, ethics, and continual learning that makes those moments truly meaningful and safe for the people we support.

Therapy dog re-certification is an essential part of maintaining high standards, safety, and trust. Annual re-certification ensures that therapy dogs continue to meet behavioural, health, and welfare requirements, and that both dogs and handlers are well prepared to work in diverse and sometimes challenging environments.

The main benefit is that clients receive consistent, safe, and effective support. Handlers remain confident in their skills, and dogs are protected from stress or situations beyond their comfort levels.

Above all, re-certification reflects integrity. It demonstrates a commitment to best practice and putting clients’ wellbeing first, safeguarding both people and animals, and honouring the responsibility that comes with therapy dog work. By upholding these standards, we ensure therapy dog services remain ethical, professional, and truly beneficial for everyone involved.

Let’s congratulate Alice and Leo on their ongoing achievements — and celebrate the many tail wags, quiet moments of connection, and many smiles they will unboubtely bring into the lives of the clients they support. 🐾

21/01/2026

💭 “Isn’t play therapy just… playing?”

It’s a question we hear all the time at Insight Therapies. And honestly — it makes sense. From the outside, it does look like toys, games, stories, and imagination.

But here’s what most people don’t see 💛
Play therapy is an evidence-based clinical approach grounded in decades of research — not free play.

Children use play the way adults use words — to express feelings they can’t yet name, work through experiences that feel too big to talk about, and build the emotional and social skills they need to feel safer in their world.

🧠 What progress can look like:
• Fewer emotional meltdowns and stronger regulation
• More confidence expressing needs and feelings
• Improved social skills, empathy, and flexibility
• Better transitions and tolerance for change
• Stronger relationships with caregivers and peers

🎭 Behind the play, your therapist is intentionally observing and responding to:
How your child copes with frustration and limits, the themes that show up in their play (like safety, control, or connection), how they seek support, communicate, and build relationships — all guided by clear therapeutic goals and your child’s individual needs.

✨ At Insight Therapies, play therapy isn’t “just playing.”
It’s about building capacity, confidence, and connection that carries into home, school, and everyday life.

📞 Curious if play therapy could support your child?
Call 0492 881 360 or visit insighttherapiesvic.com.au to make a referral or learn more.

20/01/2026

So many of the people who come to Insight tell us they’ve spent years trying to “fix” how they feel or how they react.

Trying to be calmer. More resilient. Less sensitive. Less emotional.

But healing doesn’t start with changing who you are.
It starts with feeling safe enough to be exactly as you are.

Safety can look like:
🔸having someone sit with you and hold space as you navigate what feels messy.
🔸like learning how your nervous system responds to stress or past experiences.
🔸like finding words for feelings you’ve never had space to name before.

At Insight, we focus on creating that internal and relational sense of safety first, because when you feel seen and supported, growth is finally given enough space to follow naturally.

If you or your child have been carrying a lot on your own, you don’t have to keep doing it that way. Our team of experienced therapists are here to support you to move beyond what has been holding you back in a space grounded in care, safety, and respect.

📞 0492 881 360
🌿 To refer or learn more: email info@insighttherapiesvic.com.au or visit www.insighttherapiesvic.com.au

19/01/2026