Profile / Australia
Alana Sully, ACA
Australia
ACA counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- ACT and DBT skills
- Practical coping tools
About Alana
Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes. She works with individuals who are dealing with career strain, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue or the after-effects of loss. Sessions are presented in straightforward language with an emphasis on practical steps.
Alana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ideas. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. Conversations look at patterns in thinking and behaviour, and small experiments to test new ways of coping.
Her background includes work in carer support, suicide prevention and disaster recovery. That experience informs a practical focus on coping strategies for hard situations. She also brings knowledge of addictions, end-of-life concerns and caregiver stress.
Sessions aim to be clear and task-focused. People can expect short-term goals and tools to practise between meetings. The emphasis is on skills that can be used in everyday life.
Alana also works with issues such as ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, money worries, hoarding and communication problems. She supports people facing isolation, guilt, shame and forgiveness questions. The work often blends problem-solving with values-based choices and emotional skills practice.
How CBT, ACT and client-centred work online
Alana combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ideas in simple, concrete ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce worry and low mood. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. Client-centred work gives space for the person to describe what is most pressing and be listened to without judgement.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alana will discuss your goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. She adapts exercises and pacing based on what a person needs and how they respond.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and making it easier to attend short check-ins. They also allow practical work from home or work breaks, such as practising breathing exercises, doing behavioural experiments and reviewing homework without a long commute. The focus is on methods that make therapy usable in day-to-day life, organised around clear goals and simple skills practice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. Other areas include career issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue and life changes.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Work often involves short experiments and practical homework.
What is her professional background?
Alana has six years of experience including carer support, suicide prevention and disaster recovery. That experience shapes a practical approach to coping skills.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.