Education:
2010–2018
Åbo Akademi University, Department of Psychology, Turku
Master’s degree in psychology. Studies from bachelor’s level to master’s level adding to previous degree. Master’s thesis related to measuring the mentalisation capacity of expectant mothers in the FinnBrain project.
2000–2007
Luleå Tekniska Universitet, Sweden
Master of Arts. Degree Programme in Psychology with a focus on occupational psychology. Minor subjects include labour law and sociology. In my Master’s thesis, I was involved in developing a psychological test measuring a person’s leadership qualities in various
problem cases.
2004
SUNY Potsdam, USA
Exchange program, psychology studies, one semester
1998
Töölö Upper Secondary School, Helsinki
Graduate
Cerficates:
2023
Shortum oy/ Aino Juusola
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
2013
Åbo Akademi, Turku
Introductory Course in Psychotherapy, cognitive analytical therapy (CAT), 20 ECTS
2004–2006
Aalto University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Espoo
Change Leadership Studies 18 ECTS
Work experience:
2023
Psykologipalvelu Sentia
Freelance psychologist 10/2023 forward. Working as a school psychologist at secondary education at Janakkala municipality.
2022–2023
Mehiläinen Oy
Occupational Health Psychologist 10/2022–9/2023
Expertise in psychosocial workload and resource factors. Supporting the functional capacity of workplaces and individuals as part of a multiprofessional occupational health care team. The aim of the work is to prevent and reduce the load together with the workplace and employees.
2019–2023
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Counselling psychologist 12/2019–10/2023
Supporting students in questions related to their psychological well-being and ability to study. Aming to ensure smooth progress of the student’s studies. If necessary, referring the student to other help/treatment. Offering support to the educational institution community as a whole. Working with students one-to-one and in groups. Available for the staff to consult as well as involved in multiprofessional teams.
2018
Kerava city
Family counselling psychologist 11/2018–10/2019
Working with the childrend and their families in order to
identify, plan and implement support measures. Psychological testing of children’s cognitive, emotional and social capacities. Support conversations, family-and and network meetings tailored to the children’s needs. Supporting parents in parenting matters and in various problem- and crisis situations in family life and relationships.
2014-2018
Childcare leave 09/2014–10/2018
2014
Tuusula municipality
School psychologist 01/2014–08/2014
Working in six primary schools in Tuusula. Tasks including multidisciplinary pupil welfare work, various consultations with school staff and other interest groups, psychological testing of cognitive capacities of schoolchildren and preschoolers, and arrangement of rehabilitation processes. Counselling, guidance and support discussions for pupils and their families.
2013
Neuropsykologipalvelu Ludus Oy
Psychologist trainee 08/2013–12/2013 (30 ECTS credits) Advanced training in the field of neuropsychology. Involved in carrying out children ́s neuropsychological examinations and rehabilitation processes. Also involved in the planning and implementation of events aimed at different interest groups.
2008
TE-office, Tapiola, Espoo
Career counselling psychologist 04/2008–09/2008
Career guidance for students at Aalto University. In addition to individual guidance, participating events organised by Career Services.
2007–2008
TE-office, Tikkurila, Vantaa
Career counselling psychologist 04/2007–03/2008
Career guidance primarily through one-to-one discussions. If necessary, psychological tests, homework, referrals to health examinations and work and education trials.
2004–2006
MPS-Finland Consulting Oy, Espoo
Research assistant 01/2006–12/2006 Consultant trainee 08/2005–01/2006 Psychology assistant, part time 07/2004–08/2005
Language skills
Finnish: Mother tongue
English: Exellent, language of study
Swedish: Exellent, language of study
German: Basic
Declarations:
Licensed psychologist 2018
Decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education in which an MSc degree completed 2007 in Sweden is equated to a Finnish equivalent in 2010.
Memberships:
Finnish Psychological Association
Sylva ry.
Hobbies:
Outdoor activities, handicrafts
Publications:
Pajulo, M., Tolvanen, M., Karlsson, L., Halme-Chowdhury, E., Öst, C., Luyten, P., Mayes,L.,Karlsson,H.(2015).Theprenatalparentalreflective functioning questionnaire: Exploring factor structure and construct validity of a new measure in the Finn Brain Birth Cohort pilot study. Infant mental health 2015 Jul-Aug;36(4):399-414
