Alana Hawkins is a psychologist based in East Brisbane, Queensland. You can find the practice at 15 Didsbury Street, East Brisbane QLD 4169.
Alana works with adults and families who want support with day to day stress, worrying thoughts, and the things that can get in the way of feeling okay. Therapy can be helpful when life feels a bit stuck, or when emotions start to spill over in ways that don’t feel like you. Over time, she focuses on building practical skills and a plan you can actually use in real life.
Her sessions include individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy. In many cases, that means talking through what’s been happening, then looking at patterns that keep repeating. At times it can be about communication, boundaries, sleep and stress, or how to handle tough situations without it taking over your whole week.
Alana also offers stress management techniques, using approaches that help people calm down and think more clearly when things get tense. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the main tools she uses. CBT can help you spot unhelpful thinking, challenge it, and replace it with ways of thinking that are more balanced. It’s not about “positive thinking” only. It’s more about noticing what your mind is doing, then choosing something better when you can.
For couples and families, the work often centres on how people show up for each other. That can include working through conflict, rebuilding trust, and getting back to respectful conversations. The goal is usually the same: fewer blow-ups, more understanding, and a clearer way forward together.
Alana’s experience helping people through mental health and relationship challenges is reflected in the way she keeps sessions grounded and focused on what matters to you. Education details aren’t listed on this page, but her work style is practical, clear, and supportive.
If you’re looking for therapy in East Brisbane and want something steady and straightforward, Alana Hawkins may be a good fit.