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As of 1st May 2026 we will be increasing our service/administration fee of €4 to €6 on all of our sessions.  The service fee per session of 6€ will be added either at the time that you pay for your session by Verifone, or when your psychologist/therapist invoices...

Hi, I’m Christina, a clinical psychologist at Compass Psychology. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, where my training had a strong focus on therapeutic skills and CBT-based interventions. I began my work at Compass Psychology...

Have you ever felt like you’re not quite yourself in the days before your menstruation - more sensitive, more tired, or more overwhelmed than usual? You’re not alone. Many people notice changes in mood, energy, or body in the days leading up to menstruation. For some,...

Origins and Meaning of International Women’s Day March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day - a global moment to recognize women’s social, cultural, economic, and political contributions and highlight the importance of gender equality and mental well-being,...

Originally published by Annabel Battersby on LinkedIn on February 4th, 2026 My life in Finland is typically quite high-tech - we use online apps for all our daily life, from transport to school messaging, from banking to meetings with doctors and getting...

Are you looking for affordable therapy? These sessions with our new interns aimed at low-income clients (e.g. student or unemployed) cost only €34 for regular 45-minute sessions! Get to know more about our interns below. Magdalena Caputa is a clinical psychology...

Does it sometimes feel like you’re speaking a different language than your teenager? You aren’t alone. The transition from childhood to adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet transformative periods for any family.  Our new six-week Talking to Your Teenager...

Increasing Emotional Connection in Relationships Through EFT Many couples wonder if there is truly a benefit to talking about their emotions, especially when those feelings feel overwhelming, confusing, or disruptive. This concern is understandable. Yet, we know that...

In my work with adult clients I have frequently come across an issue, and that is the difficulty of making friends in adulthood. This problem is further exacerbated by immigration, meaning that it is harder to make friends when you have moved to a different country....

We have two new groups starting in February 2026! The New Mothers’ Group starting on February 3rd is directed at first-time English-speaking mothers with babies born in October 2025-January 2026. This four-week group includes post-natal yoga & recovery from birth,...

The temperatures have officially dropped well into the negatives, the snow has finally come and winter has truly arrived. While it might be tempting to curl up under a blanket until April, there is a secret to not just surviving, but thriving during a Finnish winter,...

Ellen Byman, licensed psychologist and sexologist When was the last time you took a moment just for yourself to focus on what you genuinely enjoy? As the year changes, many people turn their attention to resolutions, goals, and self-improvement. Does that sound...

Hi! I am a Clinical Psychology Master’s student at Leiden University in the Netherlands, originally from Poland. I’m excited to be a part of Compass Psychology to apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting and gain hands-on experience as an emerging...

I am a master’s student in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, currently completing my internship at Compass Psychology in Helsinki. My training has focused on CBT techniques and mindfulness, particularly in the context of anxiety disorders,...

We entered a new era in making the most of Finnish workplace benefits by signing up with Edenred, Smartum and Epassi so that you can use your work perks to pay for our services! If you have benefits to be used, give it a go by paying for your next session with one of...