Allan Bunyan • CPCA Member #47516 • Cairns QLD
Counsellor in Cairns & Online Across Australia
Looking for a counsellor? I support adults and young people aged 14+ with anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, disability adjustment and major life changes. Sessions are available in person in Earlville or online across Australia, with no referral needed.
Text Allan: 0423 763 712Getting started
Starting counselling is simpler than it feels
You do not need a referral, a diagnosis or the perfect words. Starting can be as simple as sending a message.
Call, text, book online or use the enquiry form. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
You will speak directly with me. I usually respond the same day to answer your questions and discuss availability and fees.
We can briefly discuss what has been happening and whether I may be the right counsellor for you.
When you feel ready, we can arrange an in-person counselling session in Cairns or an online appointment anywhere in Australia.
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
Calm, down-to-earth counselling for anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, disability adjustment and major life changes. Sessions are available in person in Cairns or online across Australia.
Professional support
Hi, I’m Allan Bunyan, a certified counsellor and registered member of the CPCA. I provide individual counselling in Cairns and online across Australia.
I work to a professional code of ethics, hold professional indemnity insurance and am independently listed with CPCA and Psychology Today.
Lived experience
I have used a wheelchair since I was ten and also live with an upper limb difference. I understand some of the pressures that can come with disability, discrimination and difficult systems.
I will not assume my experience is the same as yours. Your counselling is shaped around your circumstances, goals and pace.
What counselling is like
Counselling with me is not about being told what to do. It is a private space to slow things down, understand what has been happening and consider what you would like to change.
My approach is person-centred, practical and trauma-informed, with strategies adapted to what works for you.
What you can expect
A calm space where you can speak honestly, without being rushed, judged or expected to have everything figured out.
Counselling services in Cairns
Support for the things that can feel difficult to carry alone
I provide individual counselling in Cairns for anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, disability adjustment, addiction concerns, men’s mental health and major life changes. Choose the area that feels closest to what you are experiencing, or contact me if you are unsure where to begin.
Anxiety counselling
Support for persistent worry, panic, overwhelm, stress and burnout when your mind or body feels constantly switched on.
Grief counselling
Support after bereavement, separation, illness, disability, changing relationships or other losses that have affected your life.
Men’s counselling
A straightforward space to work through stress, relationships, anger, emotional shutdown, identity changes or feeling stuck.
NDIS counselling
Counselling for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants experiencing emotional stress, disability adjustment, grief, anxiety or major life changes.
Addiction counselling
Non-judgemental support to understand triggers, urges, habits, shame and patterns that have become difficult to change alone.
Individual counselling
One-to-one support shaped around your circumstances, goals and what you would like to be different.
Text-message counselling
A quieter way to access counselling when speaking aloud feels difficult or writing helps you express yourself more clearly.
Not sure where to start?
You do not need to choose the perfect service before reaching out. Tell me briefly what has been happening, and we can work out whether I am the right counsellor for you.
No referral needed. Sessions are available in person in Cairns or online across Australia.
Who I work with
Counselling shaped around you
You do not need a diagnosis, referral or clear explanation of what is wrong before reaching out. I provide counselling for people aged 14 and over in Cairns, as well as online counselling across Australia.
Adults
Support for anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties and major changes in life.
Young people aged 14+
A calm space to talk about pressure, emotions, friendships, family difficulties, identity or feeling overwhelmed.
Men
Straightforward counselling for stress, anger, relationships, emotional shutdown, pressure or feeling stuck.
NDIS participants
Counselling connected to disability adjustment, emotional wellbeing and personal goals. Self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome.
People who feel stuck
For when you may be functioning on the outside, but something still does not feel right.
People facing major change
Support following loss, illness, injury, disability, separation, work changes or other experiences that have shifted your life.
Local counselling support
Local counselling in Cairns
In-person counselling appointments are available in Earlville, Cairns, with online sessions available across Australia.
I work with people from across Cairns and surrounding areas who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, disability adjustment, relationship difficulties or major changes in life.
Living in Far North Queensland can bring its own challenges, including distance from services, work pressure, family responsibilities, health changes and isolation. Counselling provides a private space to slow things down and work through what has been happening.
Areas supported
In-person counselling
Appointments in Earlville, Cairns.
Online counselling
Video, phone and text options across Australia where suitable.
NDIS counselling
Self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome.
Free first chat
A no-obligation 15-minute phone call before booking.
No referral needed. Sessions are available by appointment.
What people have said
Choosing a counsellor can feel personal. Public Google reviews may help you get a sense of what speaking with me is like before you reach out.
“So easy to talk to, very understanding, and I felt absolutely no judgement at all.”
Public Google review
“Easy to talk to and didn't make it awkward. He listened, didn't rush me, and helped me sort things out.”
Public Google review
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Questions about counselling in Cairns
Frequently asked questions
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Here are straightforward answers to some common questions people ask before booking.
You don't have to keep handling it on your own.
If things have been building up, you can start with a free 15-minute chat. In-person counselling appointments are available in Earlville, Cairns, with online counselling available across Australia.