Alana Sully , ACA

Alana Sully is an ACA counsellor with six years’ experience supporting people through major life stresses. She specialises in issues such as anxiety, addictions, grief and coping with big life changes. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at helping people take manageable steps forward.

Clients can expect sessions that are tailored to their needs and goals. Alana listens without judgement and helps people clarify what matters to them. She uses practical tools and structured exercises when helpful, alongside open conversation.

Her work includes supporting carers, people affected by disaster recovery, and those facing end-of-life and cancer-related concerns. She also helps with work and career worries, money stress, and feelings of isolation or low self-worth. This range means she brings experience with many life challenges.

Alana draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centred Therapy to build coping skills and clearer choices. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and existential ideas when they fit the person’s needs.

Sessions are offered in English and can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Alana works with people who want practical strategies as well as space to make sense of difficult emotions. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step as straightforward as possible.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what is important to them and take small actions that match their values. It mixes mindfulness-style exercises with practical steps to address anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches coping skills to reduce anxiety and depression. It uses structured strategies and homework to build new patterns. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and empathic understanding so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions; this approach suits people needing time to process grief, life change or identity questions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try methods, and adjust based on how well they suit the person's goals and preferences. Most people combine elements from different approaches rather than using a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility across formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let people maintain visual connection for in-depth work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work or family routines. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it simpler to get regular support while balancing other commitments.