Allyson Coogan, RCT, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

Allyson Coogan

(she/her)

MC

Registered Counselling Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

In-Person (North Sydney/Sydney), Virtual
Evening, Weekends
Accepting New Clients

Client Focus

CouplesAdultsCanadian Armed ForcesFamiliesFirst RespondersIndigenousVeterans

Language/s

English

Reaching out for support can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, navigating a difficult life transition, or simply no longer feeling like yourself, you don’t have to face it alone.

I believe therapy is most powerful when it grows from a genuine human connection built on trust, compassion, and understanding. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself without pressure to have the “right” words or everything figured out. Together, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, honour your unique experiences, and move at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed care and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw on well-researched, effective therapeutic approaches that foster both deeper insight and practical strategies for lasting change. Whether you’re hoping to better understand difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, strengthen relationships, or develop healthier ways of coping, our work will be collaborative and focused on what matters most to you.

I have advanced training in several specialized therapeutic approaches allowing me to support both individuals and couples in healing from trauma, improving communication, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change.

Beginning therapy doesn’t require having all the answers. Sometimes it’s enough to recognize that something needs to change. Wherever you are in your journey, you’ll be met with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care as we work together toward meaningful growth and healing.

Areas Of Support

AnxietyDepressionInfidelity and Betrayal TraumaSex AddictionsTrauma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Emotionaly Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
  • Master of Counselling Degree, University of Lethbridge
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, McGill University
  • Certified Sex Addiction therapist

Outside of work, I find peace and a sense of ease hiking and spending time in nature. I enjoy playing the ukulele and penny whistle, and I speak a little Irish-though I wouldn’t claim to be particularly skilled at any of them. One of my favourite quotes, by Tori Amos, is: “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.”

Our North Sydney Office Is Moving!

As of October 5th, 2026 our North Sydney clinic will be relocating to Membertou.