Kirsi Pihlaja

In therapy, we work together to identify how problems are affecting your life. As part of this, we work collaboratively to identify what your goals are and to look at strategies which can help support you to make choices and decisions to achieve positive change. Sometimes, even a single session can offer a fresh perspective on a difficult situation, opening up new possibilities and giving you the freedom to do things differently. In the solution-focused approach, your experiences, strengths, and hopes for the future are central. I will work to actively help you identify these, providing encouraging feedback and the use a conversational, exploratory style in our sessions together. The length of therapy is always tailored to your individual needs and current life situation. With solution-focused brief therapy, even five to ten sessions can be effective, helping to reduce the impact of your current difficulties and improve your ability to manage everyday life. Professionally, I have 25 years experience practicing in Social Services and in providing psychosocial support, both in the private and public sector. Since 2018, I have been a solution-focused therapist, working via Väestöliitto's therapy services. I also work as a supervisor and trainer in solution-focused methods, helping support others professional development and supporting service innovation. My practice is located in Käpylä, Helsinki.