About Me | IFS Therapy for Sensitive Minds

I offer online IFS therapy for sensitive, neurodivergent, and deep-thinking clients across Sweden, the UK, Denmark, Norway, and internationally.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” or “not enough” for the world around you — you’re in the right place.

I’m Sanni (she/her), an IFS Practitioner for deep thinkers, sensitive minds, and people who find the world exhausting or overstimulating.

I understand the depth and complexity of a mind that constantly analyses, questions, and feels deeply. Here, I welcome that richness and we’ll work together to access some more balance and clarity.

Therapy for Sensitive, Neurodivergent Minds

You don’t have to explain or defend yourself here. Every part of you is welcome — especially the ones that think they need to keep it all in check.

Whether you're navigating life as an HSP, an autistic or an ADHDer, someone with a gifted mind, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community — this is a space where you don’t have to mask or shrink who you are.

I also work with clients exploring alternative relationship structures, child-free living, asexuality, and other paths that don’t always fit the “norm.”

If you often feel like an outsider even in progressive spaces — you’re not alone.

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How I Work

We always go at your pace. I offer reflections and gentle guidance as we start exploring the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that shape how you move through the world.

Real change doesn’t happen overnight. Most people I work with stay for six months or more, gradually shifting from just getting through the day to living with more clarity, calm, and balance.

Ready to explore working together?

Who I Am (Outside of Therapy)

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It’s important to find a therapist that you connect with on a personal level too, so here’s a little about me to help you get a sense of who I am.

Ever since I was young, I always wanted to travel the world and live abroad. I’m originally from Finland but have spent the last 16 years abroad, mostly in the UK and in Sweden. I’ve also lived for a short time in France and South Africa.

My favourite travel experiences have been my trips to different parts of Africa, particularly East Africa, where I got to go a lot when I worked in global health. I especially love the people and nature in Rwanda.

I feel a special connection with animals and have two rescue dogs from Spain. I love gardening, foraging, doing pottery, and escaping into films and quiz shows like University Challenge.

I’ve always been fascinated by human behaviour in extreme conditions – I love strategy-based games and shows such as Survivor and The Traitors, and shows about relationship experiments like Love is Blind and Married at First Sight.

I don’t follow any particular religion but I would describe myself as spiritual. Over the years, I’ve studied and explored different non-dual traditions including Buddhism and Kashmir Shaivism.

Professional Background

  • MA (Hons) Psychology, The University of Edinburgh

  • MSc Medical Science, Karolinska Institute

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

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

Ongoing Learning and Consultation

I’ve completed 150+ hours of advanced IFS training on topics including neurodivergence, psychedelic therapy, polyvagal theory, trauma, emotional neglect and interpersonal neurobiology.

I also attend monthly professional IFS consultation on neurodivergence and OCD.

If something here resonates, you’re welcome to reach out for a free consultation.