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.
I offer counselling in Crouch End, N8, serving clients across Muswell Hill, Highgate, Hornsey, Finsbury Park 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:
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and questions around identity and belonging.
Every therapeutic journey is enabled through a trusting therapeutic relationship, hence I offer a free introductory call of 15 minutes to get a feel of what therapy would be like together.
"I felt steadier: I felt stronger. The doors inside me unlocked one by one, I emptied the rooms of all my shit and talked her through every piece of old toot I found in there; then I threw everything out. Every room I unlocked, I knew I was getting closer. To a sense of self, a sense of calm. And a sense of home."
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.
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.
My coaching approach integrates:
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.
Lagom is also the approach I take to therapy — you should have just the right amount for you. I offer different packages, which can always be extended if you would like to continue.
Finding the right therapist is important. I offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory call to explore what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
To enquire or book an introductory call, please email: hello@lagomcounselling.com
Located in Crouch End, N8, North London.