Veronika Saareväli is the founder and CEO of Clarente. She studied Business Administration with a specialization in Quality Management and has completed training as a Peer Support Counsellor. In addition, she has furthered her education in Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Counselling.

For the past five years, Veronika has worked in the fields of mental health and social services. Through her work, she has seen how important it is for support to be professional and accessible, and for people to feel safe, cared for, and understood when seeking help.

Her desire to create a place where people feel valued, supported, and secure led to the founding of Clarente. For Veronika, it is important that every individual receives support tailored to their needs and has the opportunity to work with professionals who are guided by professionalism, empathy, and a person-centred approach.

In creating Clarente, her goal has been to build an environment where people can take meaningful steps toward better mental health, improved coping skills, and a higher quality of life. She believes that with the right support, knowledge, and trusting collaboration, positive change is possible even during the most challenging periods of life.

Urme has completed formal training as a peer support counsellor and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Rehabilitation Management at the Pärnu College of the University of Tartu (third-year student). For more than five years, she has continuously expanded her expertise in the field of mental health. Her professional development includes earning a micro-credential from Tallinn University of Applied Sciences in Mental Health Support and Conflict Management in a Changing Psychosocial Environment (2024), completing the CARe Methodology Practitioner Training provided by the Estonian Psychosocial Rehabilitation Association (2024), and completing the University of Tartu's training in Grief Counselling and Grief Counselling Techniques (2024).

She has more than six years of experience working with people affected by substance use disorders. As a rehabilitation coordinator, she works closely with a multidisciplinary team—including psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other specialists—to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation plan in which every step has a clear purpose. Together with each client, she sets specific goals, agrees on the frequency of appointments, and monitors progress throughout the rehabilitation process.

In her work, Urme considers it essential that every client feels heard, understood, and supported. She believes that lasting progress is achieved when people can move forward at a pace that feels right for them, improving both their coping skills and overall quality of life. Appointments are available in Estonian, Russian, Finnish, and English.

Jevgenia is a social worker with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Tallinn University (2018). She has diverse professional experience in the social sector, including work at the Tallinn Children’s Home as well as internships at Rajaleidja and the Tallinn Social Work Center.

She has experience working in the Sütik programme as a support person and social worker, supporting people in job search, applying for social benefits, and in the field of addictions. In her work, she is guided by empathy and a caring approach, valuing each person on their journey towards a more independent and stable life. Consultations are conducted in Estonian and Russian.

Evelin Kirikal holds a higher education degree from the University of Tartu and has more than 20 years of practical experience as a psychologist. In addition to her clinical work, she has worked as a school psychologist and trainer. Evelin has completed numerous professional development programmes, including training in coaching, parenting, self-regulation techniques, couples counselling, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has also undertaken further training in working with people with special educational needs (including ADHD) and in the field of psychological trauma. Her extensive practical experience, combined with continuous professional development, has provided her with a broad and well-rounded foundation for supporting clients in a wide range of life situations.

Over the years, Evelin has supported individuals in resolving complex challenges related to both family and workplace relationships. She helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behavioural patterns, enabling them to find effective ways of coping with difficult life situations. Working collaboratively with each client, she supports the development of healthier habits and lasting positive changes that promote psychological well-being and personal growth.

Evelin believes that meaningful and lasting change begins with a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship in which clients feel comfortable speaking openly about their concerns and working together to find solutions. Alongside her professional expertise and extensive clinical experience, Evelin is also the mother of five children. Her experience as a parent has given her valuable practical insight, which she thoughtfully and appropriately integrates into her work whenever it benefits her clients.

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He has nearly six years of experience working as a psychologist and has worked with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, and psychosis. In his work, he considers it important to create a warm and non-judgmental collaborative relationship, where the therapy plan is shaped according to the client’s individual needs and goals. Appointments are available in English.

Inna is a psychologist who completed her master’s degree in Psychology in 2000. She works with both children and adults and has extensive experience in the field of chemical addiction, including counseling people with alcohol and drug dependence. She also has many years of experience working with adolescents with behavioral difficulties.

She considers continuous professional development to be essential and has completed numerous advanced trainings, including art therapy, psychodrama, working with people with special needs, and working with both victims of violence and perpetrators of violence. She is currently continuing her professional development in EMDR trauma therapy training.

As a psychologist, her goal is to support clients in difficult life situations by helping them view their circumstances from a new perspective and identify resources to achieve possible solutions. Appointments are available in Russian.

