Katerina Mononen, Helsinki | Psykoterapeutti

Katerina Mononen

Psychological therapy Psychologist, Psychodynamic

Helsinki, Herttoniemi

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Customer Groups

Adults 18-67y Elderly over 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.

I am a licensed, clinically oriented English, Finnish and Czech speaking psychologist with over than 12 years of experience. I provide short and long-term psychological therapy and counselling for adults. I focus on guiding clients to solve their inner conflicts and rediscover life contentment.

Psychotherapeutic Orientation

Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic

Additional Training

Mindfulness Hypnosis

About me as a therapist

I work with life transition phases, feelings of being stuck or trapped, inner conflicts, and crises through conversation, guided imagery, and the analysis of dreams. I focus especially on transitions from early to more mature adulthood, midlife crises, and the experience of living abroad.
I believe that the therapeutic process accelerates personal growth and can transform a life that might seem ordinary into an adventure. Come join me in understanding your life story and its meaning, learning to find joy in everyday details, and rediscovering your creativity.

I live with my Finnish husband and our two sons in Herttoniemi, Helsinki. I enjoy spending time in nature and try to capture its beauty through watercolor painting. I also like swimming, yin-jooga and dance and I have a long meditation practice.

About my therapy sessions

I have been trained in psychodynamic/psychoanalytical psychotherapy called Guided Affective Imagery since 2006. GAI uses imaginations, that are worked out and integrated in a subsequent interview. The inner reality is displayed on a symbolic level, including current tuning, conscious and unconscious conflicts. In addition I use MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), dreamwork and other stress reduction techniques in my work.

Issues often worked with

Depression/Anxiety Relationship problems Burnout Challenges in parenting Low self-esteem Feeling bad Changing lifestyle Eating disorders Anxiety towards social situations Panic attacks Obsessive-compulsive disorder Phobia/fear Anger management Sexual problems Processing my past Sexual abuse To deal with a crime victim, sudden loss or other traumatic experience Challenging life situation Self-destructive thoughts Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Personal growth and development Difficulty sleeping Treatment of physical illness

Areas of Specialization

Multiculturalism / immigrants

My professional background and knowledge

Previous work experience: psychological counselling with adults, diagnostics, crisis intervention and psychological therapy with adults and children.
Long-term Psychotherapy training of Czech Society for Guided Affective Imagery, Brno (600 h., ongoing), status of Candidate (2007)
A member of Czech Society for Guided Affective Imagery, Brno since 2007.
MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), Psychotherapy Institute, Helsinki (T. Malinen, 2013-2015)
Hypnosis, Psychiatric sanatorium in Kromeriz (S. Kratochvil, 2010)
Hypnosis, University of Jyväskylä (P. J. Hawkins 2002)
Nonverbal Techniques in Psychotherapy (relaxation, body work, art therapy, music therapy etc.), Centre for Youth and Family Therapy, Prague (J. Vodnanska, 1998, 120 h.)

Client group

I work individually with adult clients experiencing life crises, depression, anxiety, sleeping troubles, burnout, relationship difficulties, stress-related diseases, low self esteem, etc.

First session price

70.00

Regular session price

60.00

Pricing details

Psychological Consultation – 70 € / 60 min.
Short-term Psychological Therapy (3-10 sessions) - 60€ / 50 min.
Long-term Psychological Therapy (more than 10 sessions) - 50€ / 50 min.