Psychotherapist (ET)
Licensed healthcare professional
Flexible online sessions
15 years of experience in Finland and international settings
The introductory session is free of charge
Mikko Sammalkivi
I offer therapy and coaching for adults and young people with flexible scheduling.
People come to me with a wide range of concerns, including stress, burnout, anxiety, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, performance pressure and finding greater direction in life.

Psychotherapist (ET)
Licensed healthcare professional
Flexible online sessions
15 years of experience in Finland and international settings
The introductory session is free of charge

Throughout our lives, we develop ways of coping, taking responsibility and moving forward. Many of these ways serve us well for a long time, but when our circumstances change, our old ways of coping may no longer be enough.
Taking a pause can help us understand ourselves in new ways: what we need, what is weighing us down and what matters most in our lives right now. At the same time, we may discover new ways of responding and build a more sustainable relationship with others, ourselves and our lives.
I offer therapy and coaching for adults who want to understand themselves better, strengthen their well-being and find new ways of dealing with life's challenges. I also work with young people, and my training qualifies me to provide therapeutic support for adolescents. When needed, I can also work collaboratively with parents and other people involved in the young person's life.
My work is individualised and practical. I draw on psychotherapeutic methods and psychological insight, with the aim of strengthening well-being, functioning and psychological flexibility.


Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to pause, understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions and patterns of behaviour, and discover new ways of responding to life's challenges.
You may seek therapy for anxiety, burnout, stress, major life transitions, relationship difficulties or other challenges in your life.
Coaching focuses on clarifying goals, strengthening personal resources and building practical structures that support everyday life.
I also offer exercise-focused coaching combining psychological work with physical activity and the development of physical capacity.
Appointments are primarily available on weekday evenings from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Finnish time).
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During the first, free introductory session, we get to know each other, explore your situation and discuss what you hope to gain from the work. There is no obligation to continue after the introductory session.
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Together, we establish the goals for our work and explore perspectives and practical approaches that fit your situation.
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The aim is to strengthen your understanding of yourself and develop new ways of responding that support your well-being both now and in the future.

My academic background is in theology, and I am a qualified psychotherapist in Finland. During my theological studies, my major was philosophy of religion, and I am currently completing my doctoral dissertation in the field. My research focuses on the role of imagination in worldview formation and its relationship to emotions and thought.
My work is guided by a solution-focused, cognitive and integrative approach that draws on different psychotherapeutic orientations, while remaining attentive to each client's individual perspective and experience.
I have over 15 years of experience in therapy, coaching and working with people. My approach combines a calm and attentive presence with a curious, exploratory mindset and a practical focus.
Työskentelyäni ohjaa ratkaisukeskeinen, kognitiivinen ja eri psykoterapiasuuntauksia integroiva työote aina asiakkaan näkökulmaa kuunnellen ja ymmärtäen.
Minulla on yli 15 vuoden kokemus terapiasta, valmennuksesta ja ihmisten kohtaamisesta. Työskentelyssäni yhdistyvät rauhallinen kohtaaminen, tutkiva ote ja käytännönläheisyys
Education and Professional Background
Psychotherapist (advanced-level qualification, Finland)
Licensed healthcare professional
Authorized personal trainer
Doctoral researcher in philosophy of religion
Over 15 years of experience in therapy and coaching
per session

The introductory session is free of charge. After that, you can book individual sessions or arrange a longer course of therapy or coaching.
Sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled time.
Finnish and English
Online
45 minutes
You can get in touch by phone or email, or book an introductory session using the form below.
Phone: +358 44 977 1778
Email: mikko.sammalkivi@gmail.com