Gentle trauma counselling for sensitive, deep-feeling people
Subheading: Trauma-informed, somatic and unhurried, online across Australia and from my base on the Sunshine Coast.
Trauma counselling at the pace of your nervous system
Trauma counselling, in my work, is a gentle space to feel safe in your body and your life again. It combines trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices to support deep and steady healing.
We move at a pace that feels safe and manageable, gently exploring your experiences without judgement. I work alongside the strategies you have developed to cope, respecting how they once protected you.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches and body-aware practices, therapy becomes a shared space for insight, self-compassion and sustainable change.
What might it feel like to trust that you are safe now?
My approach to trauma counselling
Trauma therapy with me is never about reliving the past before you are ready. I will go at your pace, I will never ask you to share more than you wish to, and you can pause whenever you need to. When we feel safe, our bodies and minds can begin to let go of what they have carried.
There is no 'should' here about how far along you ought to be, or how quickly you ought to have healed.
“Alana’s calm presence and genuine care make her an exceptional counsellor. I always leave feeling empowered and understood.”
Why choose individual therapy
Individual therapy offers a steady space to explore your inner world without pressure. One to one, we can work at a pace that supports emotional regulation and deeper healing over time.
If you are looking for a trauma therapist who won't rush you, you are welcome here. I am a degree-qualified counsellor and integrative therapist, and I work through a trauma-informed lens.
Sessions are held as online trauma counselling, by secure video or phone, across Australia and internationally. You can meet from wherever you feel safest. You can read more about online counselling, and if you are looking for trauma counselling Sunshine Coast, you are very welcome too.
When our patterns began early
Sometimes our patterns began a long time ago: growing up too fast, keeping the peace, or learning to stay quiet in order to feel safe. Childhood trauma therapy is a gentle way to meet those early experiences with understanding, rather than judgement, and to remember that the strategies you built were doing their best to protect you.
Looking for a somatic therapist?
My work is somatic-informed, which means we listen to the body as well as the mind. We notice how stress, tension and protection show up in you, and we support your nervous system to settle, so there is more room to respond rather than react.
Areas I support
Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I support you with:
Anxiety and panic, through anxiety counselling and anxiety therapy that include the body as well as the mind
Emotional overwhelm, empathy fatigue and burnout
Trauma and complex trauma
Grief and loss
Relationship challenges, including repair, separation and family conflict (see Relationship Counselling)
Understanding communication patterns and relational dynamics
Life transitions, co-parenting and periods of uncertainty
Grounding your choices and decision-making
If you feel things very deeply, you may be a highly sensitive person. Your sensitivity is welcome here.
If you are looking for support through anxiety, low mood or something you can't quite name, this work offers a safe and steady place to begin.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
A Space to Begin
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. If you are considering trauma counselling, whether online or from the Sunshine Coast, you are welcome to reach out. Share a little about what brings you here, and I will reply personally, so we can see whether this feels like the right fit. Let's begin when you're ready.