Sanni Kujala (she/her)

I'm a Highly Sensitive Person who has always been fascinated with the human mind, this reality we live in and all the existential questions that come with it.

Living life as highly sensitive and trying to meet the expectations of society and myself had me cycle through periods of anxiety, depression and burnout. I wondered how other people got through life seemingly unscathed, while I was struggling and didn’t even understand why.

My search to understand myself and to get better led me to psychedelic-assisted therapy. The impact it had on me made me realise that I wanted to support people on their own healing journeys. And just at the right time, I came across Internal Family Systems.

After seeing how much healing IFS can bring, I became committed to guiding people to discover the ways IFS can support us highly sensitives.

I now work with clients around the world through my online practice. Note that I provide therapy only in English.

On my days off, you'll find me in the forest with my two rescue dogs, watching University Challenge with my partner who is as bad of an anglophile as I am, or throwing tea cups at a pottery studio.

Gardening is my safe place any time I feel like I need a break from the world. I'm either working in my gardening plot or planning my next chili harvest.

I’m originally from Finland and I’m now based in Stockholm, Sweden. I’ve always loved exploring different places through travel and living abroad. Before moving to Sweden, I lived in the UK and in France. During my previous career in global health, I spent a lot of time in East Africa.

Qualifications

  • MA (Hons) Psychology, The University of Edinburgh

  • MSc Medical Science, Karolinska Institute

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy Level 1 & 2, IFS Institute (trained by Osnat Arbel and Dick Schwartz)

  • Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Level 1, Center for Optimal Living

I am a fully trained IFS Practitioner and provide IFS therapy within the bounds of my professional skills and experience. I cannot diagnose mental disorders. If you are seeking a diagnosis for a mental health issue, please contact a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

Trainings

After becoming an IFS Practitioner, I’ve continued to deepen my skills in different IFS methods and have completed over 100 hours of additional training. Some of the trainings I’ve done include:

What is therapy like with me?

We’ll move at a pace that is comfortable for you

Therapy can feel intense at times. A key aspect of my work is to understand the parts of you that might feel nervous or apprehensive about therapy and to make sure that you feel comfortable with the therapy process.

With most of my clients, I do long-term work (6+ months). That said, you’re welcome to get in touch if you need support during a shorter time period, or you’d like to try IFS out for a couple of sessions.

We’ll tap into the wisdom that is already inside you

The type of therapy I do is not about me analysing you. Instead, it’s about us connecting with the information that is already inside you. You’ll learn how you can go inside, listen to your own parts and build a relationship with them.

My clients are often surprised (in a good way!) by how much they learn about themselves when we spend time with their parts.

With me, you don’t need to worry about being judged

I don’t claim to be non-judgmental because it’s something a therapist should say. Not judging people based on their circumstances, decisions or lifestyle is somewhat of a special skill of mine.

Many of my clients have expressed relief with being able to be open and honest with me about things that other people or the society has judged them on.

Interested in working with me?