Alana Sully

ACA

Therapist · Australia · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counselling for life’s challenges

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Calm supportive style
Practical coping tools
Values-focused work

About Alana

Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and major life changes. Alana aims to offer calm, non-judgemental support and practical steps people can use between sessions.

Her approach is personalised. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals rather than a fixed formula. Alana emphasises clear communication and short-term tools alongside deeper reflection when it’s helpful.

She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening. That means work on thoughts and behaviours, alongside values and what really matters to the person.

Alana also brings experience supporting carers, people recovering from disasters, and those dealing with suicide prevention and broader mental health challenges. She pays attention to the practical pressures that make day-to-day coping harder, such as work, money or caregiving duties.

Sessions are offered in English and arranged through the site’s booking process. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them. Alana stresses a collaborative working relationship and adapts the plan as needs change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stress Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Alana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match goals, day-to-day pressures and personal preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as the work unfolds so the approach stays relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. For people balancing work, caregiving or treatment commitments, these practical benefits help maintain consistency without promising a particular delivery method.

At a glance

Listed location: Australia
Experience: 6+ years
Credentials: ACA
Languages: English
Registration (Australia): ACA · No. 20356

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alana commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, plus anger and self-esteem issues. Career worries, ADHD and coaching needs are also within her focus.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions combine practical techniques and listening. Alana blends approaches like CBT and client-centred work to suit each person.

How much clinical background does she have?

Alana has six years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, disaster recovery, caregiving stress and suicide prevention work.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.

Can people who speak other languages work with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.