Integrative Counselling in Crouch End, North London
Not too much, not too little. Just the right amount — balance.
I am Elin Sweijer, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and certified coach. I support adults in Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Highgate, Hornsey, and across the UK via online therapy.
Finding Balance in a Busy Life
Lagom is a uniquely Swedish word meaning "not too much, not too little", i.e. just the right amount — or balance. Balance in life and mind is key to mental well-being.
If you are here, I suspect that you may feel a little bit out of balance. Counselling can help you find your true inner self, voice your thoughts in a safe place, find the tools towards change and hence find peace of mind through balance.
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Therapy for Adults in North London
I work with adults who feel out of balance, stuck, or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are navigating:
Anxiety
Persistent worry, overthinking, panic, social anxiety, and the quiet hum of unease that won't switch off.
Learn more →Depression
Low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, and a heaviness that makes daily life feel harder than it should.
Learn more →Stress & Burnout
Chronic stress, professional burnout, exhaustion, and the slow erosion of joy and motivation.
Learn more →ADHD
Late-diagnosed or self-identified neurodivergent adults exploring focus, identity, and self-acceptance.
Learn more →Trauma
Single-incident or complex trauma, and the lasting impact it can have on how you relate to yourself and others.
Learn more →Grief & Loss
Bereavement, relationship endings, identity loss, and other forms of mourning that rarely get spoken about.
Learn more →Self-Esteem
The inner critic, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the quiet belief that you are not quite enough.
Learn more →Life Transitions
Career change, parenthood, relocation, divorce, becoming empty-nesters, or simply a sense of being at a crossroads.
Learn more →How Therapy Works
Every therapeutic journey is enabled through a trusting therapeutic relationship. Here is what you can expect.
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Free Introductory Call
A complimentary 15-minute phone or video call. We speak briefly about what brings you to therapy, and you can ask any questions. There is no obligation.
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First Session
An opportunity to get to know each other, explore your goals, and begin shaping how we might work together. Lasts 50 minutes.
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Ongoing Sessions
Weekly 50-minute sessions, either in person in Crouch End or online. We move at your pace, reviewing progress together regularly.
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Closure
When you feel ready, we plan an ending that honours the work. Many clients return later for shorter "top-up" work during transitions.
Counselling in Crouch End, N8
I offer counselling in Crouch End, N8, serving clients across Muswell Hill, Highgate, Hornsey, Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, Highbury, and wider North London. Sessions are available in person and online throughout the UK.
There are as many forms of therapy as there are therapists. My approach is humanistic integrative, as I believe in the balance of looking to the past and identifying where you want to be in the future, to finding the path in the present which enables your aimed future.
My therapeutic approach is based on:
- Person-centred: your capacity of knowing who you are and what you want
- Psychodynamics: looking to the past to identify the source of your trauma
- Attachment: exploring how you relate to others, and yourself
- Gestalt: present focus to identify what is hurting here and now
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): identifying what behaviours may affect your mind
- Jungian: acknowledging the collective unconscious and the impact on us
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and questions around identity and belonging.
Book a Free Introductory CallForward-Focused Coaching
Coaching is a forward-focused, goal-oriented process designed to help you clarify what you want and build a practical plan to get there. While counselling explores the past to understand the present, coaching helps you take purposeful steps toward your future.
Goal-setting
Defining what success looks like for you
Problem-solving
Breaking down obstacles into manageable steps
Accountability
Creating momentum through regular check-ins
Strengths-based
Building on what already works in your life
I offer coaching for individuals navigating career transitions, personal growth, or a sense of being stuck — as well as for organisations looking to support their teams with clarity, confidence and direction.
Book a Free Introductory CallAbout Elin Sweijer
Hello, my name is Elin Sweijer. I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor and certified coach based in Crouch End, North London. As the name of my practice implies, I am Swedish — and my upbringing in Sweden has shaped my worldview, with an emphasis on equality, inclusion, and balance.
I grew up with a younger brother who had a rare disease called dystrofia myotonica, which included autism. This personal experience led me to develop a particular interest in neurodiversity, including ADHD.
Professionally, I have a background in marketing, business and change management in the creative industries, enabled through a Master in Business Management from Uppsala University. I was also engaged on the board of UN Women and volunteered for Mentor, an organisation supporting young adults.
Alongside my corporate career, I have always been passionate about psychology and the human mind. I completed a Bachelor in Psychology, an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD, and a Diploma in Coaching from RD45.
My clinical placement was at OneinFour, working with survivors of sexual abuse. I also hold a certificate in Mental Health First Aid with Mind.
I am registered with BACP and ICO.
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A Calm, Confidential Space
Confidentiality
Everything shared in session is held in confidence within the limits of safe practice. Your privacy is foundational.
No Judgement
A neutral, accepting space where all parts of your experience are welcome — even the parts you have not yet spoken aloud.
At Your Pace
You lead. We work with what feels right for you in any given session, with no pressure to go deeper than you wish.
Integrative Tools
Drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, attachment, gestalt, and Jungian frameworks, tailored to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about therapy, sessions, and working with me. If your question is not here, you are welcome to ask during the free introductory call.
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