About Allison
Dr Allison Cahill
Allison is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping clients to build better lives. She believes in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and lead a life of value. Working from a holistic, client-centred and compassion-based approach, Allison feels honoured to accompany her clients on their journey to achieve their goals and be the best they can be. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, she has successfully supported a diverse range of clients in various settings, including public health, private practice, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and tertiary education. She has an interest in relationship issues, anxiety, depression and addictions although sees clients with a range of presenting issues.
Allison was awarded a combined Masters and PhD degree in Clinical Psychology after eight years of training. She has extensive experience in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has training and interests in other approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). As part of her professional practice she receives regular peer supervision and attends workshops and conferences to keep up to date with current research.
Allison is a member of the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) College of Clinical Psychology and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with clinical practice endorsement. Additionally, she has completed her accreditation as a Board-approved supervisor for psychologists at various stages of their careers.
Dr Allison Cahill, Psychology on the Park
About Natasha
Ms Natasha Slater
Natasha is a Provisional Psychologist currently taking on clients at Psychology On The Park. Natasha has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology and will be completing her final placement in a Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been employed for the past year in private practice and also has experience treating students in a school counselling service.
Natasha is warm, client-centered, and solution-focused, passionate about supporting people with a wide range of psychological concerns, including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, ADHD/ASD, trauma, study stress, relationship issues and low self-esteem. Her practice draws on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills. She also integrates strengths-based and trauma-informed practices to ensure therapy is both empowering and sensitive to each client’s unique experiences.
Natasha is currently taking on new clients, both via telehealth (including rural clients) and in-person with a fee of $80 per 50-minute session. She sees NDIS and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients, is working Tuesdays and Wednesdays during business hours at Alcaston House, 2 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD and is keen to continue working in private practice once she graduates with her Master’s degree. Potential clients can contact her via the online contact form below or by sending her an email to info@psychologyonthepark.com
Ms Natasha Slater, Psychology on the Park
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Allison and Natasha see adults of all ages for a range of diverse presenting issues. Please refer to the list below in the 'What is Treated' section. Depending on your needs and preferences, a variety of evidence-based approaches are on offer. These approaches are detailed in the 'Our Therapy' section. The first 1 - 2 sessions will predominately focus on assessment to better understand you and your goals with each session lasting approximately 50 minutes.
Telehealth Services Available
Medicare provides rebates for telehealth (video and phone conferencing) sessions under your Mental Health Care Plan. If you have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable, private internet connection, video conferencing can be an effective and convenient way to access the support you need. However, please note that telehealth may not be the most appropriate medium of treatment depending on your goals.
Clinical Supervision
Allison has completed her accreditation as a Board-approved supervisor for psychologists at various stages of their career including registrars seeking clinical endorsement. Whilst aiming to strengthen professional self-confidence and encourage reflective practice, providing supervision has been a rewarding aspect of the roles she has held as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Program Manager.
Our Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Involves identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking that usually contributes to unnecessary distress and poor habits. By addressing problematic thoughts and behaviours, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) aims to target a number of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The aim of ACT is to maximise human potential for a rich, full and meaningful life by learning to accept what is outside of your personal control, and committing to action that improves and enriches your life. The main components of ACT are the practice of mindfulness and the identification of values and goals.
Schema Therapy (ST)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Schema Therapy (ST)
Is an integrative approach used in presentations caused by difficult childhood experiences and trauma. Schema Therapy's mode work is a compassionate way to understand unhealthy relationship patterns and maladaptive coping styles with the aim of helping individuals meet basic emotional needs.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
This approach is designed with the aim of helping people regulate their emotions and improve their interpersonal skills by learning about the triggers that lead to reactive states and helping to assess which coping skills to apply. Initially used with Borderline Personality Disorders, DBT skills can be incorporated into treatment for moo
This approach is designed with the aim of helping people regulate their emotions and improve their interpersonal skills by learning about the triggers that lead to reactive states and helping to assess which coping skills to apply. Initially used with Borderline Personality Disorders, DBT skills can be incorporated into treatment for mood disorders, addictions and other psycho-social difficulties.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR was designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. This therapy uses eye movements (or sometimes rhythmic tapping or audio tones) in an attempt to change the way a memory is stored in the brain and promote processing. EMDR was first used with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and has since been expanded for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions etc.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is a form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that aims to reduce symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety such as phobias by exposing people to their fears and assisting them to resist the urge to perform an action (e.g., washing, checking, ruminating, avoidance, reassurance seeking etc.), that reduces their anxiety. ERP is usually recommended in the treatment of OCD.
Therapy Rooms for Rent
Heritage Melbourne CBD Rooms to Rent
Located on the 3rd floor corner suite of Alcaston House, a heritage-listed building in the Paris-End of the CBD, 3 newly opened consulting rooms are available to rent. Each room has French doors opening to a small balcony, allowing for plenty of natural light and beautiful, unobstructed views of St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Old Treasury Building, Treasury Gardens and leafy Collins Street - ideal for Allied Health professionals.
The parquetry floors, leather couches and thoughtfully furnished rooms create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment for clients and clinicians (please see the photos above for more images of the rooms). Marketing with GP Clinics in the CBD and surrounding suburbs has been undertaken with new referrals being received - possibility of cross referrals. The corner of Collins and Spring Streets in the CBD is close to shops, cafes, public transport (trams and trains) and parking.
Room Features & Inclusions:
- Private, soundproofed rooms with natural light
- Fully furnished consulting rooms
- Each room with air-conditioning and heating
- High-speed WI-FI 7 (Enterprise Ethernet – 250/250)
- Access to a printer-copier-fax
- Equipped kitchenette and waiting area
- Electricity, water and outgoing costs included
- Professional cleaning
Availability:
There are still a few days available in the rooms to rent for part-time use.
Rates:
- $90 + GST for a half-day
- $138 + GST for a full day
If this sounds like the right fit for your practice, contact Allison at info@psychologyonthepark.com for more details and to arrange a viewing.
One of three therapy rooms for rent