What is family counselling?

Family counselling is talking therapy services provided by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. The Centre offers professional guidance to couples and families who experience challenges in family life or who are in crisis due to a difficult life event.

We specialize in couples counselling and relationship issues, but also individuals are welcome. The therapists and the secretary are bound by professional secrecy and the counselling sessions are strictly confidential.

The visits are free of charge for the clients. The local parishes pay for the services. You do not have to be a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church or be a Christian to use these services.

The areas that we serve: Vaasa, Vähäkyrö, Mustasaari, Laihia and neighboring areas on the coast.

Becoming a client

You can make an appointment by writing an email to hanna.bergstrom@evl.fi. The approximate waiting time varies from two weeks to one month.

The family counselling centre is located in the Vaasa city centre at Koulukatu 26 B, 4th floor.

Reasons for visits

Common reasons for visiting the Family Counselling Centre are:

• difficulties in communication
• divorce – to prevent it or to get through it
• difficult phase of life – for example becoming a parent or empty nest syndrome
• difficult life events
• infidelity
• problems with relatives
• emotional, physical, sexual or religious violence
• sexual problems

Information in other languages

Link to the Finnish website for family counselling in VaasaLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Link to the Swedish website family counselling in VaasaLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Link to a website with general information about family counselling i the Evangelical Lutheran Church of FinlandLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä