Hi, I'm Allayna!

 

I'm a Specialist Wellness Counsellor listed with ASCHP, and I got into this work for a pretty simple reason. I know what it's like to need someone to talk to and not quite have the right person around. That changed for me when I found my people. Now I want to be that person for you.

I have a BA Psychology and English degree from Eduvos, followed by a B.Soc.Sci Honours in Psychology from The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). I also did intensive training with the National Centre for Child Protection, where I met with people online from all walks of life, and each one taught me something new about resilience. ​This training is also where I fell in love with using DBT skills, which are practical tools that can help you on a difficult day. I have used these skills with teens and adults, and I weave them into sessions whenever they can feel useful. 

But here's what you really get when you sit down with me. Someone who listens without flinching. Someone who won't rush to fix you. Someone who genuinely believes that you can feel lighter than you do right now. I've seen it happen. The small shifts. The slow return to lightness. It's my favourite thing to witness.