Child and Family Services

Counselling is free, confidential and always at the child's pace.

A trusted source of support

True Child & Family Service in Cairns conducts a range of services to respond to different situations. This service provides therapeutic and education support services specialising in child sexual abuse, sexual assault, problematic sexual behaviours and harmful sexual behaviours.

We work from a trauma-informed base and understand the specific impact trauma has on a child's development. Our therapists employ a variety of modalities including play, art, experiential, expressive, narrative and talk therapies. Counselling is free, confidential and always at the child's pace. True Child & Family Service are now located at:

216 Draper Street
Parramatta Park
Cairns QLD 4870
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Phone 4281 6893

Email [email protected]

Impacts of sexual abuse

Some children show signs of distress immediately after sexual abuse, whereas others might not show signs for some time.

Signs may include:

feeling anxious or hyper-vigilant
having trouble sleeping
difficulties making and maintaining relationships
depression
withdrawal
self loathing
self harm
aggression
confused thinking and/or possibly engaging in sexually reactive behaviours.

If you or someone you know is aware of these signs in a child, reach out to us for professional support. Contact True Child & Family Service for professional support:

216 Draper Street
Parramatta Park
Cairns QLD 4870

PO Box 1678
Cairns QLD 4870
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P 07 4281 6893
E [email protected]

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