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The Compass Psychology Journey

We thought we would reintroduce ourselves to everyone reading the newsletter and briefly tell you the story of Compass Psychology. The Compass Psychology journey began in 2017 as a mission by two psychologists to provide quality care in English in Helsinki. In 2022,...

Admin Fee Increasing from 4€ to 6€

by Compass Psychology

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...

Introducing Christina Kapanen

by Christina Kapanen

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...

The Days Before Your Period: Understanding PMS and How to Navigate It

by Kim Seppälä

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...

Redefining Strength on International Women’s Day – The Psychology of Self-Compassion

by Magdalena Caputa

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...

Why we only use paper files in our psychology practice in Helsinki

by Annabel Battersby

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...