Melissa Milligan
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Melissa Milligan is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who combines over 14 years of nursing experience with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers, first responders, and individuals navigating separation or divorce. She believes in the power of curiosity and non-judgmental space to help clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. Drawing from her own experiences with workplace trauma, PTSD, co-parenting, and emotional strain, Melissa offers a compassionate, relatable presence that fosters trust and connection. Clients working with Melissa can expect personalized support and practical tools to navigate depression, anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, and other emotional concerns. She is especially passionate about helping front-line workers and those facing significant life transitions. If you’re ready to feel heard and supported on your journey to healing, Melissa invites you to connect.
- Being a single parent who has gone through struggles of separation/divorce and the challenges that come with co-parenting.
- Being a nurse gives me insight into the complicated world of healthcare, which often leaves its workers burnt out, overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or . I also understand that compassion fatigue is prevalent among healthcare workers or first responders and the importance of self-care.
Calm, attentive, understanding, non-judgmental, empathetic, compassionate, a good listener, warm and welcoming
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- women
- men
- adults
- ages 20-60
- divorced/separated
- co-parenting
- anxious
- depressed
- stress/overwhelm/burnout/compassion fatigue
- healthcare workers/first responders
- want to feel safe and heard
- struggle to manage anxiety or stress while dealing with a divorce/seperation
- struggle to manage depression
- struggle to manage burnout and compassion fatigue
- are new to therapy and looking for someone who can sit with you and provide a kind and empathetic approach
- are looking for someone who takes a holistic approach to your health and wellness
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- listened to, seen, validated, and acknowledged for the challenges and struggles you have or are going through.
- safe and welcomed in the space I provide.
- a connection within the therapeutic relationship that consists of stability, humour, directness, and compassion.
Served Populations
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What your looking for in a counsellor
- What brings you to counselling
- To explore whether we are a good fit
Provide a secure environment for you to confront your deepest desires and anxieties, empowering you to develop the self-confidence and closeness you need to strengthen the bonds in your most meaningful relationships. Our sessions will be those of self-discovery and healing, committed to guiding you on your journey to holistic well-being. I want to foster mental and emotional resilience while embracing the harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In-Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
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Education
University of Yorkville
Masters of Arts in Counselling in Psychology
2024
University of Victoria
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
2011
Certifications
Embodied Philosophy
Mind Body Practitioner
2020
Sacred Seed Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training
2019