Introducing Sofia Ruiz Vargas

Introducing Sofia Ruiz Vargas

My name is Sofia and I look forward to meeting you. I am excited about starting my internship at  Compass Psychology and relocating to Helsinki. Once I complete this internship, I will graduate  with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University...
Compass Psychology Espoo now open!

Compass Psychology Espoo now open!

Compass Psychology has expanded again! For the past month, we have been working hard to set up our new office at Tekniikantie 4A in Otaniemi to provide our services at an even wider area. With this expansion come four new psychologists, adding to the variety of...
Introducing Shanita Woldhuis

Introducing Shanita Woldhuis

Hi, I’m Shanita, and I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. I recently moved to Helsinki to start my internship at Compass Psychology.  I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Erasmus...
Introducing Teresa Machado

Introducing Teresa Machado

Hi! My name is Teresa. I am a clinical psychologist, and I am very happy to be part of the Compass Psychology team. My journey in psychology began in Portugal, where I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology at the University of Minho....
What’s the deal with dopamine?

What’s the deal with dopamine?

Have you ever struggled with impulsivity, addiction or lack of motivation? Most people are familiar with these struggles, and one of the causes is dopamine dysregulation. In this article, I’ll share an overview of how dopamine works, what happens when dopamine gets...
Fathers Group at Compass Psychology

Fathers Group at Compass Psychology

This September, we launched our first Fathers Group at Compass Psychology. The group offers a space for fathers to share their experiences and discuss the challenges and rewards of adjusting to life with a new baby. We are now halfway through our six-week programme,...