Who I am right now

A person dedicated to supporting others' development and well-being through both one-on-one and group/organization oriented work. My focus is the psychological treatment of chronic pain and symptoms, followed by effective leadership of self and others, and discovering the strengths of oneself and others. Currently, I use counseling, therapy, training and consultation methods to do that while being physically based mostly in Tallinn, Estonia. My one-on-one work is mostly virtual, but I also do physical meetings.

I studied Psychology at the University of Tartu, among other things I'm a Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certified Practitioner (Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center), and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. With 10+ years and 2000+ hours of one-on-one experience, I've had the pleasure of working with individuals both inside organizations and privately.

My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, drawing from solution-focused brief therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive behavioral and metacognitive approaches. I tailor my methods to each individual, focusing on enhancing self-awareness, supporting solution generation, and helping you take consistent, personalized actions toward your goals.

I keep the highest level of confidentiality in my work.

Education, Career, Continuous Learning

  • My background is in Psychology from the University of Tartu, Estonia

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certification (an evidence-based treatment for the majority of chronic pain) from The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center. Related modality: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) training by Dr Howard Schubiner & Dr Mark Lumley

  • Additional trainings on working with psychological trauma (Silva Neves, AccCOSRT)

  • Organizational Mindfulness Certificate and Facilitator Certificate from the Institute of Organizational Science and Mindfulness (IOSM)

  • Additional related online trainings from Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Deep Teaching Solutions, Vanderbilt University, and more

  • Consistently in covision and supervision related to psychological treatment of chronic pain

  • Coaching education from Erickson International and Academy of Executive Coaching. Over 800 hours of coaching experience with people from various areas and leadership levels

  • Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach

  • 8 years in the telecommunications industry as an in-house psychologist, coach, internal trainer-facilitator, and HR People Development expert

  • Designed and conducted Onboarding, Leadership Development Programs, and other trainings

  • Consistently lead and did the work on engagement surveys, organizational values rework and implementation, establishing mental health services for employees, building a strengths-based organizational culture, setting up and supporting leadership and management competency models

  • Estonia’s Top Internal Trainer 2021 (ESAL)

Topics I often work with:

  • Alleviating and getting rid of chronic pain

  • Creating clarity for personal vision, goals, and priorities

  • Coping with feeling overwhelmed

  • Enhancing success in specific projects, obstacles, or skills

  • Supporting self-awareness and emotional regulation skills

  • Overcoming fears and avoidance

  • Utilizing personal strengths to achieve goals

  • Supporting consistency in chosen activities

  • Boosting self-confidence or self-compassion

  • Creating a desired work-life and career

  • Developing a healthier energy management routine

  • Navigating difficult interpersonal situations

Examples of benefits clients have reported:

  • Alleviated or resolved chronic pain, fatigue, and other chronic symptoms.

  • Increased self-awareness of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, strengths, and blind spots.

  • Greater self-acceptance and improved self-management.

  • Enhanced performance on priorities and projects.

  • Personal and professional growth.

  • A more sustainable work-life balance.

Am I the developmental partner for you?

I work with a diverse range of people. I work mainly in English and Estonian. If you think our collaboration might benefit you and we find a good fit in our initial session, I welcome you warmly. My practice is inclusive, and I try to provide a safe space for learning and discovery for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and neurodivergent traits.

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