Karen Milligan
BED HRD, MEd, MSGC, CCC, CT
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #7258)
(Pronouns: she/her)
Therapist/Professional Trainer, Your Life Design Inc.
Karen has a strong educational background. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Education Human Resource Development, a Master of Education degree with a focus on Inclusion, and a Master of Science Guidance and Counselling degree. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist.
Karen has spent the last nine years working as a School Counsellor with Prince Edward Island’s Public Schools Branch. She taught for nine years prior to this. She has supported children and families at all levels from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Karen has partnered with outside agencies to facilitate groups for coping with anxiety. She also has significant experience supporting children who struggle with self- regulation.
Karen is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Rehabilitation (EMDR) an evidence-based therapy for treating trauma. Karen has training in many modalities some of which include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. She is also a trauma-informed Yoga instructor. She is a lifelong learner who continues to learn and grow as a therapist to provide the best care for clients. Karen is easy to talk to and is very compassionate.
While she has taught in the public school system, Karen’s degree in adult education (Human Resource Management) and her many years of experience make her a fantastic trainer as well.
Karen resides in western Prince Edward Island with her husband. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
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Why Get Help?
You may benefit from working with Your Life Design Inc. if:
You are holding it all together, but are feeling completely overwhelmed
You feel that all you do is work, and not feeling your best.
You look happy on the outside, but feeling terrible on the inside, and just going through the motions
You are feeling like you race from one thing to the next, and are not really enjoying life
You have experienced sad things in your life, that you think are affecting you
You feel resentment about things that have happened. You want to get “better”, instead of “bitter.” You are becoming someone you don’t want to be as a result of what life has thrown at you
You feel like you are always giving to others, but don’t know how to take care of yourself
You have relationship issues with others, and never seem to get what you need or want
You do a lot of good, but not feeling good
You are currently living feeling stressed and fearful, with feelings of no control
If you want to talk, send us a message below for a free consultation.
“We know it is sometimes hard to ask for help”
Located and operated from:
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abegweit Mi'kmaq First Nation