Alison Cannell

ACA College of Supervisors & Registered Clinical PACFA member. I like to think I've learnt some strategies along the way that can be of support to my clients.

A compassionate, pragmatic and highly skilled Psychotherapist, Coach, Clinical Supervisor, Yoga Teacher and Facilitator, based on the Sunshine Coast and working both face to face and online. Welcome to my page and I trust we can spend some time here getting to know each other and sharing resources. Whilst I offer a whole range of services due to the breadth of my training, skills and experience, I

'll likely lean into this page most as a Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Supervisor (member of the ACA College of Supervision, and also love reflective practice supervision with Leaders and Coaches) and Trainer. From an individual client perspective, whilst I support a wide range of clients, if you're a woman who sometimes feels overwhelmed with the juggle of life, find yourself 'in your head,' overthinking things to the point where you just feel more stressed and 'always on,' then it could be worth us connecting. Many of my clients describe themselves in this way (as did I and on occasions still do!) and I've a huge passion for supporting them to navigate overwhelm and transition to more sustainable ways of being. My clients often find it a relief to explore and become more aware of their patterns of behaviour, particularly 'old' ways of being from family of origin and co-dependent patterns adopted. From there we can find our way to connect with the inner strength of the 'real you' and support you to feel more empowered. I've certainly seen my fair share of change and transition in life, through working overseas (yes I was a holiday rep in Europe in my 20's!), moving countries, changing careers, divorce and solo parenting ... whilst choosing to navigate many different career environments and pathways across both Corporate and Non Profit sectors. My most recent role before choosing to re-focus on my direct client work, was managing state-wide Operations for Lifeline Crisis Support in QLD, with around 500 staff and volunteers across 10 centres. I have a vast experience over 30 + years of working with a wide range of individuals and groups in many settings ... from corporate, to non-profit to individuals seeking personal support with life challenges. I'm originally from the North of England and have lived in Australia for over 20 years, these days on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland with my son. My individual work is primarily online, with clients throughout Australia and overseas. I travel to deliver a range of training programs, including ASIST Suicide First Aid and 'Real Conversations' - supporting teams and organisations to talk about what's really going on!

29/04/2026

Whilst a tattoo may bring joy, I can’t bring myself to recommend it as an alternative to good therapy😜

20/04/2026

19/04/2026

We’re at the final week of our 6 week ‘Yoga for Anxiety & Depression’ Program at Mudjimba Hall this week. It’s been lovely to spend time with a beautiful group of ladies these past few weeks, gently exploring the connections between body, mind and emotions.
From Wednesday 13th May I commence offering Yoga for Anxiety and Depression as a casual class at the Hall, again on most Wednesdays at 5:45pm.
Booking is essential and can be done at https://www.alisoncannell.com/yoga-for-anxiety-depression -mifwxs011

15/03/2026

It was so lovely to spend time with the women that joined my casual 'Yoga for Calm & Compassion' class at Mudjimba Hall last Wednesday. Thanks to Carly for taking the time to forward this testimonial which I'm so grateful for. We supported ourselves with a weaving of psychoeducation, yoga philosophy and the physical practice of yoga. I wholeheartedly believe that what we learn 'on the mat' in terms of compassion for self, can have a ripple effect in our lives.
There's 2 upcoming opportunities to join me for yoga and wellbeing support in the next little while - booking links for both are in the comments.
- Last chance in the next couple of days to join my 6 week 'Yoga for Anxiety & Depression' Program starting at Mudjimba Hall THIS WEDNESDAY 18TH at 5:45pm
- Some casual classes Village Yoga Coolum over the next couple of months

Please feel free to message or call with any queries - I'd love to be able to offer support.

02/03/2026

One of the key reasons I love my yoga practice and sharing it with others is not the physical postures themselves - yes they're a part of yoga - but if they're done just as a physical practice in the same way as we'd maybe do a gym class, then we're potentially missing out on other helpful aspects of our yoga practice.
What I really love is the opportunity to practice self compassion - yes to move through the poses and gain the physical benefits of that (growth of flexibility and strength to name just a couple), but to do so with a mindful awareness of how I'm treating myself as I do that. Am I letting a critical voice in my head (many of us have this!) tell me that I'm not doing a good enough job', or I 'should' be able to do it or I'm 'not as good as everyone else?'... or am I treating myself with compassion ... easing into and enjoying the feel of the poses that are available to me ... maybe exploring a slightly adapted version of a pose that feels supportive to my body. I notice when I treat myself with kindness and compassion then more becomes available to me .. I'm more curious about what can be possible .. I'll experiment more with edging into different poses ... because I'm feeling safe and supported .. I'm in a kind space .. not a space where that critical voice gets to give me a good going over!
Then I experience that this approach to my practice ripples out into my life .. and life sure feels better when we're not 'beating ourselves up ... when we've not got a harsh voice telling us that 'you shouldn't be feeling anxious/you shouldn't be feeling flat.' Instead maybe the kind voice starts to show up more - maybe reassuring us .. ''Í get it .. your head's going crazy with thoughts right now ... it feels overwhelming ... what can we try on the yoga mat that could bring some ease to that?'

