Bio
I completed my studies in both Italy and Canada, earning Master’s degrees in Philosophy (2003), in Clinical-Dynamic Psychology (2008) from the University of Padova, Italy, and a Master’s in Political Studies from the University of Saskatchewan (2015).
I have always been fascinated by the social and cultural factors that contribute to psychological distress in contemporary life. I have been providing counselling services in Canada since 2017, working with individuals and couples from diverse groups and cultural backgrounds.
I offer my services in English and Italian.
Who I work with I work with adults and seniors experiencing:
- Anxiety and/or depression,
- Symptoms of ADHD
- self-esteem and relationship difficulties,
- loss and trauma,
- porn and internet addiction.
Furthermore, I work with couples who wish to:
- improve communication and reduce conflict,
- rebuild trust,
- restore emotional or physical intimacy.
I welcome people from all cultural and spiritual backgrounds and deeply respect each person’s individuality.\
My Counselling Approach
Counselling is a supportive and collaborative relationship that helps you reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and live more authentically. It offers a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns with curiosity rather than judgment.
My approach is primarily person-centered. I draw from existential philosophy, which values authenticity, freedom, and personal responsibility. Psychodynamic and attachment perspectives inform my understanding of how early experiences and relationship patterns continue to shape the way we feel, think, and connect today. In addition, I incorporate insights from René Girard’s theory of imitation (mimesis), recognizing how social comparison and cultural pressure can sometimes pull us away from our authentic values and relationships. I tailor our work to your unique needs, strengths, and goals, integrating evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, trauma-informed perspectives and clinical hypnosis when helpful.
Rather than offering quick fixes, I aim to help you develop deeper self-awareness, emotional clarity, and practical tools that support meaningful and lasting change.
Benefits of Working With Me
Through our work together, you can develop stronger communication skills rooted in genuine emotional awareness. Many clients discover that communication involves much more than “saying the right thing” — it includes recognizing how emotions are expressed through the body, tone, facial expressions, and gestures.
Counselling can also help strengthen self-esteem and self-acceptance, allowing you to relate to yourself with greater compassion and confidence. As you develop a clearer sense of who you are and what you stand for, you may experience renewed inner balance, personal agency, and more fulfilling relationships.
Cost
135$ for an individual session, and 160$ for a couple session.
Location
I offer counselling in BC only online or via phone. I do not offer counselling in person at the moment.
milanicounseling@gmail.com 639-317-6444