Natalja has completed a master’s degree in Psychology and has further specialized in educational psychology and addiction counseling. She has over 10 years of experience working as a psychologist and 21 years of professional experience in the social sector. In her work, she has most often supported people dealing with long-term depression, burnout, addictions, and codependency.

She considers creating a trustworthy and safe environment to be essential and always works based on the client’s individual needs, allowing the client to be fully themselves during sessions. She focuses on identifying and activating the client’s resources and uses present-moment practices and techniques in her work. Appointments are available in Estonian and Russian.

Liis is a psychologist, trainer, couples therapist, and family therapist in training. She holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and has completed additional training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. In her practice, she works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. 

She values a practical, warm, and non-judgemental approach in her work. Consultations are available in Estonian and English.

Elisabeth is a certified counseling psychologist (Level 7) and couples therapist, holding a master’s degree from Tallinn University (2023). She has completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic family therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and has further developed her skills through numerous professional trainings.

She provides support for stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship issues, and other psychological difficulties, placing great importance on a safe and supportive therapeutic environment and collaboration in achieving the client’s goals. Appointments are available in Estonian and English.

Margit is an occupational therapist who has worked in the field of mental health since 2000. In her work, she focuses on supporting a person’s daily functioning and life rhythm, helping to find practical and sustainable solutions in situations where mental health difficulties, overload, or long-term life experiences have affected everyday functioning and self-confidence.

She has experience working with people experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and psychotic experiences.

As an occupational therapist, Margit considers it important to understand the person as a whole and to find practical and manageable solutions in collaboration with the client. She supports clients step by step towards greater clarity, stability, and more independent coping, so that daily life, routines, and responsibilities are better balanced and support the person’s wellbeing and quality of life. In her work, Margit often sees how even small changes in daily activities can help restore wellbeing, self-confidence, and life rhythm. Appointments are available in Estonian and Russian.

Eve is an art therapist whose goal is to support people in coping with everyday emotional and relationship-related challenges, helping them better understand and accept themselves, and to change problematic thought and behavior patterns through simple creative therapy techniques.

She has studied art therapy and social work and has further developed her skills in transpersonal psychotherapy, body psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, IMAGO couples therapy, and conscious breathing. In her work, she follows a holistic worldview and considers empathy, presence, and acceptance to be the foundations of therapeutic practice. In addition, she has seven years of experience facilitating support groups for cancer patients. Appointments are available in Estonian.

Nadezda is an art therapist and an art therapy–oriented psychotherapist. She holds a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Rehabilitation (Art Therapy specialization) from Tallinn University (2023) and bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Art Therapy. In addition, she has completed further training in Positive Dynamic Psychotherapy and regularly continues her professional development in relationship psychology, psychotherapy, child and family psychology, and art therapy.

In her work, she uses art therapy and solution-focused therapy, helping clients safely express and process complex emotions and find solutions to challenges. She has over 12 years of professional experience working with both children and adults and is an active member of the Estonian Association of Creative Therapies. Appointments are available in Estonian and Russian.

Maksim is a physiotherapist who obtained his Bachelor’s degree from University of Tartu in 2023. He has experience working with people of different ages and at various stages of life, including clients with chronic pain, neurological diagnoses, and special needs.

In his work, he considers the ability to listen and understand each person holistically—taking into account their individual situation and life rhythm—to be essential. Maksim follows the principle that effective solutions are developed through collaboration and must be realistic and applicable in the client’s everyday life. 

Appointments are available in Estonian, Russian, and English.

Berit is a peer support counselor for whom supporting people on their journey of healing and change is deeply meaningful. She values a non-judgmental, empathetic, and individualized approach, where clients are listened to openly and with full presence, creating a safe and trusting space.

She provides counselling as a peer support counsellor in the areas of addictions, LGBT+ issues, fibromyalgia, depression, and anxiety. She has completed basic training in solution-focused brief therapy for peer counsellors, support person training, and basic training in motivational interviewing. She has also completed SMART Recovery training, a science-based recovery program that uses a cognitive-behavioural approach to coping with addictions. In addition, she has studied hypnotherapy for four years, which has deepened her understanding of the human subconscious and the processes of internal change. Sessions are conducted in Estonian.

Viljam is a peer support counselor whose personal recovery journey has shaped his desire to support people in coping with life changes and addictions. He values trust, openness, and learning, and considers a collaborative and non-judgmental approach with clients to be essential.

In addition to peer support counseling, he has obtained a degree in Social Work from Tallinn University, which has enriched his professional perspective and practice. He also works as a volunteer rescuer, with experience in systematically managing crisis situations and engaging in continuous professional development. Appointments are available in Estonian.