Alana Sully

Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years working directly with people facing tough transitions. She has supported those dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and the practical fallout of major life changes. Alana writes simply and kindly in sessions to help people find manageable next steps.

Her background includes work with carers, suicide prevention and disaster recovery. She also has experience supporting people affected by cancer and those coping with caregiver strain. Hospice and end-of-life counselling is among the areas she lists as a focus.

Alana uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded, with space to talk and to try small changes between meetings.

People often come for help with concentration, motivation and overwhelm. She also supports those facing guilt, shame or complicated grief after loss. Alana encourages clear goals and simple coping tools that fit into everyday life.

Her style is calm and respectful. She works to create a steady, non-judgemental space and to tailor each plan to what the person needs now. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practising new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathy and listening to let people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with clients about their needs and goals and recommend methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful.

The practical benefit of remote sessions is making counselling fit into busy lives. People can often schedule around work or caregiving, reduce travel time and keep regular appointments more easily. The exact session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.