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In psychotherapy, we focus on what's important to you and seek the changes you desire to see in your life. You can find help with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for both minor everyday problems and serious mental health issues. Scroll down to read more about what is and what happens in psychotherapy.

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Life happens every day

Building a life that reflects your values and supports your well-being isn't always easy. It starts with understanding your situation, mapping out your resources, and setting goals. In psychotherapy, we define together what a life that reflects your values looks like, what kind of changes are possible, and what those changes would require. Clarifying your values helps you understand yourself and the challenges you encounter in life with new insight.

Since life happens in everyday moments, cognitive behavioural therapy is active and includes homework. Lasting changes is sought by practising skills, challenging thought patterns, and increasing flexibility of thinking. Therapy often includes exposures, where difficult and avoided issues are faced with the support of the therapist.


Is therapy for me?

Psychotherapy is suitable for most people and for treating most problems and easing life's difficulties. However, it's not solution for everything. The effectiveness of therapy depends on your desire and commitment to change and realistic expectations of therapy. Therefore, setting goals and a plan made together with the therapist are essential for a successful therapy process. You don't need a diagnosis or previous healthcare contact to come to the appointment. you are welcome just as you are. Are you ready for change?

Psychotherapy is always tailored to individual needs, so experiences vary greatly between people. Not all methods are suitable for everyone and it may take some trial-and-error to find the best approach for you. Therefore, therapy methods and focus are changed as needed. In other words, we do what works.

Since CBT is active, commitment to homework is vital from the start of therapy. If you are unsure, you can book an introductory visit where you will learn what therapy would mean for you.

What is CBT?

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a widely researched, evidence-based psychotherapy approach. The effectiveness of CBT methods is established for most mental health problems, and it is the most effective therapy form for many disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy includes traditional methods, such as exposure and response prevention, perspective shifting, and thought restructuring, as well as new third-wave therapy approaches. These new approaches include, for example, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Since CBT is evidence based, its core principles include measurability. In therapy, we define together the metrics by which therapy process can be monitored. These metrics tell us whether the methods we are using are working or not. Sometimes at the beginning of therapy, there can even be a drop in well-being as difficult or painful issues are addressed. As therapy progresses, mental well-being usually increases. If this does not happen, we find the reason why change as not occurred and adjust the therapy according to your goals.

The main object of psychotherapy is to promote mental well-being, alleviate symptoms, and help you live your best life. Short therapy typically consist of 10-12 sessions depending on the issue and your situation. Long therapies last from one year to several years. A few session therapies may be considered if the issue is clearly defined and the resulting suffering is mild.

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Well-being through therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy is suitable for addressing all kinds of concerns. In therapy, we can focus on themes that promote well-being, aiming to increase factors in your life that bring joy, good feelings, and resilience. We can also focus on unpacking thoughts, events, and other issues that are difficult and hinder your well-being.

Examples of issues addressed in therapy:

  • Gaining new perspectives on your situation and thoughts
  • Stress and busyness: lack of time and energy for things you want to accoplish
  • Coping at work, organising and managing your work and time
  • Difficulty saying no and refusing requests. Difficulty causing disappointment to others even if it means crossing your boundaries
  • Difficulties expressing, recognising, and regulating emotions
  • Challenges of public life or the end of a career
  • Questions about personal identity
  • Issues related to sexuality
  • Handling difficulties encountered in life and the emotions they evoke
  • Questions about life management
  • Finding direction in life
  • Relationship issues
  • Partnership issues
  • Exhaustion and fatigue

These and many other themes can be addressed in therapy. Book an introductory visit and take a step towards better mental well-being.


Mental health through therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy is suitable for treating all mental health problems and addressing issues that hinder everyday life. You do not need a referral or previous healthcare visit to come to the appointment. However, for Kela's rehabilitation psychotherapy, you need a doctor's statement and a positive decision from Kela. You can read more about this on Kela's website.

CBT is particularly effective for the following problems:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Panic disorders
  • Fears and phobias
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Stress-related issues, such as stress reactions or post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD
  • Addictions and misuse
  • Sexual, relationship, and interpersonal issues
  • Sleep disorders
  • Lack of self-confidence and difficulty maintaining boundaries
  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • and many others
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Remote therapy

We use Minduu service for safe and secure remote sessions. The connection is browser-based, so you don't need any local installations. You will receive detailed instructions after the booking is completed. The therapist may phone you a free-of-charge consultation call or contact you via email before session confirmation.

Book an appointment or send a contact request. The link will direct you to Minduu website.

The cost of a session is 115€ and its duration is 45 minutes.

In-person therapy

In-person therapy has a location-dependent pricing. Additionally, the therapy clinic charges a service fee according to their current rates.

Espoo, Leppävaara

I receive patients in Espoo at Terapiatalo Noste's office in Leppävaara, Lars Sonckin kaari 16. You can book an appointment at Noste's website. Unfortunately all Noste's websites are only in Finnish.

Also Noste's rates are available on their website.


Kela rehabilitation psychotherapy

You will need a doctor's statement and a positive decision from Kela for Kela's rehabilitation psychotherapy. After providing Kela's positive decision, you will receive Kela compensation for psychotherapy rates. After the compensation, the cost for you will be the rate for psychotherapy session minus Kela compensation.

Kela rehabilitation psychotherapy can be remote or in-person sessions depending on your needs and wishes. Kela compensation for individual psychotherapy is 57,60€. You can reed more about rehabilitation psychotherapy from Kela's website.

You can get Kela compensation only for Kela rehabilitative psychotherapy. Without decision from Kela, there is no Kela compensation available.