Allan Bunyan • CPCA Member #47516 • Cairns QLD
Counselling in Cairns & Online Across Australia
Practical counselling for anxiety, grief, stress, addiction, burnout, disability adjustment and major life changes. Available in person in Cairns and online across Australia.
Text: 0423 763 712GETTING STARTED
Looking for a counsellor in Cairns or online counselling across Australia?
Strong Foundation Support offers practical counselling in Cairns and telehealth counselling Australia-wide with Allan Bunyan, a CPCA certified counsellor supporting people with anxiety, grief, stress, addiction, burnout, disability adjustment and major life changes. You can book online or send an enquiry.
In-person counselling is available locally in Cairns, with telehealth counselling by video, phone or text message available Australia-wide.
You can make a booking online, request a free initial phone call, or send an enquiry using the form below.
If you send an enquiry, I will reply directly so we can look at availability, fees, and what type of support may fit.
A relaxed 15-minute phone call can help you ask questions and see if counselling feels like the right fit.
If counselling feels right, sessions can be arranged in person in Cairns or by telehealth across Australia through video, phone or text message.
If you already know you would like to book counselling in Cairns or telehealth counselling Australia-wide, you can go straight to the booking page.
Make a BookingThat is okay. You can use the enquiry form underneath this section to ask a question, check availability, or briefly share what kind of counselling support you are looking for.
You can also read more about individual counselling in Cairns, NDIS counselling in Cairns, anxiety counselling in Cairns, or grief counselling in Cairns.
MEET YOUR COUNSELLOR
Meet Allan, your Cairns counsellor
Hi, I’m Allan Bunyan, a CPCA certified counsellor based in Cairns. I offer practical counselling in Cairns and telehealth counselling Australia-wide by video, phone or text message.
I support people working through anxiety, grief, stress, addiction concerns, burnout, disability adjustment, relationship pressure and major life changes. My style is calm, direct and practical. No jargon, no judgement, and no pressure to have everything figured out before you start.
Counselling with me is not about being told what to do or being pushed through a rigid program. It is a calm, practical space where we slow things down, look at what has been happening, and work out what support would actually feel useful in real life.
The first session is usually about understanding what has brought you here, what has been feeling heavy, and what you would like to be different. You do not need to have the right words or know exactly where to start.
My approach is person-centred, practical and trauma-informed. Where helpful, I may draw from CBT-informed strategies, ACT-informed approaches, solution-focused counselling and strengths-based support.
In plain English, that means we may look at thoughts, behaviours, values, choices, coping patterns and practical next steps. The aim is not to “fix” you. The aim is to help you understand what is going on, feel less alone with it, and build a way forward that feels realistic.
What you can expect
- Practical support: we slow things down and work through what feels manageable.
- Person-centred counselling: support based on your goals, pace and life experience.
- Trauma-informed practice: care that pays attention to safety, overwhelm and emotional pressure.
- Real-life strategies: practical tools that can work outside the session.
- Flexible access: in-person counselling in Cairns or telehealth counselling Australia-wide.
- Online options: counselling by video, phone or text message where suitable.
- No referral needed: you can contact me directly.
Free 15-minute meet & greet to see if we’re the right fit.
Counselling Services in Cairns
Support for the things people often carry quietly.
Counselling can help when life feels heavy, confusing or hard to manage alone. I support people across Cairns with grief, stress, addiction concerns, men’s mental health, NDIS counselling, anxiety, disability adjustment and major life changes.
Grief Counselling
Support after loss, death, separation, life changes, or grief that does not always have clear words.
Men’s Counselling
Practical support for pressure, stress, relationships, anger, shutdown, identity challenges or feeling stuck.
NDIS Counselling
Support for NDIS participants adjusting to disability, diagnosis, overwhelm and emotional stress.
Addiction Counselling
Support to explore triggers, urges, shame, loneliness, habits and patterns that feel hard to shift alone.
Individual Counselling
One-on-one counselling for anxiety, grief, overwhelm, emotional pressure and major life transitions.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You do not need to have the perfect words before reaching out. A free 15-minute meet and greet can help.
Who I Work With
Counselling in Cairns for adults, young people, men and NDIS participants. In-person in Cairns or online across Australia. No referral needed.
Adults
Support for anxiety, grief, stress, relationships, and major life changes.
Young People 14+
Counselling for young people navigating stress, emotional pressure and life changes.
Men
A practical space to talk through what is going on without pressure or judgement.
NDIS Participants
Counselling support for emotional wellbeing and disability adjustment. Self and plan-managed welcome.
People Feeling Stuck
Support when you are not falling apart, but you are not okay either and not sure what comes next.
Major Life Changes
Support when something has shifted and life has not felt the same since.
Local counselling support
Counselling in Cairns and Surrounding Areas
I support people from across Cairns and Far North Queensland, including Earlville, Woree, Manunda, Manoora, Mooroobool, Edmonton, Bentley Park, Mount Sheridan, Gordonvale, Redlynch, Smithfield, Edge Hill and Cairns City.
I also offer online counselling across Australia for people who prefer telehealth or are not able to attend in person.
Living in Cairns can come with its own pressures. Some people are dealing with isolation, family stress, work pressure, health changes, disability adjustment, grief, or the feeling that everyone else is coping while they are quietly carrying a lot. Counselling gives you a private space to slow things down, talk honestly, and work through what has been building up.
Cairns-based
In-person counselling available locally
Online counselling
Telehealth across Australia
NDIS welcome
Support for eligible participants
Free first chat
15-minute meet and greet available
A counsellor who gets straight to the point
I'm a counsellor based in Cairns. I work with people who are carrying something that's been building up, whether that's anxiety, grief, stress, relationship pressure, or a point in life where things don't feel the same anymore.
My approach is practical and direct. No jargon. No overcomplicating things. We focus on what's actually going on for you, and what helps you move forward in a way that fits your real life.
I bring lived experience to this work. I know what it's like to face circumstances you didn't choose, and that shapes how I sit with people. Not with a fixed idea of how things should go, but with a genuine understanding of what it takes to keep going when something fundamental has changed.
I usually reply within a few hours. If you'd rather call or text than fill out a form, that's completely fine.
Book a free 15-minute chatOr call or text 0423 763 712 anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. These are the questions people ask most before booking.
You don't have to keep handling it on your own.
If things have been building up, talking to someone can help. Sessions available in Cairns and online across Australia.