Dr. Jalal Khademi
PhD دکترا تخصصی روانشناسی
My name is Jalal Khademi. I am a clinical psychologist with an existential approach and a PhD in Mental Health from Åbo Akademi University in Finland. For over fifteen years, I have worked alongside people navigating some of the most challenging and significant moments of their lives. From crisis intervention centers and telephone counseling services to university teaching and cross-cultural research between Iran and Finland — this journey has given me a deep, multidimensional understanding of the human experience. My approach is existential. I believe that anxiety, confusion, and a sense of emptiness are not signs of weakness — they are invitations to a deeper understanding of oneself. In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what truly matters to you. Areas I work with include: Migration & Cultural Adaptation — navigating identity challenges, loneliness, and rebuilding life in a new country Self-Discovery & Psychosocial Growth — uncovering the values, beliefs, and patterns that shape your life Communication Skills — building healthier relationships, setting boundaries, and connecting more authentically with others Meaning, Identity & Choice — exploring the deeper questions that often get buried under the weight of daily life I work with Persian-speaking and international clients in Finland and worldwide, both in person and online. If you are at a point in life where you feel you need a knowledgeable and compassionate companion — I would be glad to walk that path with you.
Specialties and approaches
Therapeutic Approaches
Humanistic–Experiential Therapy
A warm, non-judgemental approach focused on your present experience, meaning and capacity for growth.
Who may it suit?
- Wanting to be heard and accepted
- Questions about meaning and direction
- Low self-worth or feeling cut off from your emotions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A practical, well-researched approach that helps you spot unhelpful thoughts and stuck behaviours and change them with concrete exercises.
Who may it suit?
- Anxiety, panic attacks and constant worry
- Depression and negative thoughts about yourself
- People who like clear tools and practice between sessions
Group Therapy
Sessions with a small group and a therapist; you learn from others' experience and see you are not alone.
Who may it suit?
- Loneliness and social isolation
- Social anxiety
- Shared experiences such as migration or grief
Type of Therapy
Couples Therapy
Joint sessions for partners who want to improve communication, trust and closeness.
Who may it suit?
- Repeating arguments that go nowhere
- Emotional distance or less intimacy
- Big decisions such as moving, children or separating
Individual Counseling
Focused, usually shorter-term conversations to work through a specific problem or decision.
Who may it suit?
- Important career, study or personal decisions
- Stress during a particular period
- Trying professional support for the first time
Individual Therapy (Adolescents)
One-to-one sessions for teenagers, in age-appropriate language and with suitable involvement of parents.
Who may it suit?
- Anxiety, school difficulties or withdrawal
- Conflict with parents
- Teens adjusting to the family's move abroad
Individual Therapy (Adults)
Private one-to-one sessions for adults, about whatever matters to you.
Who may it suit?
- Anxiety, depression, stress or grief
- The strain of migration and a new country
- Wanting to understand yourself better
Issues & Conditions
Depression
Help with lasting low mood, lack of motivation, fatigue and loss of enjoyment, aiming to bring back energy and hope.
Who may it suit?
- Feeling down for weeks
- Everyday tasks feel heavy
- No longer enjoying what you used to
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Working on constant worry, fears and panic attacks, learning skills to calm both mind and body.
Who may it suit?
- Worry that won't switch off
- Racing heart, breathlessness or panic attacks
- Avoiding situations for fear of anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Treatment for intrusive, repeating thoughts and the rituals you feel "forced" to do to ease anxiety; often with ERP.
Who may it suit?
- Repeated washing, checking or counting
- Unwanted thoughts that distress you
- When rituals take up much of your day
Trauma & PTSD
Treatment for the after-effects of overwhelming experiences: nightmares, flashbacks, being on edge and avoiding reminders.
Who may it suit?
- A memory that keeps coming back
- Experiences of violence, war, accidents or forced migration
- Feeling unsafe all the time
Grief & Loss
Support through grief for a loved one, a relationship or a former life, so you don't carry the pain alone.
Who may it suit?
- Losing someone, especially far from family
- Grief that isn't easing with time
- Grieving the home you left
Interpersonal Difficulties
Working on how you relate to others: boundaries, expressing needs, handling conflict and building healthier relationships.
Who may it suit?
- Finding it hard to say "no"
- Conflict with colleagues, friends or family
- Loneliness and difficulty making new connections abroad
Marital Issues
Help with problems in a marriage or long-term partnership, together or on your own.
Who may it suit?
- Arguments, long silences or mistrust
- Strain from migration, children or money
- Deciding whether to stay or separate
Infidelity Issues
Support after an affair or hidden relationship: understanding what happened and deciding whether to rebuild or part.
Who may it suit?
- The partner who was betrayed
- The partner who strayed and wants to understand why
- Couples wanting to rebuild trust
Professional Credentials
PhD in Psychology
A doctorate in psychology: years of advanced training in psychology, research and assessment.
Who may it suit?
- If your therapist's level of training matters to you
- More complex or long-standing difficulties
Introduction video
Book your session
Monthly plans
Billed monthly and renewed automatically; sessions repeat on the day and time you choose.
2 sessions a month
One session every two weeks
a month
less per session than a single session
4 sessions a month
One session every week
a month
less per session than a single session
You can cancel a monthly plan whenever you like. Sessions you have paid for stay yours until the end of the period.
Single session
One 45-minute session, no auto-renewal
Not sure yet?
Intro session with the therapist | 15 minutes
A short chance to meet the therapist, see how they work and decide about starting therapy sessions.
- Meet the therapist
- Ask questions about how therapy works
- Decide whether to start therapy