DAVID SZCZECINSKI (BSW, AMHSW, DCH, CERT IV T&A)
Accredited Mental Health Practitioner, Trainer, Coach & Presenter
David served in the Health Department as a mental health clinician in the adult, child & adolescent divisions for many years. David still completes at least 50 hours of professional development every year to maintain his professional registration.
David was instrumental in developing the Self Awareness Method® and his cross-cultural experience with critical incidents, anxiety, stress, grief, family dynamics, marriage, trauma, professional relationships and communication has allowed him to develop an effective array of approaches; some of which are unique to Milan.
David is committed to helping his students with strategies that work and looks forward to helping you achieve greater productivity, connection, happiness and wellbeing in your life.
DEBRA (B BEH SC, PSYCH)
Debra is our experienced manager who has worked full-time in Milan since inception in 2011. People say it is good to call Milan because 'Debra is always friendly and helpful'.
I am a steadfast advocate of the techniques and strategies taught by David. In early 2013, I attended my first workshop with David through my employment. I was so impressed I sought his services independently as part of my personal and professional development. As I embraced the strategies David teaches, I observed noticeable improvements in my self-confidence and capacity to respond to both personal & professional challenges.
Boundaries require vigilance, with life constantly presenting new and differing challenges. For these reasons I have continued to seek-out David over the years for my own development. I will often refer friends, family and colleagues who are struggling with their relationships. When I first started referring people to David, I was concerned I might have been projecting my bias toward David. However, I was fortunate enough to speak with other independent parties (including the local GP) on how they had seen improvements for people across multiple social sectors after a short period of time working with him. I am incredibly happy to see that David is still conducting workshops where he can convey his practice wisdom gathered over decades within the mental health industry. What David delivers works!
I have known David for almost 10 years and I highly recommend David’s services, The way David makes you feel safe to explore your own mind and the way he makes you feel secure in your own journey is amazing. David strives to be the soothing voice of validation or the calming perspective you hadn’t thought to see or use. His knowledge is astounding and he strives to provide you with the answers you seek, however wild or unexpected the question may be...