About Me
“Knowing your own darkness is the best method of dealing with the darkness of other people” – Carl Jung
Hello!
My name is Mia; I grew up in Sweden but have resided in Canada for most of my adult life. I have two adult children (two of my favourite people).
I am a registered professional counsellor, a member of CPCA (Canadian Professional Counselling Association) and have over 25 years of healing work, which I am committed to for life. Currently, I work at a non-profit agency (where I have been for a decade) training and supervising volunteer counsellors that provide affordable counselling for our community (Nanaimo, BC) on Vancouver Island. Simultaneously, I run a private practice focusing on inner child work (trauma healing).. Internal Family Systems Theory. Expanding this work is a massive passion of mine as I have witnessed changes in myself and in so many others.
I am an intuitive counsellor and have cultivated an ability to get to core issues quickly. We can all learn how to heal and also need guides to show us the way at different times. I believe in this model versus the model of always relying on counsellors for healing.
When working with a counsellor, the relationship between counsellor and client is crucial; we need to lean into the work without worrying if the counsellor can hold whatever comes up.
If you are ready for this journey, or don’t know if you are but want to try it out, I welcome you to reach out and book a free consultation to get a feel of me and ask questions.
Sometimes it takes time to make the first step. We might visit a website many times before taking action; that is part of the process.
You can also check out my Instagram page for some helpful free content: @innerchildworkwithmia
I look forward to connecting with you!
Kindly,
Mia
Testimonials
“The first time I went to see Mia I instantly felt a connection that I had been looking for in my past therapists. Her soft demeanor, kind personality, and deep understanding are what makes her not only a wonderful person but also a great therapist. I refer her to any of my friends that show interest in seeking therapy because I hope they can have the same connection and results too.”
– Jordan
“I have known Mia since 2018. She has been training volunteers to become counselors for many years. I consider her to be an excellent therapist. She also has run many groups helping people deal with the many aspect of their mental health. Her specialty is “inner child work” which I consider her to be an expert in this area. I recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their mental health, and/or deal with crises in their life.”
– Bernie MA. In Marriage and Family therapy.
“Mia is a compassionate expert with an extraordinary, in-depth understanding of inner child work. I’m so grateful for her support in helping me to recognize and nurture that part of myself. This focus into the inner child has led me to many personal insights and in creating a safe space for healing myself and others. Mia’s life work in helping others is a valuable contribution to our community and society as a whole.”
– Wendy
“As a volunteer under Mia’s supervision, I have done training with her on Inner Child Work and you can tell instantly how passionate she is about the topic. Mia was the first person to introduce Inner Child Work to me. While I found it a little abstract and confusing in the beginning, Mia simplified the various parts of the inner child with relatable examples and a visual to enhance understanding. Outside of training, I’ve had many conversations with her in which my inner child was brought up. She intuitively had a good idea of what was going on, and through her direct and compassionate approach shared. I often left with a refreshing new perspective on a situation and felt seen and heard. Mia extends her enthusiasm for Inner Child Work throughout many areas of her life, and she is dedicated to her own personal growth and healing.”
– Tara-Fay
“I started working with Mia 2 years ago on childhood trauma. Mia listens, provides a safe space for healing, and offers powerful wisdom and guidance. I have healed and grown in ways I could not have imagined when we started working together. It is difficult to put into words the gratitude I have for working with Mia.”
– Jocelyn
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