Alison Cannell

'll likely lean into this page most as a Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Supervisor (member of the ACA College of Supervision, and also love reflective practice supervision with Leaders and Coaches) and Trainer. From an individual client perspective, whilst I support a wide range of clients, if you're a woman who sometimes feels overwhelmed with the juggle of life, find yourself 'in your head,' overthinking things to the point where you just feel more stressed and 'always on,' then it could be worth us connecting. Many of my clients describe themselves in this way (as did I and on occasions still do!) and I've a huge passion for supporting them to navigate overwhelm and transition to more sustainable ways of being. My clients often find it a relief to explore and become more aware of their patterns of behaviour, particularly 'old' ways of being from family of origin and co-dependent patterns adopted. From there we can find our way to connect with the inner strength of the 'real you' and support you to feel more empowered. I've certainly seen my fair share of change and transition in life, through working overseas (yes I was a holiday rep in Europe in my 20's!), moving countries, changing careers, divorce and solo parenting ... whilst choosing to navigate many different career environments and pathways across both Corporate and Non Profit sectors. My most recent role before choosing to re-focus on my direct client work, was managing state-wide Operations for Lifeline Crisis Support in QLD, with around 500 staff and volunteers across 10 centres. I have a vast experience over 30 + years of working with a wide range of individuals and groups in many settings ... from corporate, to non-profit to individuals seeking personal support with life challenges. I'm originally from the North of England and have lived in Australia for over 20 years, these days on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland with my son. My individual work is primarily online, with clients throughout Australia and overseas. I travel to deliver a range of training programs, including ASIST Suicide First Aid and 'Real Conversations' - supporting teams and organisations to talk about what's really going on!