You have spent a long time coping.

Lagom is a Swedish word that translates to "just the right amount" — not too much, not too little.

It describes a way of living with greater balance, where there is enough space for ambition and rest, independence and connection, giving to others and looking after yourself.

I chose the name Lagom Counselling because I believe therapy can help us find that balance.

Not by trying to become someone different person, striving for perfection or by learning to cope with more.

Instead, counselling can give you the space to pause and explore what is happening, reconnect with yourself and consider what a more balanced, authentic life might look like for you. Your "lagom" will be uniquely yours.

I'm Elin Sweijer, a qualified Humanistic Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and Coach based in North London.

My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtful. I will not tell you who you should be or what decisions you should make. Instead, I will help you explore what is happening, understand yourself and your patterns, and consider what you want for yourself. For me, therapy is about finding a balance between understanding where you have come from and making room for where you want to go.

I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest about what is happening for you — including the parts that may feel difficult, uncertain or hard to make sense of. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin, or present a certain version of yourself.

What drew me to become a therapist is my genuine curiosity for people and what affects who we become and the choices we make, what is going on beneath the surface of an individual. Who we try to present as and who we are beneath the surface can be wildly different. We may seem put together, but feel lost or stuck underneath. Or masking, as many of my neurodivergent clients would say. I have a special interest in neurodivergency, including ADHD and autism, both how it affects the neurodivergent person themself and the people around them, having grown up with a younger brother with autism. As a Swedish therapist who has lived and worked across cultures, I'm interested in the ways culture, family, identity and belonging can influence how we understand ourselves and our relationships. Women's issues, including pregnancy and motherhood transition, is a passion of mine. I have been engaged in UN Women on a voluntary basis and being a mother of two myself I know how challenging it can be to find your feet through motherhood.

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD and a Diploma in Coaching with Relational Dynamics (RD45). I also hold a Master's degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in business development and change management within the creative industries, experiences that continue to shape my interest in people, relationships, change and what helps us move forward.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. This means committing to professional, ethical and accountable practice, including working within my competence, maintaining appropriate professional standards and putting clients at the centre of the work.

You do not have to have all the answers before you begin. Therapy can be a place to start exploring the questions.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of concerns.

My counselling room is a warm, quiet and welcoming space in Highbury & Islington, designed to help you feel safe and at ease from the moment you arrive.

Whether we meet in person or online, the space is set up to support open, honest conversation with confidentiality and without distraction.

Welcome as you are.

I welcome people from different backgrounds, cultures, identities and ways of experiencing the world. I believe that who we are is shaped by many different parts of our lives, including our relationships, culture, family, language and experiences.

As a Swedish therapist who has lived in different countries and now lives and works in London, I understand that identity does not always fit neatly into one culture or way of seeing the world. You may feel connected to more than one place, language or culture, or find yourself navigating different expectations depending on where you are and who you are with.

I support people who are exploring questions around cultural identity, family expectations, relationships, belonging and what it means to feel at home in yourself when you may feel caught between different worlds.

I also welcome neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD and autism. I am interested in understanding how you experience the world, rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of being. My aim is to create a space where you do not have to mask, perform or explain yourself into being understood.

You can bring all the different parts of yourself into the room.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a counsellor is personal.

You should have the opportunity to see whether we feel like a good fit before committing to therapy.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call where we can briefly talk about what brings you to counselling, what you're looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.

There is no obligation to continue.

Or email hello@lagomcounselling.com · Located in Highbury & Islington, N5, N1, North London.