Inka comes from Oulu, a small city in Northern Finland. She moved to Canada in 2016, Germany in 2017, and eventually to the Netherlands in 2018. Inka speaks fluent English and Finnish, as well as advanced Dutch.

In the Netherlands, Inka completed the International Bachelor of Psychology at Leiden University. She fell in love with the vibrant international life in Leiden and decided to stay there for her master’s degree. She has since completed two master’s programs: MSc in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology & research MSc in Developmental Psychology. Her education helps her make sure the support she offers families is grounded in the latest research, but for Inka, the most important thing is building a trusting and supportive relationship with the client. Inka joined the EKC team in 2023 as an intern and then became a permanent team member. Inka is also a member of the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (Psycholoog NIP: 244781).

In addition to working as a psychologist, Inka has experience working with kids and teens in different settings, such as daycares, schools, and summer camps. She has worked with TCKs, young asylum seekers, as well as kids with different disabilities. Inka enjoys working in a solution-focused way, utilizing the strengths of the whole family. However, she finds it important to integrate methods from different therapeutic approaches (such as ACT, CBT, SFT, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy) to fit the unique needs of each kid, teen, and family. Empathy, curiosity, and creativity are the cornerstones of Inka’s work.