NDIS Counselling in Cairns and Across Australia
Counselling support for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Living with a disability affects more than the physical. It can change how you see yourself, how you relate to the people around you, and how you get through the demands of everyday life. For many people, those changes happen gradually. For others, a diagnosis or shift in function can feel sudden and disorienting.
Counselling gives you a space to slow things down, make sense of what's changed, and work out what you need going forward.
At Strong Foundation Support, I provide NDIS counselling in Cairns for self-managed and plan-managed participants. Sessions are available in person at my Cairns practice or via telehealth if you're based elsewhere in Australia.
I'm Allan Bunyan, a certified counsellor (CPCA) based in Cairns. I work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants only. If you're agency-managed, I'm not able to take your referral at this stage.
Sessions are available in person at my Cairns practice, or via telehealth if you're based elsewhere in Australia. After-hours and weekend appointments are available, which tends to make scheduling easier around your other supports.
HOW I WORK WITH NDIS PARTICIPANTS
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON
Most of the people I see through NDIS are dealing with one or more of the following:
Adjusting to a diagnosis or a change in what your body or mind can do
Anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm that's affecting daily life
Grief or trauma connected to your disability or what it's cost you
Relationship and communication challenges
Figuring out who you are now and what you want your life to look like
If what you're dealing with isn't on that list, get in touch anyway. That list isn't exhaustive.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first session is a conversation. We'll talk about what's been going on, what you're hoping to get from counselling, and whether the way I work is a good fit for you.
From there, sessions are regular and focused. I don't work through a fixed program. What we focus on comes from what's actually going on for you.
I draw on CBT, solution-focused therapy, Gestalt, and emotionally focused approaches, and I work from a trauma-informed base. In practice that means I pay attention to the whole picture, not just the presenting issue.
Counselling typically sits under Improved Daily Living in your plan. If you're not sure whether your plan covers it or how many sessions you have available, your support coordinator or LAC can help you clarify that before you book.
If you want to check with me first, you're welcome to get in touch and I'll point you in the right direction.
A NOTE ON NDIS FUNDING
What I Can Help With
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Individual Counselling
One-on-one counselling in Cairns for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Sessions are practical, confidential, and focused on what matters to you.
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NDIS Counselling
Counselling support for NDIS participants in Cairns and across Australia via telehealth. I work with you and your support network to deliver therapeutic support that fits your plan.
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Men’s counselling
A straightforward space for men to talk through what's going on. Whether it's work stress, relationships, identity, or something you haven't been able to put into words yet, you don't have to figure it out alone.
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Major Life Changes Counselling
A new diagnosis changes things. Your relationships, your routines, your sense of who you are. Counselling can help you make sense of what's shifted and find your footing again.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If things have been building up, you don’t have to keep handling it on your own.
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No. If you're self-managed or plan-managed you can contact me directly. You don't need your GP or support coordinator to refer you, although they're welcome to.
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Counselling typically sits under Improved Daily Living (CB_Daily_Activity) in your NDIS plan. If you're not sure whether your plan includes it, check with your support coordinator or LAC before booking.
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No. I work with self-managed and plan-managed participants only. If you're agency-managed I'm not able to accept your booking at this stage.
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Yes. Telehealth sessions are available to participants anywhere in Australia. If you're in Cairns you're also welcome to come in person.
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That depends on what you're working on. We'll talk about that in your first session once I have a better understanding of your situation and what you're hoping to get from counselling.
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.