- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive behavioural work
- First responder experience
About Alana
Alana Russell is an AASW social worker with seven years' experience in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career concerns and depression. Her page also lists compassion fatigue, guilt and shame among areas she addresses.
Alana draws on trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioural approaches. She focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions often look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep people stuck. She also pays attention to strengths clients already have and how those can be used to make gradual change.
Her background includes work with first responders, veterans and frontline professionals. That work informs how she talks about workplace pressures, post-traumatic stress and the emotional load of helping roles. She uses familiarity with those contexts to discuss boundaries, burnout and return-to-work concerns in straightforward terms.
Alana also supports people through life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum change, divorce and separation, and shifts in career or purpose. She works with common challenges like panic attacks, attachment worries and control issues, using practical exercises and reflective conversation to reduce overwhelm.
People who come to her can expect a collaborative approach. She asks questions, sets modest goals and checks progress as sessions continue. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the online matching and booking flow to select a first session and complete a short questionnaire.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Alana lists trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioural techniques among her main approaches. Trauma-informed care means recognising how past events shape current reactions and adapting the pace and content of conversations accordingly. Cognitive behavioural work looks at unhelpful thoughts and the behaviours that follow, using practical exercises to try different responses and reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what feels most helpful, try methods in session and adjust based on how the client responds. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences guide the selection of techniques.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family commitments, or useful when travelling. Online meetings can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in between commitments, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter time of day. Ask about available session lengths and booking steps when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career issues and depression. The profile also lists compassion fatigue, guilt and shame among additional focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours that maintain guilt or shame. The work is practical and aims to notice patterns and try small changes.
What is her experience background?
She has seven years' experience and has worked with first responders, veterans and frontline professionals, which shapes how she discusses workplace stress and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows AASW as her credential and her practice is based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.