What do you work with?
The diagnostic model does not well represent human complexity; it is limited by categorizing, but growth happens when we expand. Diagnosis can be even false or misleading, causing shame and harm. Nonetheless, it can also be a starting point to orient oneself.
It is important that you let me know of any diagnosis (if you have any) or prescribed medication. This is important due to the nature of depth-oriented and somatic methods, and to avoid complications.
I will never provide medical advice or a clinical diagnosis. I may refer you to a psychiatrist or a medical doctor. Somatic symptoms must always also be considered in clinical medical care.
Here are some things I can help you with:
- Loss of meaning, spirituality or creativity
- Existential questions and purpose
- Difficulties with dreams and sleep
- Feeling stuck in life or a particular situation
- Feeling disconnected from body/body parts
- Not feeling anything, feeling unsafe to feel or express
- Feeling uprooted, ungrounded, hyperactive
- Feeling low and unable to participate in life
- Feelings of estrangement
- Managing grief or hopelessness
- Relationship problems and alternative relationship models
- Relationships and spirituality
- Sexuality and gender-identity
- Overworking and burnout
- Boundaries, internal and external
- Family history and transgenerational impact
- Integrating transformative experiences, including those of a visionary or altered states of consciousness
- Reconciling near-death experiences, illness or loss
- Integration as an immigrant
- Moving with,- not against neurodivergence
- Finding the inner gift of neurodivergence
- Finding your Self
- Personality development and Self-awareness
- Feeling inner strength and calm
What do we do in session?
I offer a safe and open space for you to explore yourself. You can bring anything into the session. Then we may talk, reflect and feel our way through it together.
We can use inner-parts work to understand the ‘inner committee’ that steers your life. I may ask you to draw, paint or otherwise express yourself to make these parts visible and to give them a voice. You do not need any prior experience. I help you to access, express and understand them in ways that are natural to you.
We work with unconscious material that is provided through dreams, art and movement. I may also offer external materials and literature if suitable.
We can work with the body’s somatic movements and its natural responses to our inquiries. To reduce stress, access and release stuck energy we can do somatic exercises for nervous system regulation. I can guide meditation and carefully observe all your experiences with trauma-informed care.
We can meditate, make art, music, be silent together or go outside for a walk in nature. My practice is conveniently located next to the Kivinokka and Herttoniemi nature areas. I know that support-needs can greatly vary, and I am open to finding out with you what works best for you.
Nonetheless, the centre of reference always remains in my practice in Herttoniemi where your privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed.
It is also important that we regularly check-in on our relationship, to manage expectations, progress, and so you may always feel safe to bring up any difficulties you face with me. A considerable amount of growth happens in the quality of the therapeutic relationship and in working with projections and transferences.
It will be uncomfortable and exhausting at times, going through inner transformation always includes a certain amount of struggle. It is advisable to meet this demanding aspect to inner-work by taking some time off after each session, to rest and digest.