Paige Cahill, MA

My counselling style is couched in warmth, empathy, and compassion. In session, I am conversational, relaxed, and open, and I will often bring in humour. I bring my full self to each session and value authenticity; this means that when we connect, you can expect me to be open, empathetic, and genuine. I also believe that everyone is always doing their best in life with what they have available to them in the moment -- so you can expect me to celebrate and highlight your strengths. I also practice from a trauma-informed and person centred lens, which means I am constantly considering the ways in which our experiences of trauma impact our behaviours and ways of being, and I will always meet you where you are at, while allowing you to be in the "driver's seat". 

I also endeavour to operate from an anti-oppressive lens in all that I do. In therapy, this can include recognizing the complex ways in which systems of oppression like racism, colonialism, homophobia, classism, etc., contribute to mental health difficulties, engaging in systems level advocacy, working to reduce the inherent power imbalance that exists between client and therapist, and -- perhaps most importantly -- holding myself accountable.