I am a 28 year-old licensed CBT therapist based in Scotland. During my 3 years of experience, I've helped clients with various issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety, anger management, abusive or strained relationships, work & school stress, sexual abuse, and self-harm. I've also worked with people who are not quite sure what's wrong, who've felt like their problems are not "severe enough" to get therapy, or who simply wanted a space to talk. Come as you are! If you feel like there's a problem you want to talk over with someone, you deserve a space that allows that.
My style of therapy is very collaborative. I am very aware of the common pitfalls of CBT and how it can be applied in an unhelpful way. I want to avoid that. The guiding principle of my approach is that you are the expert in the counselling room. I want to ensure that what we're doing together is happening on your terms, at your pace. I want you to feel safe to share doubt and apprehension about therapy or the ideas I bring forward. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions, and my job is to help you find one that is helpful for you.
I hope that you find the therapeutic relationship that you deserve. Thank you for considering me!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #403508
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kosma Raisanen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He listened to me and helped me find resources to understand myself better. He is very professional and was knowledgeable.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Kosma for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Kosma is a very attentive, compassionate therapist. He listens to my concerns with a listening ear, and ensures that our sessions are focus on resolution-based counselling. He has been great in reducing my impulsivity, and helping me think through problems logically. Would recommend for those needing organisation and structure.
Written on Nov 09, 2024 after therapy with Kosma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kosma is a friendly therapist who gives you space to speak about your problems freely and tries to analyze them through a series of sessions with a variety of ways to understand the core problems , Definitely would recommend
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Kosma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue