Catriona Hall
MACP, RCC
Connection to you
I am inspired by the human condition and enjoy exploring it with others. I want to help people feel understood and heard, confront the highs and lows of life, and find their motivation for change. My goal is to create a space of curiosity and learning to help you find a deeper and more meaningful understanding of yourself. My hope is that through this journey you will build a connection to yourself that will allow you to share, risk, listen, laugh, and discover those elements that are holding you back. I want to learn about what you need, your goals for the future, and how we can get there together.
Your Story
I spent my life being fascinated with people’s stories, as a graduate of English Literature I learnt about the world through the stories people would tell about themselves, their culture, and about society. This developed a passion for travel and a curiosity for others. I moved to Canada in 2014 and found a home in the East Kootenay’s. This change came with challenges of being away from the friends and family I had known my whole life, and the importance of finding support as I figured out my changing place in the world.
Growing up on the south coast of England I loved the ocean and found a peace in the waves, whether they were calm and serene, or wild and uncontrollable. Through watersports I learned to move with the eb and flow of those waters, how to control my reaction, and when to get out. I think of this often as I embark on my counselling career and consider the self-reflective journey of when we need to take a step back, need support, or simply need to get out for just a moment to reflect on where we stand.
Professional Background
Catriona completed a Bachelors of Arts degree in English Literature, during which she worked as a respite care aid for local families. This enhanced her understanding of mental health and the support networks that contribute to wellness. Following graduation, she moved to Canada for what she thought would only be a year and continued her earlier career in the restaurant industry. During this time, she developed an interest in the workings of a small business and what that meant for its customers. The biggest thing that stood out to me was the building of community and connections, from tourists passing through town on their way to see family, to regulars who I got to know on a much more personal level. These experiences highlighted to me the individuality of people and how affective those interactions can be.
It was at the beginning of 2020 that I re-evaluated what was important for me professionally and decided to pursue my original passion of human connection and begin my Masters of Counselling Psychology. Throughout my course I have developed a culturally minded, trauma informed care, and I am passionate about helping you figure out the best way forward for your healing. I look forward to learning from Hannah, who is my supervisor and grow the passions that have been ignited throughout my career and course.
Professional Registration
Catriona Hall completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Catriona is in the process of becoming registered with with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Training and Courses
- Master of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Emotionally Focused Therapy, Level 1
- EMDR Basic training
- Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Sussex, England.