Dr. Trevor Hale – BHKin., MSc., Doctorate of Psychology

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Philosophy

I am dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance that encompasses family, outdoor sport and recreational pursuits, volunteer work, and coaching. I value and consistently invest time and energy into Mindfulness, nutritional balance, ongoing professional development, and the fostering of close interpersonal relationships. These things, I believe, are fundamental to a healthy and fulfilling life.

Educational Background

Trevor earned his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Science degrees at the University of British Columbia. His focus during this time was the psychology of learning, skill acquisition, and human behaviour. Trevor was also a varsity Cross-country Ski team athlete, coach, and team manager during his time at UBC. He was awarded Academic and Athletic All-Canadian awards for his commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Trevor’s interest in sport and high performance mindsets took him to Australia where he completed his Doctorate in Psychology. He has specialist training in sport and performance psychology, grief and loss, and the psychology of chronic pain and injury and illness rehabilitation.

Areas of Practice

Trevor is passionate about working with people to help them achieve their maximum potential. This holds true for individuals struggling with mental health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, or grief and loss), chronic health issues (e.g., chronic pain, illness, and injury), and top performers (e.g., sports people, performing artists, executives, and entrepreneurs).

Trevor has three key areas of practice:

1. general mental health
2. chronic pain, chronic illness, & injury rehabilitation
3. Sport and Performance psychology

You may wish to work psychotherapeutically with Dr. Hale on more clinically based issues such as:

• Anger management
• Anxiety / Panic
• Career transitions
• Chronic pain & pain management
• Communication
• Couple counselling
• Depression management
• Drug and alcohol use
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Personal conflict
• Stress management
• Work / life balance
• And others

Therapeutic Approach

Trevor’s preference is to practice using a combination of Psychodynamic, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness Based cognitive Therapy perspectives. Trevor believes that an integration of these techniques facilitates early progress within a counselling relationship while creating an environment where clients feel comfortable to examine the origin of their concerns. When appropriate, Trevor also uses Ego-state therapy to address issues around deep inner-personal conflict or grief and loss. Trevor will also use psychometric tests to him and his help clients understand and address a variety of psychological concerns.

Trevor strives to engage with others with a sense of curiosity and empathy to understand their concerns and then engage collectively with them to work through the concerns they express.

Personal History
Trevor grew up in North Vancouver where he was involved in competitive sport from a young age. He has both coached and competed at national and international levels; and in 1990, Trevor represented Canada at the Triathlon World Championships. Trevor chose to combine his interests in sport and psychology throughout his education. Together with his wife, Trevor moved to Melbourne Australia in 2002 to continue his education and professional development. Trevor and his family have now returned home to the North Shore where Trevor is excited set up his Canadian practice in. He continues to be passionate about sports; Trevor competes and participates enthusiastically in a variety of sports—particularly high-risk sports where he gets to explore issues around fear, courage, and mental focus.