Frequently Asked Questions
What is your educational background?
Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling Specializing in Psychotherapy, KCPC, Canada, (2020)
Master of Science in Social and Organizational Psychology - Work Group, the Netherlands (2016)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honors in Counselling and Therapies, United Kingdom (2014)
I continue to maintain my expertise and skills by strenuous reading, lectures, and exploring numerous different approaches in the field from coaching to therapies. I also partake in my own self-development with mental health professionals as I too continue to grow and change with each experience.
The next training is in Neurolinguistic Programming NLP that will be taking place in in May 2024.
Is everything I tell you confidential?
Yes, the terms and conditions can be found among the tabs on top of the page.
How come the pricing is what it is?
I wanted to be able to provide my clients an easy access to mental health support and help and so for the time being the pricing is what you would expect to pay for a massage, for example. I believe everyone should have access to support, while also ensuring that I’m able to keep the business afloat. In the future there will be higher costs for sessions with materials and more, but for now I believe the pricing is fair market value. If you have questions about payments or your financial situation, we can discuss these in detail if we begin our collaboration.
Do you offer Health Services?
No. Mentis Flex offers psychoeducation, support, and consultation in the form of coaching for everyday challenges, stress, motivation, transitional times, and any other well-being related challenges. Mentis Flex is not a legitimate health organization and has not been accredited by the Finnish National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira. (Mentis Flex ei tarjoa säänneltyjä terveydenhuoltopalveluita tai diagnooseja. Mentis Flex ei tee terveydentilan kartoittamista tai hoidon tarpeen arviointia, eikä neuvonta anna yksilöllistä hoito-ohjetta tai terveydenhuoltoon kuuluvaa ohjausta ja neuvontaa.)
Do you have have access to my health records (KANTA)?
No. Because I am not affiliated with Valvira and do not offer health services - only guidance and psychoeducation, I do not have access to your health records. This means there will be no trace of what you have disclosed.
If I feel like you would benefit from further help with health services I will guide you in the process. Despite not being accredited I still abide by ethical guidelines as per my training requirements.
Is there a reason you only take clients above the legal age limit (+18)?
Yes, I take working with youth very seriously and would not feel comfortable advising someone under the legal age limit due to malleability of a young mind. That being said, I can advise and support parents to engage with their children better.
Is everyone welcome?
Yes, everyone is welcome. As someone who has lived in seven different countries during my life, I am more than welcoming of differences among people. Sometimes the weirder the better, because that just means you’re real! So, any race, religion, sexuality, you are more than welcome as your authentic self. I hope to allow you a space where you don’t have to feel like you need to hide.
Do I need to tell you everything?
Not at all, you can tell me whatever you want me to know. You get to decide how much you disclose and what you’d rather keep a secret. I just hope you will be upfront with me if you feel uncomfortable or not heard, because that is my priority.
What are your hobbies?
I am someone who enjoys trying most things at least once and I aim to try something new every now and again because experiences help build us into who we are. So, from training in combat sports and the gym, to taking leisurely walks in the woods with my dog; to playing video games with friends and reading or painting on a rainy day. I am a jack of all trades when it comes to my approach and, thus, many things interest me during my free time. I sometimes even try hobbies my clients suggest!
Can we be friends after our client-advisor relationship has ended?
No, unfortunately not. As much as I respect and appreciate my clients and could probably be friends with the majority of you, I do maintain a strict ethical standard of not engaging in friendships after a client-advisor relationship. It is to maintain not only ethical standards, but to protect both the advisor and the client from any potential future harm.
Can I give you a gift to show my appreciation?
I appreciate the thought! If you feel like you need to or want to give a gift, I hope you will ask me about it during one of our sessions so that we can discuss the matter further. If you wish to give your thanks you can contact me through the Feedback form at the bottom of the home page. I do not accept monetary gifts such as concert tickets, gift cards, and the like.
Mentis Flex is designed to offer preventative conversational support in the form of psychoeducation and does not provide healthcare or mental health services. Mentis Flex does not replace advice or treatment from a healthcare professional. If you feel you need immediate help or are in a condition where you may endanger yourself or others, please do not use this service and instead contact the emergency number immediately: the Finnish emergency number 112, or for emergency healthcare assistance 116 117, or Mieli ry crisis number 09 2525 0111.
Mentis Flex on tarkoitettu ennaltaehkäiseväksi psykologiseksi keskustelutueksi. Mentis Flex ei tarjoa terveydenhuollon tai mielenterveyden palveluita tai neuvontaa, eikä korvaa terveysalan ammattilaiselta saatavaa neuvontaa tai hoitoa. Jos tunnet tarvitsevasi välitöntä apua tai olet tilassa, jossa voit vaarantaa itsesi tai muita, älä käytä tätä palvelua. Ota välittömästi yhteyttä hätänumeroon (puh. 112), terveydenhuollon päivystysapuun (puh. 116 117) tai Mieli ry:n kriisipuhelimeen (puh. 09 2525 0111).