If this resonates with you and you'd like to experiment with me on the mat to bring in more self compassion and maybe start to reduce overthinking and stress and gently bring more ease to life, there's a couple of options:

- The 6 week Yoga for Anxiety & Depression Program starts at Mudjimba Hall on a Wednesday evening in just a couple of weeks, on March 18th https://www.alisoncannell.com/yoga-for-anxiety-depression
- I'm offering a casual 'taster' class - Yoga for Calm & Compassion - on Wednesday 11th March at 5:45pm at Mudjimba Hall - just $10 a ticket with all profits to Sunny Coast Sleeper - providing a safe night's sleep to members of our homeless community https://www.alisoncannell.com/casual-10-fundraiser-class-yoga-for-c

If you know in your heart that the 6 week program would be of benefit to you and finance is the only obstacle to your commitment, then do message me to discuss.

27/02/2026

$10 casual fundraising class - Yoga for Calm & Compassion

Whilst my 6 week 'Yoga for Anxiety and Depression' Program starts at Mudjimba Hall from Wednesday 18th March, I'd also like to take the opportunity to kick off at the hall by offering a casual $10 class on the evening of Wednesday 11th March, with all funds raised going to 'Sunny Coast Sleeper' - providing a safe night's sleep to locals sleeping rough.

Details are here https://www.alisoncannell.com/casual-10-fundraiser-class-yoga-for-c and I'd love to see you .. enjoy a gentle class together .. learn some strategies for self support .. and support 'Sunny Coast Sleeper.'

Bookings essential and beginners welcome.

My intent is to share, in discussion, some of the ways that yoga may support us over time to reduce anxiety, stress and low mood, develop a greater sense of calm and offer ourselves more gentleness and compassion.Then to offer a 50 minute gentle, trauma-sensitive yoga session designed to help you sl...

22/02/2026

I love this reminder .. yoga to me is all about balance … the practice of both effort and ease.
If we can come to our yoga practice with the qualities of compassion and curiosity, we’re likely to find the best experience each time for our body and our nervous system🙏🧘‍♀️

https://www.alisoncannell.com/yoga-for-anxiety-depression

15/02/2026

My 6 week ‘Yoga for Anxiety and Depression’ Program starts at Mudjimba Hall in a month’s time and I’ve had a few questions that I thought to speak to in this little video. Any further questions please message or call .. always happy to chat to see if it could be a fit for you or not.
EARLY BIRD pricing finishes this Tuesday 17th February and details and booking are here https://www.alisoncannell.com/yoga-for-anxiety-depression

02/02/2026

Im fortunate to be in India at present and managed to catch this little cat doing ‘Downward Dog’ pose. How wise is this cat to access all the benefits that this pose can bring, including:
- Encouraging deep, mindful breathing that supports our nervous system to relax
- Increasing blood flow to the brain, which may help relieve symptoms of mild depression and mental fogginess
- Relieving tension in neck, shoulders and back where stress is often held

If you’re curious to explore how a weaving of psycho-education, yoga philosophy and gentle yoga practices, the early bird for my 6 week ‘Yoga for Anxiety and Depression’ program is available until February 17th.

We start on 18th March at Mudjimba Hall and details and booking page is https://www.alisoncannell.com/yoga-for-anxiety-depression

25/01/2026

I was in a class this morning with one of my teachers, the lovely Erin Lee from The Mindful Yoga School, and the topic of 'Samskara' came up. It's one of my many favourites, meaning the often subconscious imprints or 'grooves in the mind' that are formed from our past, repeated thoughts or actions. Through the lens of more Western psychoeducation, I often talk about the unconscious programming that can drive our automatic reactions, some of which may not be the most helpful to us.
This morning we reminded ourselves of the power of yoga to grow our awareness of these samskara. Through our practice we can have an embodied experience of noticing samskara, staying curious and just gently observing .. and somehow in the gentle observing of our usual 'train tracks' of behaviour, rather than a tight holding, the 'tracks' can start to dissolve and lose some energy .. maybe even making space for change.
Early Bird is available until 17th February for my 'Yoga for Anxiety and Depression' Program at Mudjimba Hall, where, over 6 weeks, we'll be practicing gentle curiosity together🥰

Find calm, connection, and balance through a gentle and trauma-sensitive yoga practice designed to support emotional wellbeing. This 6 week Program, offered through a weekly 75 minute class at Mudjimba Community Hall, offers a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your body in a safe and s...

19/01/2026

I love this so much .. who would have thought how soothing it could be to watch a little bird doing yoga🥰

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15/01/2026

I'm delighted that booking is now open for my 6 week 'Yoga for Anxiety and Depression' Program, which I'm running at the lovely Mudjimba Hall, commencing on Wednesday March 18th and running weekly from 5:45pm to 7pm.

It's going to be a lovely, gentle space which can be supportive to anyone experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate stress, anxiety and/or depression on occasions.

Details and link to booking is here and please do call or message with any queries

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Greater Manchester

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+61422974042

Website

http://www.alisoncannell.com/, https://www.instagram.com/alison_yoga_therapy/

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