Registered Psychologist
Mia Glanville
Mia completed her doctorate in psychology and began her career as a psychologist in private practice in South-Africa. She migrated to Australia in 2001 to become Senior Psychologist at Capricornia Correctional Centre. She was appointed as Regional Coordinator for Sexual Offender Programs in Queensland and provided specialised training to mental health professionals in the treatment and rehabilitation of sexual offenders.
After leaving Corrective Services, Mia re-entered private practice. She wrote a prize-winning book on relationships titled "Awaken to Love" and started an online business with her sister that provides women with guidance on finding direction in today's chaotic world. During this time, Mia hosted retreats for women all over the world, including South-Africa, Bali, Mykonos and Morocco.
Mia now works in private practice with John at "The Lighthouse".
Mia's Award Winning Book
Awaken to Love
Mia's prize-winning book "Awaken to Love: A Mindful Path to Healing your Heart and Transforming your Relationship" is a reflective, heartfelt and enlightened guide to healing past hurts and transforming readers' romantic relationships into soulful journeys filled with happiness and harmony.
"Awaken to Love" blends contemporary psychotherapy with universal truths of the great spiritual traditions, encouraging couples to tap into their deepest capacity to love fiercely and fearlessly. Readers are urged to choose a joyful path in their intimate relationships by letting go of the past, and aligning their actions with their vision of what they truly desire in love.
Hay House Prize
"Awaken to Love" won a Hay House prize in 2013, with the announcement made by by Deepak Chopra at the Melbourne Writer's Workshop in September of that year.
Click to Purchase on Amazon"In this beautifully written and expertly crafted book, Dr. Mia shares her personal experiences to punctuate the years of professional experience she has passed on to her clients as a relationship expert. With soothing and lilting style, Mia's words bring comfort, assurance, wisdom and guidance and help the reader expand their vision on relationships while giving sound advice to perfecting the art of the dance. She shares effective ways to deal with conflict, master forgiveness and how to release old patterns which may be limiting you. A great and helpful read for couples and singles alike!"
Amazon Review
"Mia's writing style makes this book easy to read, and her use of personal experiences makes this an easy book to relate to. This book is loaded with tools you can use to improve your relationship. I absolutely LOVE the Mindfulness Moment section in each chapter. I'm not in a romantic relationship right now, but I plan on keeping this book as a reference guide to help me create a mindful, healthy relationship."
Amazon Review
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Mia has a wealth of experience in providing psychological therapy to adults, adolescents and children.
In-person sessions take place at The Lighthouse in Emu Park. Telehealth sessions are provided via phone or a video call.
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5 Quick Facts about Mia...
- Mia was born in South-Africa and migrated to Australia in 2001.
- Mia is a typical earthy Virgo, and her super power is Calm.
- In collaboration with her biological sister Karen, Mia co-founded the Soulwoman Collective, a global brand for women who wish to live a soul-centred life.
- Mia loves to travel and has co-hosted Women's Circles in Australia, South-Africa, Bali, Mykonos, and Morocco.
- Mia's favourite book is 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less' by Greg McKeown, and she re-reads it at least once per year.
