About Us

Antto Luhtavaara

Training Psychotherapist

M.Sc. Psychology & M.Sc. Sociology

Antto Luhtavaara is a Training Psychotherapist and a teacher at The Nordic Institute for Psychotherapy Research and Training, and teacher and Board Member at Foundation of Adolescent Psychotherapy that trains psychotherapists in collaboration with University of Helsinki. He has taught and consulted to a number of psychoanalytic institutes across Finland. He has written and taught about child and adolescent development, mourning, psychic working through through interaction, psychotherapy technique, relationships, and male and female development.

Sami Kivikkokangas

Training and Supervising Psychotherapist, Researcher

PsL, Training Psychotherapist

Sami Kivikkokangas is a psychologist (PsL), training and supervising psychotherapist at the Nordic Institute for Psychotherapy Research and Training, and doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. He's a teacher and board member of several psychotherapy training boards in cognitive-analytic, integrative and psychodynamic psychotherapy orientations. He has taught and written on psychotherapeutic single case research and methodology, adolescent development, psychotherapeutic technique and relationship, vulnerability and shame, and developing new kind of self-agency through interaction.

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Sanna Maliniemi

Training and Supervising Psychotherapist (CAT)

PsM, Clinical Psychologist, Body-oriented Psychotherapist

Sanna Maliniemi is a clinical psychologist, body-orientated psychotherapist, training and supervising psychotherapist in cognitive-analytic psychotherapy (CAT). She works as a private practitioner, consultant and supervisor and teaches at Cognitive analytic psychotherapy training boards at the University of Helsinki. She has 20 years of work experience in youth psychiatry, including psychotherapy for adolescents and working with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals. Her areas of expertise include adolescence development, psychological integration, psychotherapeutic relationship and processes, body-orientated approaches and breathing in psychotherapy.

Markus Katiska

Clinical and Organizational Psychologist, CAT Psychotherapist

M.Sc. Psychology

Markus Katiska is a clinical, occupational and organizational psychologist who practices cognitive analytic psychotherapy for both youth and adults. He has extensive experience working with individuals and diverse organizations on leadership and workplace challenges, serving as a trainer, supervisor, and workplace developer. He is experienced in cross-cultural training and development, specializing in interactive workshops, practical skill-building sessions, and evidence-based psychological techniques tailored for educational professionals.

Niina Rita

Specialist Psychologist, Training Psychotherapist

MA & Lic. Psychology, Specialist in Health Psychology

Niina Rita is a Specialist Psychologist in Health Psychology and an early childhood education professional. She is also an Adolescent Psychotherapist, a Training Psychotherapist (University of Helsinki), and a consultant and supervisor. Her areas of expertise include developmental and clinical psychology, adoption and foster care issues as well as psychic integration and analysis of fairy tales. With over 20 years of professional experience, she has published in peer-reviewed national and international publications. She is the second editor of the psychotherapy book of EFPP Finland 2021.

Kaisa-Maria Leskinen

Training Child Psychotherapist

PsM, Training Child Psychotherapist (Therapeia)

Kaisa-Maria Leskinen is a Clinical Psychologist and Training Child Psychotherapist (Therapeia). She has been actively leading and involved in training programs for psychoanalytic child psychotherapists, adult psychotherapists, and psychoanalysts in collaboration with the Therapeia Foundation and the Universities of Helsinki and Oulu. Her areas of expertise include infant observation, psychoanalytic developmental theory, early disturbances and bodily communication, and addressing adoption and foster care issues. She is the first editor and contributing author of the 30th-anniversary book of EFPP Finland (2021).

Teija Nissinen

Clinical Psychologist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

M.Sc. Psychology (Jyväskylä & Manchester)

Teija Nissinen is a clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in youth and adult psychotherapy. With dual master's degrees from the University of Jyväskylä and Manchester Metropolitan University, she brings an international perspective to her practice. She has extensive experience integrating neuropsychoanalysis and body-based techniques into her work. Her work is informed by collaborations with analysts worldwide, including experts from Sweden, South Africa, Germany, England, Argentina, Brazil, and China.