International Psychologist Veskioja

I am an ambitious person, eager to keep learning and to develop myself both in and out of the work field. Empathy is one of my strong traits and helps me greatly in being able to help people in. I have always valued helping others and I am not afraid of challenges. In my spare time, I like to read, walk and go to cultural events like the theatre, art galleries and musical events. My biggest passion is drawing paintings.

In 2012 I graduated from Tallinn University with a master’s in psychology, specializing in counseling psychology. I completed a minor specialization in art therapy studies. In addition, I developed myself in the Netherlands at the University of Maastricht, participating in the Erasmus exchange program.

I have completed a life coaching intensive course, which is based on solution based short therapy, and basic training in cognitive behavioral therapy. After completing a course in motivational interviewing and mindfulness, I started to use both methods in my work in 2014. In 2018 I have completed basic training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Now I use cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, art therapy as well as mindfulness and motivational interviewing methods.

Working experience:

For four years I worked with youngsters who have special needs and later as a psychologist at Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Tallinn. I provided children, youngsters, and adults with behavioral support. My main tasks were doing rehabilitation assessments and plans, counseling clients and their networks and also carrying out neuropsychological assessments.

Additionally, I worked in a private clinic in Tallinn, where I was mainly involved in counseling youngsters and adults with mental health problems which were influencing them in their environment and interrelations. In the Netherlands, I did internships at Adelante Zorggroep and at Mondriaan Children & Youth. Adelante gave me a good overview of how rehabilitation work is organized in the Netherlands. At Mondriaan, I worked with youngsters, from the Netherlands and from Middle East countries, who had psychiatric and behavioral problems and many of whom also had attachment disorders.

Counselling is a short-term therapy which starts with an intake session where we determine the problem you want to focus on. Depending on that, the sessions are then fully tailored to your needs. In these sessions, we will plan treatment and I will help you accomplish your goals. We will target these objectives during the second session where we will clearly communicate actionable steps. Once you choose your goals, we will focus on training you to reach them. I am here to support you on this journey and encourage you to take responsibility for the therapy.

During all session, different psychological methods are used to ensure positive results. To start off, we will ensure a therapeutical connection and contact so that our energies are balanced. Every problem is unique and there is not only one solution. We will start with weekly sessions and then move to make appointments every two weeks or once a month depending on needs and progress.

Art therapy

Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.

ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a new form of Behavioral Therapy. Within ACT clients learn to stop the senseless fight with unpleasant thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. This enables clients to focus their attention on the things that they really find important in life (values).

Psychological counseling

Psychological counseling uses theoretical concepts with the latest scientific breakthroughs in the behavioral health field in a practical, useful manner within a therapeutic or educational setting.

Parenting counseling

Parenting counseling is a type of psychotherapy that helps parents cope with child-related challenges and difficulties.

Mental health support group

The goal of a support group is to help you cope. You join a support group when you realize that your usual coping skills are not enough to help you through a current difficulty in your life and that you need more support than your friends and family can provide.

It is also possible to have a online counselling session. Sometimes it can be preferred to have a counselling session in a more comfortable environment, and what is more suitable then the comfort of your own home. For more information about online sessions please contact me.

I am registered as a psychologist with the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen, NIP).

Some international health insurances offer coverage for NIP psychologists. I recommend contacting your insurance company about coverage for my services.

Sometimes insurance companies require a referral letter from your doctor, which you need to arrange, and/or a treatment plan, which I can provide you with.

Payments are done immediately after each counselling session by cash payment or by card payment. Invoices are sent within 1 week after the counselling session via email. You can contact your health insurance company to arrange reimbursement, if it covers psychological support.

Information about cancelling appointments

You may cancel your appointment, but I would appreciate it if you would inform me at least 24 hours in advance, so that we can make other arrangements.

Crisis situations

International Psychologist Veskioja does not offer crisis counselling or emergency services. If you feel you are in crisis, call your doctor or emergency line in your area, or visit the nearest hospital.