Autumn 2026 at Compass Psychology

Autumn 2026 at Compass Psychology

We have many exciting things coming up at Compass Psychology this autumn. Read more below! Second-Time Mothers’ Group This 4-week group is designed for Mums who have just had their second or third baby (≤ 5 months old), but their first baby in Finland. This group will...
Fathers’ and Non-Birth Parents’ Group

Fathers’ and Non-Birth Parents’ Group

Compass Psychology is excited to announce our first- ever Fathers’ and Non-Birth Parents’ group starting in September 2026.  When: 18.00, Wednesdays from 23rd September 2026 (23., 30.9, and 7., 14., 21., 28.10.2026) Where: Fredrikinkatu 20 B 10 What:...
Navigating Mental Health Care in Finland

Navigating Mental Health Care in Finland

In my work I often get asked whether I am a psychologist, a psychotherapist, or a psychiatrist. And aren’t they basically all the same? ☺ It is perfectly understandable to not know what the exact differences between these mental health professionals are in terms of...
Introducing Peter Foley

Introducing Peter Foley

I’m Peter, from Ireland, and I’ve recently moved to Helsinki to undertake my Master’s internship at Compass Psychology. I’m looking forward to being part of the team here and to gaining further clinical experience over the coming months. I completed my Bachelor’s...
Coming up: Non-Birthing Parents’ Group

Coming up: Non-Birthing Parents’ Group

Stay tuned! The Non-Birthing Parents’ Group is coming! This autumn Compass Psychology is starting a brand new group for non-birthing parents. Sign-ups for this group have not yet opened. If you wish to be added to the waiting list to be informed when sign-ups do open,...
Shinrin-yoku: The Practice of Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku: The Practice of Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku is a wellness and mindfulness technique that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It means “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”.  It originally emerged as an antidote to tech-boom burnout and to help people reconnect with and protect...