Alana Sully, ACA

Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years of hands-on experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes. Alana focuses on meeting people where they are and tailoring sessions to individual goals.

Her background includes supporting carers, working in suicide prevention and contributing to disaster recovery efforts. This practical experience informs how she helps people cope after difficult events and navigate ongoing pressure. She also brings experience helping people with ADHD, communication problems and challenges related to cancer and caregiving.

In sessions she uses straightforward techniques from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred therapy. Conversations are aimed at useful changes - noticing thoughts and habits, trying small experiments and building skills that fit everyday life. Alana also draws on ideas from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and existential work when they suit someone’s needs.

People who choose her tend to want practical tools and clear goals alongside compassionate listening. She aims for a calm, respectful tone and collaborates on next steps. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Alana treats that decision with care as the work begins.

Approach-led online therapy that focuses on thoughts and habits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life changes when someone wants to act despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Client-Centred therapy prioritises a warm, non-judgemental relationship so the person sets the pace and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, preferences and goals and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to keep continuity of care after life changes. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions suit your routine and goals.