Christiana Troussa, MA

Professional Counselor

verified by TherapyRoute

“My work focuses on supporting individuals who experience work-related stress, relational difficulties, and periods of life transition that bring uncertainty, emotional fatigue, or questions around identity and direction. I work primarily with adults and professionals who feel overwhelmed by external demands while struggling to remain connected to themselves, their values, and their relationships. Often, the challenges presented in work and relationships are deeply intertwined with broader existential themes and transitions across life stages. My approach is integrative and reflective, grounded in psychological understanding and a holistic view of the person. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can slow down, explore their inner experience, and develop greater awareness of patterns, needs, and resources. Rather than offering quick solutions, I support clients in building sustainable ways of relating to work, relationships, and life choices, fostering clarity, emotional stability, and a more authentic sense of self over time.”

About Me

I am a counselor and coach with a background in psychology, and my work is deeply shaped by curiosity about the human experience, change, and meaning. Over the years, I have worked with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds who are navigating stress, relational challenges, and important transitions in their lives. I am particularly interested in how work, relationships, and identity intersect, and how moments of difficulty often signal the need for greater alignment rather than simply “fixing” a problem. Alongside my work in counseling and coaching, I have a creative background that has influenced my way of listening and being present with others. I value depth, reflection, and authenticity, and I believe meaningful change happens when people feel genuinely seen and understood. I strive to offer a calm, respectful, and thoughtful space where individuals can explore their inner experience at their own pace, reconnect with their values, and make sense of where they are and where they wish to go.

Approach

My approach is integrative, reflective, and person-centred, shaped by psychological understanding and a holistic view of the individual. I see each person as unique, and I believe that difficulties often arise when external demands, internal needs, and personal values fall out of alignment. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or quick fixes, I work collaboratively to explore the underlying patterns, meanings, and contexts that contribute to distress. In our work together, I support clients in developing greater awareness of their emotional experience, relational dynamics, and life transitions. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where reflection, curiosity, and self-understanding can naturally unfold. My role is to accompany clients as they make sense of their experience, strengthen emotional regulation, and identify more sustainable ways of relating to work, relationships, and life choices, fostering clarity, resilience, and a more authentic sense of self over time.

Basic Information

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Milano, Italy

Services

I offer counseling and coaching support to individuals facing emotional, relational, and life challenges, particularly during periods of transition or increased pressure. My work supports people who are experiencing work-related stress, burnout, or difficulty maintaining balance between professional and personal life. I also work with relational challenges, including communication difficulties, recurring patterns in relationships, and the impact of work stress on personal connections. A significant part of my practice focuses on life transitions and identity-related concerns, such as career changes, shifts in personal roles, questions around purpose, meaning, and direction, or moments when previous ways of living no longer feel aligned. Through a reflective and supportive process, I help clients explore their experiences, gain clarity, and develop more sustainable ways of relating to themselves, their work, and their relationships.

Services Offered:

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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Communities
•Couples
•Organisations
•Elderly
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Professional Title:

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Professional Counselor
A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Masters

Esneca Business School

Year: 2021

Bachelor of Psychology

International Institution of Computing & Societal Sciences

Year: 2020

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Counselling

Certification

Pearson / Edexcel / BTEC

Year: 2007

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Service Area

CT Online Services

In-person & Online

Milan, Lombardia 20122

Italy