Paige Cahill, MA, R.Psych
(she/her)
Registered Psychologist
About Me
I work with people who are navigating a variety of life challenges, from religious trauma and the process of deconstruction, to the lasting impact of institutional harm in medical, educational, or other authority-driven systems. I also support survivors of sexual violence, bringing my background in advocacy to create a trauma-informed space where clients are believed, heard, and respected for their unique experiences. I enjoy working with couples as they navigate connection, communication, and differences, and as a queer therapist, I’m committed to creating a safe, affirming space for queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and couples. My approach is warm, grounded, and guided by respect for identity, belonging, and lived experience.
My Ideal Client
I work with individuals (10+) and couples. I especially love working with:
People drawn to a feminist, anti-oppressive way of working that honors their identity, acknowledges the ways power and social systems shape their experiences, and takes seriously the realities of their day-to-day life and relationships;
People who’ve experienced harm in institutions, like hospitals, schools, or other large systems;
Individuals navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and deconstruction;
Survivors of sexual violence looking for someone with a deep understanding of the issue and the long-term impacts of trauma;
Couples who are struggling with connection, communication, or navigating differences, including neurodivergent and queer relationships;
Queer, trans, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who want a supportive, affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and life challenges.
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Working with Me
My counselling style is warm, empathetic, and compassionate. In our sessions, I am relaxed and conversational, and I often throw in a bit of humour. I bring my full self to our work together and value authenticity, which means you can expect me to show up with honesty, empathy, and care. I aim to create a space where I exist as a real person, and where you feel safe to do the same.
This is something you’ll hear me say a lot: I believe that everyone is doing the best they can at all times. This means I am here to notice and celebrate your strengths, not fixate on your areas of growth. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred perspective. This means I pay attention to how harmful past experiences can shape behaviours and ways of being, and that I'll always meet you where you're at while making sure you're in the driver’s seat.
I also keep an anti-oppressive lens at the centre of my work. In practice, this can mean noticing how systems of oppression such as racism, colonialism, homophobia, and classism can affect mental health and how we experience trauma. It also includes advocating for you when appropriate, and most importantly, being accountable, open, and committed to doing right by you.
My Experience
Registered Psychologist #7561
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship
Level 1 IFS Therapist
Extensive Experience working with Survivors of Sexual Assault and Religious Trauma
When I'm not at YEG FC...
When I’m not at work, I live with my partner and our chaotic little crew: Possum, a tiny Maltese/Yorkie who basically runs the house, and Jeepers, a friendly black cat who mostly tolerates Possum. I love staying active, and running is my favorite way to do it. In the spring and summer, you’ll usually find me chasing trail races in the mountains, with a few road races sprinkled in for good measure.
I’m also a bookworm and a huge Tolkien fan, and you’ll often catch me nose-deep in a fantasy novel. I love Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop games, and video games, and I can get pretty competitive in escape rooms. Some other things that make me happy, in no particular order, are space, cooking, Beatrix Potter, pastel colours, and angel food cake.