About

My name is Allison Cahill. I’m a clinical registered Individuals, Couples, Family and Relationship Psychotherapist and Counsellor.

I believe

I strongly believe in integrity and authenticity. Like you, I have experienced the highs and lows of life and endured my own adversities. Equally, I have also benefited from wonderful adventures and learned what it is to love and to be loved.

I support

My goal as your therapist is to support, empower and hold a safe space for you to better understand your history, regulate your emotional patterns, improve and build on new coping skills and overall well-being.

I understand

My speciality is to bring understanding, calm and perspective to busy, and sometimes conflicted lives, and I welcome all members of our community.

Allison Cahill Clinical Psychotherapist Chatswood

Through my work as a therapist and my own life experience, I know that life can be hard, relationships are hard and sometimes we just struggle.

We can sometimes lose sight of the fact that we matter, know that we’re good enough and battle to maintain a connection with our partner or loved ones.

Over time, our ability to connect and enjoy an intimate relationship with our partner or loved ones can change, fall into a rut or feel diminished.

Together we’ll explore past and present experiences, cultivating the foundation for a healthy future that represents the changes you would like to see in your life.

Seeking counselling can be an emotional journey, I will therefore welcome you into the process at your own pace in a non-judgemental and compassionate way.

Counselling is a collaborative experience, requiring your vulnerability and openness to seek change. By guiding you through to awareness, I can help change or improve your situation in how you feel about life and your different relationships.

So, for you to benefit most you’ll need to be open and transparent in your communication, willing to work hard through the counselling process with me. There may be moments that arise that are challenging, but the rewards gained beyond are great.

Therapy is not a one size fits all, so I apply different tools for everybody that are individually unique.

I provide my clients with the different tools and abilities to increase their awareness and skills in the areas of

  • Build resilience and confidence

  • Communication

  • Conflict resolution

  • Improved relationships

  • Intimacy building

  • Respect

  • Trust

  • Understanding

I know that it’s not always easy to reach out for assistance, so I see my role as easing you through this process. Together, we’ll ultimately find the tools that will help you live the life you wish for.

Areas of Work

  • ADHD in relationships

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Ageing and associated changes

  • Boundaries

  • Burnout

  • Communication difficulties

  • Differences in parenting styles

  • Emotional Challenges

  • Fertility

  • Infidelity and other betrayals

  • Intimacy and sexual difficulties

  • Life transitions

  • Limiting Beliefs

  • Loss and grief

  • Overwhelm

  • Pre Marriage

  • Relationship strains

  • Self-esteem

  • Trust

  • Work-Life balance

I am a clinical registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and National Guild of Australian Therapists (NGAT), Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). I have a Bachelor Counselling and Human Change - Psychotherapy (BCHC)

Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help guide your journey.

If you’d like to learn more about how I can assist you in your situation or relationship, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • BCHC – Bachelor Counselling and Human Change (Psychotherapy)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1

  • Circle of Security accredited Facilitator

  • Tuning into teens accredited Facilitator

  • Accredited First Aid Certificate

  • Webinar Presenter and facilitator

  • Clinical member of PACFA – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Member Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT)

  • Member of the National Guild of Australian Therapists (NGAT)

I have volunteered for numerous years in programs with

Raise Foundation – Mentoring teenagers.
Sony Foundation – Holiday Camps for children with disabilities, providing respite for their families.
Community Food Van and support.

“What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” “Comparing yourself to others,” said the Mole.

Charlie Mackesy