Hi, I’m Allan Bunyan, a certified counsellor (CPCA) based in Cairns, providing individual counselling for adults and young people aged 14 years and over. Sessions are available in person in Cairns, with telehealth counselling available Australia-wide, including after-hours and weekend appointments.

I work with people who feel overwhelmed, emotionally worn down, or under pressure, as well as those navigating grief, trauma, crisis situations, addictions and substance use concerns, and major life changes.

Individual counselling
Support for anxiety, stress and burnout, emotional distress, trauma, grief and loss, crisis situations, addictions and substance use concerns, and major life changes.

Counselling for NDIS participants
Counselling support focused on emotional wellbeing, adjustment, coping capacity, and the impact of disability, injury, or long-term stress, provided within scope and alongside existing supports.

Men’s counselling
Practical, grounded counselling support for men navigating stress, emotional pressure, identity concerns, and life challenges.

What to expect

Counselling sessions are calm, structured, and paced carefully. I don’t rush the process or push people toward quick fixes. The focus is on understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, building emotional regulation and coping capacity, and making changes that are realistic and sustainable. Many people tell me they feel steadier simply having space to talk things through without being judged or pressured.