Collega

What Collega does

MTÜ Collega is an Estonian non-profit association founded in 2007 that operates a multi-modality psychotherapy and psychological counseling practice headquartered in Tallinn. The practice unites 7 therapists offering 10 distinct service lines: individual psychological counseling, couple and family therapy, trauma therapy (EMDR and NET), psychoanalytic group therapy, work counseling and supervision, corporate training programs, long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, family mediation, crisis counseling and debriefing, and art therapy. Pricing is structured on a pay-as-you-go basis ranging from 30 EUR for weekly group therapy sessions to 160 EUR for 90-minute family mediation sessions, with training and group work priced by agreement.

The practice differentiates through therapist credentials rather than technology: team members hold PhD, MSc, and MA degrees from Estonian and Vilnius University programs, with specialized certifications including European Association for Psychotherapy (ECP), EMDR trauma therapy, family mediation, and clinical psychology qualifications. Therapists maintain active memberships in six Estonian and European professional associations, and Collega holds ongoing cooperation partnerships with the Estonian Rescue Board (Päästeamet) and Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet) for crisis counseling services. Several therapists previously worked at the Tallinn Psychological Crisis Center and other Estonian healthcare institutions.

Go-to-market is direct and referral-based: clients contact individual therapists directly via phone or email, and each therapist manages their own scheduling and (in some cases) billing through their own private companies (Adviser Est OÜ, Palmet&CO OÜ, HMH Consult OÜ). The collega.ee website functions as the primary marketing and information channel. Services are delivered in-person primarily in Tallinn, with group counseling, crisis debriefing, and training available at client locations across Estonia.

Name

Collega

Legal name

MTÜ Collega

Website

https://collega.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MTÜ Collega is an Estonian non-profit psychotherapy practice founded in 2007, uniting 7 therapists in Tallinn who deliver 10 therapy modalities including EMDR, art therapy, family mediation, and crisis counseling to individuals, couples, families, and Estonian government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Counseling Sessions: One-on-one psychological counseling sessions offered in 50-minute (90€) and 90-minute (120€) formats. Primary revenue stream for individual therapy services.
2. Couple and Family Therapy: Therapy sessions for couples and families addressing relationship issues, parenting challenges, and family crises. Offered in 50-minute (100€) and 90-minute (140€) formats.
3. Family Mediation: Negotiation process helping partners or former partners reach acceptable agreements regarding life arrangements. Session price: 160€ for 90 minutes.
4. Crisis Counseling: Immediate support for individuals after unexpected or emotionally difficult life events. Individual session approximately 100€ (up to 60 min).
5. Work Counseling: Psychological counseling examining individuals or groups in work context. Individual session 90€ (50 min). Group counseling price by agreement.
6. Training Services: Corporate training on topics including health psychology, addictions, child development, team building, communication psychology, family psychology, crisis psychology, and conflict management.
7. Group Therapy: Weekly group therapy sessions using psychoanalytic method (group analysis). Session cost 30 EUR per 90-minute session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Collega is a psychotherapy and psychological counseling practice that delivers individual, couple, family, group, and trauma therapy sessions, along with corporate training and crisis debriefing. Services are delivered by a team of seven qualified psychotherapists employing evidence-based methodologies such as EMDR, NET, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, group analysis, art therapy, and family mediation. The practice serves individual clients, families, and Estonian organizations across Tallinn and the wider country.

