About Me
Hi, I'm Milos Despotovic. I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with people who are facing challenges with sex and relationships. Often the people I work with have also gone through adversities or traumatic experiences in the past which might be contributing to their present challenges.
My own growth through the personal life struggles and relationship challenges that I’ve faced has given me an intimate understanding of what it means to face adversity and is what helps me relate so deeply with the people I work with.
Being a therapist is rewarding. I love helping people feel more connected and empowered and witnessing them achieve more fulfilling lives.
I am committed to working together to help guide you to where life feels enjoyable again.
As a therapist, I embrace the following philosophies
- I believe that therapy should address the person as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit
- I believe that sometimes small steps in the right direction end up having the biggest impact in the end
- I believe that loving and accepting ourselves for who we are, scars and all, is one of the most courageous things we can do
- I believe that we can stop feeling shame when we share our story with someone who can hear it with empathy and understanding
My Practice
I see a lot of young adults in my practice, as well as people who might be quite successful externally, but are experiencing inner turmoil or struggle. They often appear to be happy or “okay” to those around them, but even the closest people in their lives don’t seem to understand their struggle. I am also passionate about connection and spirituality, and nurturing this dimension of life in our modern society. This can sometimes be an element of the counselling work for those who find it important and relevant.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is collaborative. I tend to rely on my training in body-centred approaches and bring in an openness to the therapeutic space, honouring however that expresses itself for each individual. At times, therapy can take a more hands-on and directive dynamic, but it is also often a space of listening - my listening to you, but also you listening to deeper parts of yourself. The process of healing is usually both a science and an art. I bring in my knowledge and experience of this process, and together we work towards generating healing and growth.
Professional background
I have a Master’s of Counselling Psychology degree and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I also have professional training in approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Based Somatic Therapy (MBST), Guelph Intensive Sex Therapy Training, and many more.
Let’s discover how I can help
Start healing the things that are getting in the way of you being able to enjoy your life fully. Get your free phone consultation where you can share what’s going on for you and we can explore how I can help.
Call me today at 778 321 3807 to explore more.