About Us

Who We Are

Akra Counselling is a Sydney-based counselling practice dedicated to supporting people through change, uncertainty, and the quieter struggles that don’t always have a name. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck, overthinking everything, or simply unsure of your next step, this is a space where you can talk honestly and start to make sense of things.

What "Akra" Means

The name Akra draws from the ancient Greek word ákra (ἄκρα), meaning peak, point, or the outermost edge. It is the place where land meets sea, where one thing ends and another begins.

That threshold is exactly where many of our clients find themselves: at the edge of something old, standing at the start of something new. It can feel uncertain, even disorienting. But it is also a place of possibility.

Akra Counselling exists to walk with you at that edge to help you find your footing, understand what you’re carrying, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

— How We Handle the process

Our Approach to Counselling

Counselling at Akra is calm, conversational, and practical. Rather than focusing on labels or diagnosis, the focus is on understanding why you feel the way you do, what patterns may be keeping you stuck, and what you can begin doing differently.

Sessions are guided at your pace. There is no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive. You bring what’s on your mind, and together we work through it in a way that feels manageable and honest. The approach draws on evidence-informed counselling methods to help you:

  • Understand your thoughts and emotions — so you can respond to situations rather than simply react to them
  • Recognise patterns in your behaviour and relationships that may no longer be serving you
  • Develop practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, overthinking, and difficult transitions
  • Rebuild a sense of direction when life has left you feeling lost or uncertain
Areas commonly explored in sessions include anxiety and overthinking, life transitions, relocation and living abroad, relationship patterns, identity changes, and general emotional wellbeing. Sessions are available in 30, 60, or 90-minute formats, via phone or secure video — whichever feels most comfortable for you. No referral is required.
The Best counsellor in Australia

About Alexis Mcfarland

Akra Counselling was founded by Alexis Mcfarland, a counsellor holding a Diploma of Counselling, who works within ethical counselling guidelines. Alexis brings a grounded, non-judgemental presence to every session creating space where clients feel genuinely heard, not evaluated.

Alexis does not provide diagnosis or medical treatment, but offers meaningful support in understanding your experiences and, where appropriate, can guide you toward additional professional services that may be of help.

— FAQs

Let's Clear Things Up.

A referral is not always required. This may depend on your insurance provider. Please contact the office to confirm.

In your first session, we’ll talk through what’s been going on for you, what you’d like support with, and what you want to get out of counselling. It’s a chance for you to feel comfortable and for us to decide how we’ll work together.

Yes, sessions are available via phone or secure video, so you can choose what feels most comfortable for you.

Sessions are available in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. A 60-minute session is recommended for the most clients, with 90 minutes available for deeper or more complex work. 

Let's start a conversation

Get in Touch

You don’t need to have it all worked out before reaching out. Whether you have questions, want to know if counselling is right for you, or are ready to book — we’re here.

Visit our Contact Us page to get in touch, or book a session directly at a time that suits you.

📧 akracounselling@gmail.com
📞 0423 180 436 (International: +61 423 180 436)
📍 Sydney, NSW 2000

Akra Counselling is a confidential, private-pay service. Everything discussed in sessions remains confidential, except where required by Australian law.