Meet Mika

Bringing experience, compassion, and practical support to every conversation.

For more than 20 years, Mika Sillanpää has been helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult and uncertain seasons. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mika brings a calm, compassionate and practical approach to his work, with a particular focus on supporting men through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, family pressures, grief, stress and major life transitions.

Mika understands that reaching out for counselling does not always come easily. You may know exactly what is bothering you, or you may simply feel that something is not right and want a place to start making sense of it. His goal is to create an environment where you can speak openly, feel understood and work through what is happening without judgment or pressure.

Over the course of his career, Mika has worked across Canada and internationally in hospital, residential and community settings. His experience includes clinical leadership, program development and multidisciplinary care, giving him a broad perspective on the many ways mental health, relationships, physical health and life circumstances can intersect.

Mika draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing and psychoeducation, adapting his approach to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions are grounded in practical conversation, thoughtful insight and strategies that can help you better understand yourself, strengthen relationships, build resilience and move forward with greater clarity.

Above all, Mika believes counselling should feel human. His style is warm, respectful and collaborative, creating a space where men can feel comfortable being honest about what they are carrying and begin working toward meaningful change at their own pace.

"My mission is simple: to help people restore hope, gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence - whatever season of life brought you here."

- Mika

A steady presence in your corner.