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Viivi Elo-Rauta

Psychological therapy Psychologist, Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
Etävastaanotto, koko Suomi
Helsinki, Punavuori
English Finnish
Customer Groups
Adults 18-67y Youth 13-17y Couples
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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Helsinki, Punavuori
I offer psychological therapy in English and in Finnish, in-person and online, for difficulties related to depression, anxiety/stress, trauma, interpersonal issues, and other. I am happy to have a short phonecall with you to discuss therapy needs prior to scheduling a meeting.
Psychotherapeutic Orientation
  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive
Additional Training

Mindfulness Schema therapy

About me as a therapist

As a therapist, I aim to provide a non-judgmental, supportive and compassionate space where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics and concerns. During our meetings, I will try to help you gain a better understanding of the difficulties you experience (e.g., based on psychological models), and help you become effective in managing these outside of therapy. My approach is evidence-based using cognitive-behavioral (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) tools and approaches depending on the situation and individual.

About my therapy sessions

I am available for a free initial phonecall to discuss the nature of your concerns before booking a session. The initial session/s focus on understanding your difficulties, and therefore I will be asking you questions and may ask you to fill in a psychological questionnaire or two. At the beginning of therapy, we will also discuss therapy goals together. Throughout our meetings, I will listen, offer validation and support, and offer you tools and alternate perspectives that can help you manage difficulties that you experience. I may give you tasks to do in-between sessions or ask you to fill in a diary (i.e.) to record feelings/thoughts throughout the week, if you are open to it. Every client is different, and we will be evaluating your well-being and adjusting the approach depending on what works or does not work for you.

Issues often worked with
Depression/Anxiety Relationship problems Subtance abuse/addiction 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 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 Psychotic disorders Personal growth and development Difficulty sleeping Hurting yourself Treatment of physical illness