About me
I’ve always been fascinated by the inner world of people and human relationships. After studying psychology and earning my bachelor’s degree from the University of Tartu, life took me into the world of marketing. Still, I remained deeply drawn to people’s stories and the dynamics of their relationships. This eventually led me to train as a family psychotherapist and to delve more deeply into how families and relationships function.
Today, I work as a family and couples therapist and as a psychologist, supporting people through complex and challenging moments in life. I believe that every relationship and every family is a unique whole — full of stories, potential, and space for change. In my work, I’m especially engaged by genuine connection, openness, and collaboration — meaningful conversations that help bring clarity and new perspectives.
I am also a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a mother of two, and journeying alongside them has been an invaluable and deeply enriching experience for me. Exploring my own family system has broadened my understanding of how we influence one another in our relationships and how we grow together.
Working as a therapist and counsellor inspires me — it offers a constant opportunity for growth and the privilege of walking alongside people on their journeys. I see the trust and collaboration of my clients as a great honour, and I’m continually struck by the depth and richness within each individual and every family story.
Openness, curiosity, and a positive outlook are values I hold dear. They help create a safe and supportive space where understanding, growth, and change can take place.
Alongside my therapy work, I also offer training, as I believe that many challenges can be prevented when we learn to recognise and address difficult topics with awareness. Meaningful change often begins in the small moments — when there is a genuine willingness to do things differently.
My professional experience working with individuals, families, and organisations:
2025 – present
Perekoolitusühing Sina ja Mina: board member, coordinator Gordon Parent Effectiveness Training
2024 – present
Terviseteraapia OÜ: family and couples therapist, psychologist
Teraapiakeskus OÜ (Claritas): family and couples therapist, psychologist
MTÜ Peaasjad (peaasi.ee): trainer
2016 – present
Family and couples therapist, psychologist in private practice
Trainer for Gordon Parent Effectiveness Training at Sina ja Mina
2016 – 2022
EELK perekeskus: family and couples therapist, psychologist
2016 – 2018
Nõustamiskeskus Papaver: psychologist
I am a member of the Estonian Association for Family Therapy
My Education and Training:
2015 – 2022
Family Studio ABX – Specialised Training in Family Psychotherapy, full qualification
2015
1992–1997
Family Studio ABX – Introduction to Family Psychotherapy
University of Tartu – Bachelor of Science in Psychology (equivalent to a Master’s degree)
Major Trainings Completed:
2026
Heal Your Wounded Lineage by Dr Diane Poole Heller & Dr Alex Howard
2025
12th Conference of the European Family Therapy Association: Confluences and Controversies in Systemic Practice, Theory and Research
Trauma Training for Family Therapists, Trainer Kaia Kastepõld-Tõrs
Intergenerational Trauma, Its Impact on the Individual and Coping Strategies, Trainer Maarika Paaver
2024
VTEA – Mental Health First Aid, Peaasi.ee (Külli Mäe)
2023
PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) – Introduction to Working Psychobiologically with Couples
2022
Developmental Psychology, Trainer Astra Schults
2021
Sexuality for Family Therapists, Trainer Mare Pruks
The Unique Hakomi Way – Self-Discovery through Experiments in Mindfulness, Trainer Bettina Deuster
2016–2020
Training days on various topics organised by Family Centre Sina ja Mina and EELK Family Centre
2019
Training Programme Let’s Talk About Children, Trainer Bitta Söderblom
2018
Core Skills program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy – EFT (Hanna Pinomaa)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Healing Relationships and Promoting Resilience, Trainer James Furrow
2017
Seminar Broken Bonds and Betrayal: Working with the Consequences of Infidelity in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Trainer James Furrow
2016
Estonian Association for Family Therapy Conference Workshop: Skills for Therapists Working with Conflictual Couples (Imago Therapy)
Good Sleep Centre – Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Skills Training – Ben Furman’s Tickle Teaching (Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute)
ICEEFT – Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy – EFT (Hanna Pinomaa)
Gordon Parent Effectiveness Training (Ene Velström)
Instructor Certificate for Parent Effectiveness Training (Gordon Training International)