“I have seen a few therapists but Mannu by far has been the best, I always felt comfortable in her sessions and my anxiety has massively reduced since seeing her, she’s is full of knowledge and really does understand anxiety on another level, she was very quick to notice my triggers and had the best advice to deal with it. I would highly recommend booking with her.” – AW

“Mannu really helped me with overcoming GAD (generalised anxiety). My depression slowly lifted and my anxiety reduced. Therapy was honestly the best thing I have ever done. Mannu is great at explaining things, puts you at ease and makes you feel you can say anything. It’s great to see how far I have come. I still have times when I feel a bit off, but that is completely normal. If I ever need help again in the future I will definitely speak to her.” – H.M

“I have undertaken CBT several times previously throughout my life. Each time has been helpful but has never really helped me to conquer or overcome my OCD. Almost immediately in my therapy with Mannu, she was able to identify the root of my issues and also diagnose other contributing factors. She is kind, thorough and understanding, and her skill has made me feel the most confident I have ever felt in tackling my OCD. Thank you so much, Mannu. You have changed my life.” – K.A.

“Mannu has been a consistent source of encouragement, wisdom, and kindness for me. It’s been nothing short of a blessing to be able to work with her remotely during lockdown, when you have a fraction of the distractions as usual and are left alone with your thoughts! She’s carefully considered everything that I need to work through and picked up on so many things that I hadn’t even realised about myself. Through her CBT and relatable way of explaining things, she’s helped me to better understand how my mind works and has given me helpful strategies to gently but effectively work through things. It’s a huge relief when you realise that things can get better and actually experience the improvements, week by week, for yourself.” – N.T.

Testimonial in Finnish

“Mannun CBT oli ensimmäinen terapia minulle ikinä. Olin n. vuoden verran kokenut ahdistusta ja lievää masennusta ja koin, etten löytänyt enää muuta vaihtoehtoa kuin koittaa CBT:tä. Juttelin muutaman muun terapeutin kanssa ennen Mannua mutta en kokenut oloani heidän kanssaan luonnolliseksi tai turvalliseksi. Mannun kanssa synkkasi heti alkuun aivan käsittämättömällä tavalla. Oli ihanaa huomata, että en ole tuntemuksieni kanssa yksin ja voin puhua asioista ääneen joita en ole edes itselleni yksin uskaltanut ennen myöntää. Halusin löytää tasapainoa elämään, keinoja ja helpotusta ahdistuskohtauksiin ja ylipäätään tuntea taas onnellisuutta ja arvostaa itseäni.

Mannu on todella helposti lähestyttävä, hyvä kuuntelija ja tarpeeksi ”haastava”, jolloin sain kuudesta sessiosta todella paljon irti. Löysin Mannun CBT:n kautta taas itseni, sain itsevarmuuteni takaisin, opin myös paljon uutta itsestäni, läheisistäni ja rajoistani. Terapiasessioiden jälkeen en ole kokenut samanlaisia ahdistuskohtauksia enää, opin taas rakastamaan itseäni, sain jopa uuden työpaikan ja olin kuin uudesti syntynyt. Voin nyt todella hyvin, olen kiitollinen ja ylpeä myös itsestäni, että lähdin koittamaan CBT:tä, enkä voi suositella Mannua enempää!” – A.M.

English Translation:

“CBT with Mannu was my first ever therapy. I had experienced anxiety and mild depression for about a year and felt that I could find no alternative but to try CBT. I spoke with a few other therapists before Mannu, but I didn’t feel comfortable or safe with them. I clicked with Mannu in an incredible way from the very beginning. It was wonderful to see that I am not alone with my feelings, and that I could talk about things out loud which I had not even dared to admit to myself before. I wanted to find a balance in my life, learn ways to cope with anxiety and to gain some relief from anxiety attacks; most of all to feel happiness again and to appreciate myself.

Mannu is very approachable, a good listener and “challenging enough”; I got so much out of six sessions. Through CBT with Mannu, I rediscovered myself, regained my self-confidence, and also learned a lot about myself, as well as about my loved ones and my boundaries. Since the therapy, I haven’t experienced similar anxiety attacks, I’ve learned to love myself again, I even got a new job, and I feel like reborn. I am feeling really good, I am grateful and I’m proud of myself that I decided to try CBT, and I cannot recommend Mannu enough!” – A.M.

“The sessions with Mannu have been very beneficial in overcoming my social anxiety. Each of them has been an opportunity to open up on things I usually would not share with others because of the shame I was feeling. Over an amount of 5 sessions and under her caring guidance, Mannu allowed me to see how the beliefs that were running in the background of my head were outdated and how together we could challenge them and try new things. I felt supported, understood and heard. Thanks to the tools that I acquired during our sessions I was able to see my anxiety levels lowering and my ability to share and connect with people improving radically. The process requires commitment and willingness and having Mannu as a guiding force motivated me to do better each time. I am really grateful for Mannu’s ability to support and to help bring so much change in my life in such a short period of time.” – E.M.

“I like to express my gratitude with the support and help you gave me in the last few weeks during the very difficult times I went through with my depression. Your dedication and all the advice were very important for my recovery, I feel much better now and I am looking forward to the future.” – J.A.

“The accessibility and convenience of therapy via Skype was perfect for me, and honestly, the only way I could receive the benefits of therapy due to my location. CBT helped me learn specific coping mechanisms and self-talk strategies to address my anxiety and depression. Mannu is extremely easy to talk to, showing empathy and humor where appropriate, while maintaining a professional relationship. We ended nearly every session with a sense of relief, support, and plan of action for how to manage my feelings.” – E.B.

“I’d been struggling to find a CBT professional who could help with anxieties based around my chronic illness, but Mannu’s experience of working with people with illnesses means that she’s been able to create CBT sessions that are both compassionate and engaging for those with specific problems.

Mannu’s measured, knowledgeable CBT approach has made me work even harder on improving my anxiety disorder, and quickly made a positive impact on my life.” – R.S.