Through reflective processes, I create space for curiosity, dialogue and sustainable change.
Individuals
Counselling for those who want to understand themselves better or improve their close relationships.
Social work & public sector
Supervision and support for professionals who meet people in difficult situations.
Businesses & organisations
Initiatives that strengthen collaboration, culture and the human operating system.
About me
Relationships have always fascinated me. I am a social worker with many years of experience from social work and psychiatry. Today I run Samtaleriet – a place for counselling, supervision and processes where we can explore together what feels important or difficult.
I believe curiosity, safety and genuine encounters are keys to change. When we understand ourselves and each other, it often becomes easier to find new ways forward.
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Background
Elin Forsman
Authorised social worker • Licensed healthcare counsellor • Family therapist (Step 1) • Trained supervisor
Counselling can lead to insight, understanding and new options for action. Sometimes life, relationships or your inner world can feel hard to manage on your own. Then professional counselling can help.
What I offer
Individual sessions
Couples sessions
Sessions for families and other close relationships
Prices
Individual sessions: SEK 1150 / 50 min
Children and young people up to 20: SEK 1000 / 50 min
Couples therapy: SEK 1850 / 90 min
Working closely with people in crisis and vulnerability affects us. Supervision offers a trusted space where you can reflect, gain new perspectives and not carry the difficult things alone.
What I offer
Group supervision
Individual supervision
Workshops and development days
I work systemically and relationally, inspired by, among other things, Kolb's learning cycle and the Seven-Eyed model.
When people work better together, the organisation performs better. Many organisations have competent employees – yet misunderstandings, conflicts and collaboration problems arise and drain energy.
The human operating system
Organisations have a human operating system made up of relationships, norms and unwritten rules. When it works, energy is directed towards the mission. When it does not, energy goes to friction.
What I do
I create safe spaces for reflection where it becomes possible to talk about what otherwise stays under the surface. The focus is on strengthening trust, collaboration and the social climate.
Further training in systems theory, conflict, treatment and change processes.
Experience
More than 20 years of experience working with people within social work and psychiatry.
Professional Experience
Family and Couples Counsellor
School Counsellor
Psychiatric Counsellor
Family and Network Therapist
Privacy & terms
Responsibility
I take responsibility for the assignments and counselling sessions I accept. This means I may decline, end or refer you onwards if I assess that my competence is not the right match, or that another form of support would better meet your needs.
If there is violence in a close relationship, joint counselling sessions can increase vulnerability. In such situations I do not offer couples sessions, and instead refer to more suitable and safe support.
The counselling I offer is a form of guidance and reflection on life situations and relationships. It is not healthcare and does not replace contact with medical services in cases of serious mental ill-health. If needed, I can refer you to healthcare services.
Privacy policy (GDPR)
Elin Forsman is the data controller for the processing of personal data within Samtaleriet (referred to as “I” in this text).
I process personal data needed to provide counselling sessions and administer the business, such as your name, contact details (email address and phone number), and information related to booking and payment.
In connection with counselling sessions, I may also keep brief memory notes to support my work. These are not medical records.
Certain information, for example what appears on invoices, must be kept in accordance with applicable legislation (such as the Swedish Bookkeeping Act). This may mean data is stored for up to seven years.
Purpose and legal basis
Personal data is processed in order to book and provide counselling sessions, administer payment, and when needed follow up on contact.
The processing is based on contract or legitimate interest under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Handling of sensitive data
Sensitive personal data is handled with great care and only to the extent necessary for the assignment.
Disclosure of data
Personal data is not shared with third parties without consent. Exceptions may apply if I am legally obliged to disclose information, for example in cases of concern that a child is at risk, or serious risk to life or health, or other legal reporting obligations.
Storage
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the business and is then deleted. Storage is protected against access by third parties.
Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to request information about what personal data is processed, request correction of inaccurate data, and request deletion when possible under the law.
Feedback
If you have feedback about the service, you are welcome to raise it with me. I appreciate the courage that feedback can require and see openness to comments as an important part of quality assurance.
Contact
If you have questions about how personal data is handled, you are welcome to get in touch.
Email is mainly used for booking and practical information. Please avoid sending sensitive personal data by email, as it is not a fully secure way of communicating.
