Mila Morrison, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Mila Morrison, RCC (she/her)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Complex trauma
Anxiety
Relationships
Chronic pain
Couples
Family conflict and estrangement
THERAPY MODALITIES:
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
Emotion focused therapy
Internal family systems
Body-centred and somatic approaches
Trauma-informed therapy
EMDR Therapy
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH MILA
I strongly believe that human beings are born with the innate capacity to heal. In our sessions, you can expect me to be open and honest. I bring my full self into therapy sessions, and strive to show up as the most authentic version of myself that I can be, without taking myself too seriously. You can expect me to operate from a place of curiosity and empathy, and the deeply held belief that you are the expert of your own life. Together, we will explore the experience of the present-moment to foster a greater sense of honesty, embodiment, understanding and growth.
MILA’S EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
I completed my Master’s degree in counselling at Simon Fraser University. Prior to this, I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, in psychology and applied ethics. I have also undergone additional training in trauma, and recently completed the level 1 EMDR course. During my university internship, I received a lot of mentorship in providing couples therapy, and this is something that I am excited to continue doing, and continue training in.
Separate but adjacent to counselling, I have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. While I do not teach yoga anymore, my understanding of the connection between mind, body and emotions deeply informs my counselling practice.
ON A PERSONAL NOTEI chose to pursue therapy as a career because of a deep passion for growth, and curiosity around what it means to be human - both for myself, and others. I am proud to say that I have been a client in therapy for most of my adult life, and that I understand the courage it takes to embark on this journey. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and constantly strive to better understand myself, others, and the world.
I grew up in Victoria, and am very excited to be back here to stay after several years spent living in Vancouver. I live with my fiancé and our two quirky rescue dogs named Sylvie and Mona. I also love to read and write, and have a yoga practice that I frequently drift away from and then find my way back to. I’ve recently begun singing lessons, which has been as empowering and fun as it is scary!
FEESSessions with Mila are $140 per 50 minute session for individuals, and $150 for for couples, plus GST. 75 minute couples sessions are available upon request, pro-rated.
HOURSMila is available Monday 2-8, and Tuesday 9-2.
Trainings and Workshops:
EMDR Level 1, Victoria BC, June 2024
AEDP Immersion, May 2024
A Step by Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems
Top 10 Highly Impactful Therapeutic skills in AEDP
Narcissistic Abuse in Depth
Core Emotion-Focused Family therapy
The Body Keeps the Score - online trauma training
Trauma, the Body, and the Autonomic Nervous System
YTT-200 Hour Yoga teacher training
All of the counsellors at Bodymind Counselling gratefully live and practice on the lands of Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.
