Alison Cannell, PACFA

Alison Cannell is a compassionate and seasoned counsellor and psychotherapist who brings 13 years of direct therapeutic experience and more than 30 years of work in behavioural change across a variety of industries. She supports people facing a broad range of concerns, including life transitions, anxiety and depression, stress, family and workplace relationship difficulties, communication and self-worth challenges, family conflicts, childhood trauma and abuse, crisis counselling, addictions, and domestic and family violence.

Her practice emphasizes practical, client-centered work that helps individuals navigate change and build healthier patterns. Alison draws on experience with relationship and family issues, trauma and attachment matters, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use concerns, dissociation, and the emotional effects of separation or divorce. She also works with people seeking greater life purpose and relief from guilt, shame, isolation, or overwhelming emptiness.

Alison creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people are invited to explore their thoughts and feelings and consider new ways forward. Holding PACFA accreditation - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - she offers experienced professional guidance and support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Alison frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and is available to walk alongside clients through that process.