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 or book an appointment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These and many other themes can be addressed in therapy. Book an introductory visit and take a step towards better mental well-being.
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.
The cost of a session is 120€ / 45 minutes including office and Kanta fees (so no additional costs).
We use Brightlife 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.
Currently, no in-person therapy appointments are available.
I receive patients in Espoo at Quartetto Basso, Linnoitustie 2A. You can Book an appointment by sending me an email (yhteys@refokus.fi).
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 read 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.