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Clara de la Riva

Psychological therapy Psychologist, Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Turku, Keskusta
English Spanish
Contact
https://compasspsychology.fi/about-clara/
Customer Groups
Adults 18-67y
Length of Therapy
Single consultation Long-term Short-term
Availability
Daytime appointments Evening appointments
This therapist is a licensed psychologist and healthcare professional. They are not, however, a licensed psychotherapist and thus not eligible for e.g. Kela’s psychotherapy reimbursements. Read More.
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Olen psykologian maisteri, laillistettu psykologi. Tulin Suomeen erikoistumaan neurotieteeseen. Suuntaukseni ovat kognitiivinen käyttäytymisterapia ja ratkaisukeskeinen terapia. Olen työskennellyt yksityisterapeuttina viimeiset 6 vuotta, ja minulla on paljon kokemusta myös etäterapiasta.
Psychotherapeutic Orientation
  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-oriented
Additional Training

Mindfulness Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

About me as a therapist

My clients have said that I am accepting, tolerant and an excellent listener, but also analytical and direct when it is needed.
I come from the academic world (I have been a researcher in the field of Neuroscience), so I have a strong scientific background and work only with empirically tested therapy methods.
I have lived abroad since I was 19 and I have worked with people from many different cultures and very diverse points of view. That is why I always feel really comfortable with diversity.

About my therapy sessions

I would define my working style as close and personal. I think an open relationship between patient and therapist is crucial to make things work. We will try to set expectations and objectives since the very beginning of our therapeutic relationship so that we can go straight to the root of your problems. We all know that therapy is time-consuming and expensive, so the value of your time will always be one of my priorities.
Each person is unique, so I will help you find personalized tools and acquire new skills to increase your well-being and achieve your personal goals. We will discuss together the areas of your life that you think you need more help with, and we will choose the intervention methods accordingly.

Issues often worked with
Depression/Anxiety Relationship problems Burnout Low self-esteem Feeling bad Changing lifestyle Anxiety towards social situations Panic attacks Obsessive-compulsive disorder Phobia/fear Anger management Processing my past To deal with a crime victim, sudden loss or other traumatic experience Challenging life situation Personal growth and development Difficulty sleeping Gender or Sexual-Identity Questions Self-destructive thoughts Personality disorders
Areas of Specialization
Neuropsychiatric patients Multiculturalism / immigrants
My professional background and knowledge

I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I graduated as a psychotherapist in 2018 and after that I decided to come to Turku to study a second master's degree in Human Neuroscience. I have worked as a neuropsychologist (neurological rehabilitation for brain damaged patients) and private psychotherapist in Spain for 3 years. I have experience with adults of all ages.
I got my Valvira licence in autum 2022 and I started accepting new patients in Finland in 2023 . During my final two years at university, I studied the effects that anxiety and depression during pregnancy can have on newborns’ brain development.

Client group

I have primarily worked with adults aged 17–60, with particular experience in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, complicated grief, and the psychological challenges of adapting to a new country.
Over the past two years, I have dedicated time to studying immigration-related stress in greater depth. As an immigrant myself, I have a personal understanding of the experiences involved, and most of my clients in Finland have also been immigrants.

First session price

100.00

Regular session price

100.00

Pricing details

First call for free:
20-minute first phone call (or video call) without obligation so that you can get to know me and decide if I am the right therapist for you.

Individual prices:
95€ for regular, 45 minute sessions
100€ for 50 minute sessions, or sessions every 2 to 4 weeks
120€ for extended, 80 minute sessions

Family/ couples:
110€ for 50 minute sessions, or sessions every 2 to 4 weeks
150€ for extended, 80 minute sessions

Normal business hours are 9am to 6pm.

Payment: You will receive an invoice to pay by bank transfer.

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