Sandra Koivurinta

Please note: I work both online and in-person, however, with limited capacity. I do not have space for in-person clients until end of 2026. You are welcome to reach out to arrange a consultation, evaluating whether we may be able to work together and if you would like to wait for a spot to become available. 

I offer integrative therapy, blending psychodynamic theory with systemic, body-based and creative approaches. This means exploring what may lie beneath difficulties and repeating patterns, gaining understanding of your way of being, and slowly learning other ways of relating to yourself and the world. We may reach new insights by processing and thinking out loud, but we can also use body-based and creative methods to work through whatever is going on for you.

At the beginning, we will reflect on what brought you to therapy and what you are hoping to gain from it. We may look at what is driving the repetition of particular patterns and the subtle shifts when this is brought into awareness. We might explore how life stories and experiences have left their marks on your mind as well as your bodily responses. With time, your hopes and goals may change, and we will collaborate on adapting the approach along the way, exploring different ways of working to match your evolving needs. For me, the process and relationship, as well as curiosity and understanding, are central to therapeutic change.

My background 

I hold a doctorate of psychotherapy and diplomas in counselling (adults) and integrative child & adolescent psychotherapy. I have additional training in emotionally-focused family therapy, mentalisation-based family treatment, somatic trauma therapy, and clinical supervision.

I am born in Finland, my first language is Swedish. I have worked, volunteered, and studied in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Romania, Tanzania, Ecuador, Australia, England, and Scotland. I have worked with children, young people, and their families since 2010, and adults since 2016, within education, mental health, and social care. I am currently working in the third sector, with psychotherapeutic support for children and young people (aged +10), and further education in psychotherapy and counselling training for adults.

I understand how exposing it can feel to meet a stranger and share what it is like to be you, especially, if you are not clear how - or even if - things will change. If you are uncertain about or have had previous difficulties in therapy, we will look at what you would find useful this time, so that we can create a space where you feel able to be yourself. You don’t need to have any answers - all I ask is for a willingness to show up as you are. I offer a time where you can bring all the messy, painful, frightening, or confusing parts of yourself and your life stories. In this space, we will honour the many ways of communicating. We may reach new insights by processing and thinking out loud, but we can also use body-based and creative methods to work through whatever is going on for you.

I will work with what you bring, whether you are healing from past experiences, finding your way through relationship challenges, navigating ongoing transitions, or longing to feel more alive and connected. You might feel lost, stuck, numb, or in a loop of self-criticism. You might not know why or what feels wrong. We will take things at your pace and focus on what feels important for you, uncovering patterns, connecting to feelings, and opening up for possibilities to engage with life in a more grounded and meaningful way. 

I strive to create a space that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and affirming of identities. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds. I am particularly passionate about supporting children, young people, and their parents/carers in accessing mental health services. 

If this resonates, please get in touch with any questions or to arrange an initial consultation to see if we are a ’good fit’ and able to work together. We can begin with a shortterm contract or decide on pursuing something more longterm. You might choose to continue your search and I can also discuss other options with you.

In the first instance, we can arrange a brief introductory call. This is to discuss your needs, hopes, and goals from therapy and if I may be able to support. If we decide to go ahead with an initial consultation, this will take place at a mutually agreeable time where we will go through some background information. If something else might be better suited, that is absolutely OK too.

If you are under 16, the initial call will be held with a parent/carer where some background will also be discussed, before determining a way forward. If we choose to schedule in a meeting, we will then have a longer discussion, when you can also decide if it will work for you.