Solution-Focused Therapy Services and Support for Life’s Turning Points

Flexible therapy: at the Kaarlonkatu office, remotely, or as a home visit

Service Path

The most common client relationship progresses so that, during the first meeting, the client’s situation and resources are assessed, goals are defined, and the methods for achieving those goals are agreed upon, as well as the time for the next appointment. The methods consist of practical tasks designed to improve the situation.

At the second meeting, the current situation and the progress made are reviewed. The goals and methods for achieving them are updated, and the need for a new appointment is assessed. If necessary, a further meeting is scheduled.

All appointments following the initial meeting generally follow this protocol. The only exception is the final session, during which no further appointment is scheduled; instead, the service relationship is reviewed and final feedback is provided. This final feedback includes practical methods the client can use to maintain their situation independently and even improve it on their own.

For Companies

For businesses, I offer individual and group sessions for staff, as well as short presentations and workshops. These services are designed to support well-being at work, as well as prevent and reduce stress and burnout. The greatest benefit for corporate clients is the reduction in costs caused by sick leaves and improved employee job satisfaction. Staff sessions are more therapeutic than occupational supervisory, but I also utilize my own diverse work history. I can come to your company's premises, host sessions at my own office, or provide the service at another mutually agreed location, for example, as part of a workplace well-being day (Tyhy day). If you do not find what you are looking for on the list, you can also propose a service tailored to your needs. For businesses, this service is also a VAT-exempt healthcare service, and under certain conditions, it can be considered an occupational healthcare service.

Instructions for deducting expenses in corporate income taxation:

• Business expense: Expenses arising from maintaining employees' work capacity and providing preventive mental support are considered business expenses incurred in acquiring income. They directly reduce the company's taxable profit.
• Tax-free employee benefit: For the service to be a tax-free benefit for the employee (and not considered taxable wages), the benefit must be customary and reasonable, and it must be available to the entire staff.
• How to handle this in accounting? Submit the VAT-exempt invoice sent by ApuRisto to your accountant. The expense is usually recorded under voluntary occupational healthcare arranged by the employer or under staff expenses.

For Private Individuals

All services for private individuals are available as home visits, during a walk or while engaged in some other activity (these are priced the same as home visits), as office visits, or as remote appointments. At the client's request, Jaska, an unofficial therapy dog, can participate in the sessions. Due to the nature of couple and group sessions, I recommend longer appointment times for them. Remote appointments can be arranged via Google Meet or over the phone, for example, as a WhatsApp video call. I also offer various package solutions for specific life situations.

Service Packages

All packages include the option to continue. If, after your package ends, you wish to book additional sessions on the same topic, this is available at a discounted rate. In these cases, the hourly rate remains the same as the effective hourly rate of the original package.

Seperation Support Package

Has a meaningful relationship recently ended, leaving life feeling directionless and uncertain? This is very common. Many people experience a wide range of difficult emotions after a breakup, and thoughts can feel confusing or overwhelming.

Social life may also change radically, and if there are additional factors involved, such as children, the situation often becomes even more complex and demanding.

Seperation Package for One includes 5 sessions of 60 minutes each for a total price of €350.

Are you considering separation and hoping to handle everything respectfully, without constant conflict? Or have you already separated, but things did not go as smoothly as you had wished? Are you torn between continuing the relationship and ending it? The Relationship Separation Package for Two is carried out as joint couple sessions. This is possible either after a separation or already while separation is being considered. If the situation is highly volatile and cooperation does not feel possible, it is recommended to book separate individual separation packages. The package includes five 90-minute sessions for a total price of €600.

Grief Support Package

Experiencing a profound loss can make grief feel overwhelming. Grief is a deeply personal and complex emotion, and it often includes physical and holistic symptoms as well. While it usually eases with time, additional support can be very helpful in processing it.

The grief support package includes 7 sessions of 45 minutes each, for a total price of 350€.

Crisis Support Package

The Crisis Support Package provides help when life changes suddenly or when there is another acute crisis to process, for example after being laid off or receiving a serious medical diagnosis. The service can be helpful when it feels difficult to organize thoughts, or when new sleep problems, loss of appetite, or other unexplained symptoms appear at the same time as major changes are happening in life.

The Crisis Support Package includes 7 sessions of 60 minutes each, for a total price of 490€.

Strength Package

Is everyday life weighing you down so much that you feel you simply cannot take on anything more? Has your own wellbeing slipped into the background? The Strength Package is designed for people who have been under prolonged strain and wish to regain energy for taking care of themselves and others.

The package includes 5 sessions of 45 minutes each, for a total price of 250€.

It is also possible to purchase packages of five or ten sessions 

5 home visits €275–375, 10 home visits €550–750. 

5 in-office appointments €250–350, 10 in-office appointments €500–700. 

5 remote sessions €230–280, 10 remote sessions €420–550. 

Packages are invoiced only after the first session. Future sessions are booked under the same package name, but no additional invoices are sent for them.

Individual sessions 

45 minutes. These appointments are suitable for most clients and work well as an initial session when there is one specific issue to focus on. After the first meeting, a 45-minute session is usually sufficient to review the current situation, assess progress, and update the ongoing plan.

Prices: Online €45, at the practice €55, home/other location €60.

60 minutes: A one-hour session is the best option when the goal is to combine conversation with an activity, such as a long walk. It is also recommended if there are several stressful issues in life, or if it is unclear what exactly feels wrong, as a longer session may be needed to understand the overall situation and set goals. A 60-minute session is usually recommended as the first appointment, as it allows enough time for a thorough review of the situation and to create an initial action plan. 

Prices: Remote session €60, in-person session €75.

75–90 minutes: Longer sessions are the best option for couples and group appointments. For individual sessions, this duration can also be beneficial when the topic is extensive or there are several issues to address. 

Prices: Online €75–90, at the practice €95–115, home/other location €100–120.