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Inka Männistö

Counsellor

  • Self-esteem & confidence
  • Social anxiety
  • Loneliness & isolation

Online only

Session languages: Suomi, English

“Support for people who feel different or struggle to belong”

Verified by Kyan

About Inka

I am Inka, a counsellor with an integrative approach, trained in the UK. I work with people who feel different, misunderstood, or struggle to find a sense of belonging. I understand how easy it can be to question yourself or feel that you need to adapt or mask in order to belong. I also offer support in Finnish to Finns living in the UK. As a Finn living in Britain, I understand first hand many of the questions and sore points that come with living abroad.

I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB Level 4) and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Jyväskylä, specialising in Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion. Before counselling, I worked in education, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs. I have also trained in online and telephone counselling and in understanding autism.

I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can explore your experiences at your own pace. You can be yourself here, without pressure to change who you are. We start with a free initial conversation, and I work online.

How Inka works

My approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy. We explore your experiences at your own pace, in a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental way. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place online by video. The work is open-ended: we usually meet weekly, and sometimes later move to fortnightly sessions. Before we begin, we have a free 30 minute conversation to see whether working together feels right.

Approaches

General information from Kyan about each method, not a description of how Inka works.

Integrative therapy

Integrative therapy combines ideas and methods from different therapeutic approaches, chosen to suit you and what you bring. Rather than following one model, the therapist adapts the work as it goes along. This flexibility can help when needs change over time.

Person-centred therapy

Person-centred therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, starts from the idea that you are the expert on your own life. The therapist offers warmth, empathy and genuine attention without steering the conversation, so you can explore what matters to you at your own pace. Many people find it helps them feel heard and grow in confidence and self-understanding.

Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy explores how earlier experiences, and feelings you may not be fully aware of, shape your life today. Patterns that show up in your relationships, and sometimes in the relationship with the therapist, become something to understand together. It is often used for recurring difficulties with mood, relationships and self-esteem.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions keep each other going. Together you notice the patterns that hold a problem in place and try out new ways of thinking and acting, often with small practical tasks between sessions. It is widely used for anxiety, low mood, stress and sleep problems.

Who Inka works with

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • LGBTQIA+ people
  • Expats & internationals
  • Neurodivergent people

Focus areas

  • Self-esteem & confidence
  • Social anxiety
  • Loneliness & isolation
  • Migration & living abroad
  • Neurodivergence
  • Anxiety & worry
  • Low mood & depression

Checked by Kyan · Nov 2026

  • Registered Member MBACP, BACP Register, no. 414734

    Register number 414734

    Registration checked · British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy · Nov 2026 · View the register entry

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Training and qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree in Education Sciences (Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion)University of Jyväskylä
  • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4)CPCAB

Further training

  • Online and telephone counsellingCPTA
  • Counselling assessment techniquesBroadway Academy
  • Certificate in Understanding Autism (Level 2)NCFE
  • Suicide preventionGrassroots

Education, further training and memberships as Inka listed them. Kyan hasn’t checked these.

Sessions and prices

  • Online therapy sessionGBP 50

    50 min · Online

    An open-ended online session by video, usually weekly and sometimes later fortnightly.

  • Initial consultationNo charge

    30 min · Online

    A free first conversation to talk about what brings you and whether we are a good fit.

Practical details

Session languages
Suomi, English
Meeting formats
Online

Questions and answers

Do you offer sessions in Finnish?

Yes. I work in English and Finnish, and I offer support in Finnish to Finns living in the UK.

Do you see clients in person?

I work online. Sessions take place by video, and I am also trained in telephone counselling.

How often would we meet?

The work is open-ended. We usually meet weekly, but there is an opportunity to move into fortnightly meetings once the relationship has been established.

How do we start?

We begin with a free 30 minute initial conversation, so you can see whether working with me feels right.

Who do you work with?

I work with people who feel different, misunderstood, or struggle to find a sense of belonging. I offer a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental space where you can be yourself.

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