Product overview

Collega is a psychological counseling and psychotherapy practice operating as a platform model that connects clients with qualified therapists offering diverse therapeutic services. The portfolio includes 10 core services: individual psychological counseling, couple and family therapy, trauma therapy (EMDR and NET), group therapy (psychoanalytic method), work counseling and supervision, training programs, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, family mediation, crisis counseling/debriefing, and art therapy. These services are delivered by a team of 7 therapists, each specializing in different approaches, with pricing ranging from 90-160 EUR per session depending on service type and duration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Psychological Counseling One-on-one counseling sessions between a psychologist and client, providing a confidential space to discuss concerns, process emotions, and develop coping strategies. Sessions offered in 50-minute (€90) and 90-minute (€120) formats. For adults seeking psychological support for mental health challenges, trauma, and personal development.
• Couple and Family Therapy Therapy sessions addressing relationship dynamics, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and communication issues within couples and families. Offered in 50-minute (€100) and 90-minute (€140) formats. For partners, spouses, and families experiencing relationship difficulties or family crises.
• Trauma Therapy (EMDR and NET) Evidence-based trauma treatment using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy) methods to process traumatic experiences and restore a sense of safety. Used for PTSD, complicated grief, dissociative disorders, phobias, pain disorders, eating disorders, addictions, and trauma-related stress.
• Group Therapy Psychoanalytic group therapy sessions focusing on group dynamics and interpersonal relationships, held weekly with 90-minute sessions at €30 per session. For adults seeking structured group-based therapeutic experience.
• Work Counseling and Supervision Psychological counseling in work context, helping individuals and groups address workplace issues, conflicts, and professional development. Individual session €90 (50 min); group counseling price by agreement. For employees, teams, and organizations.
• Training Programs Professional training on topics including health psychology, addictions, child development, team dynamics, communication psychology, family psychology, crisis psychology, and conflict management. Pricing by agreement depending on participants, duration, and location. For companies and organizations seeking training for staff.
• Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Long-term therapy approach exploring the unconscious mind, motivations, and memories to achieve greater self-awareness and emotional freedom. Sessions are held regularly over an extended period, with framework (frequency, breaks, pricing) agreed at the start of therapy. For individuals seeking deeper self-exploration.
• Family Mediation Negotiation process helping partners or former partners reach mutually acceptable agreements regarding custody, living arrangements, and co-parenting outside of court. Session price €160 per 90 minutes. For separating or divorced couples needing to resolve disputes about children and living arrangements.
• Crisis Counseling and Debriefing Immediate psychological support following traumatic events such as accidents, violence, bereavement, or sudden life changes, available for individuals and groups. Individual session approximately €100 (up to 60 min); group pricing by agreement. Group crisis counseling optimal for groups up to 12 participants. For individuals in immediate crisis and organizations responding to workplace incidents.
• Art Therapy Therapeutic approach using creative expression through art as a means of communication and self-expression, particularly effective for children and those who find verbal expression difficult. Helps lower tension and anxiety, improves self-awareness, balance emotions, and self-esteem. For all target groups, especially children who cannot yet articulate emotions in words.
• Career Counseling Career counseling services supporting professional development and career decisions offered alongside Collega's other psychological services. For individuals seeking career guidance and direction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Group counseling optimal size up to 12 participants for effective crisis support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Päästeamet (Estonian Rescue Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Ongoing cooperation partnership with the Estonian Rescue Board for providing psychological support services. Algi Samm has maintained this partnership collaboration.
• Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet (Police and Border Guard Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partnership with the Police and Border Guard Board for psychological support services. Kaie Palmet has been involved in this partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Talkspace: Global online therapy platform serving individuals and organizations via messaging and video. Comparable as an alternative therapy channel to Collega's clients seeking convenience and lower-friction access.
• Confido Healthcare Group: One of Estonia's largest private healthcare chains, offering mental health, occupational health, and corporate wellness services across multiple cities. While broader than Collega, it competes for the same Estonian corporate training and individual therapy spend.
• BetterHelp: International subscription-based online therapy platform with growing Estonian-language coverage. Represents the digital, scale-driven model that contrasts with Collega's in-person boutique practice but competes for the same self-pay Estonian client wallet.
• Tartu University Hospital (Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum): Estonia's largest hospital, operating clinical psychology and psychiatry departments. Serves a similar Estonian population with a broader institutional footprint, and is a major source of trained psychologists entering the private market.

Direct peers

• Tallinn Psychological Crisis Center (Tallinna Psühholoogiline Kriisikeskus): Prior employer of Collega therapists Sirje Vahar and Heli Künnapuu. Offers crisis counseling, debriefing, and individual therapy in Tallinn, overlapping Collega's core services and target clients.
• Sensus Center (Tallinn): Sensus is a Tallinn-based psychotherapy and psychiatry center where Collega therapist Anu Tõniste also practices. Both serve Estonian-speaking individual, family, and corporate clients with similar therapy modalities, making it the most directly comparable local peer.
• Psychiatry Clinic (Tallinn): Where Collega art therapist Sirje Vahar also works. Provides psychiatric and psychological services to Estonian adults, including depression and anxiety treatment — overlapping with Collega's individual counseling practice.

Others

• Estonian Psychotherapy Association (Eesti Psühhoteraapia Assotsiatsioon): The national professional association of which Collega's therapists are members. Functions as an industry body rather than a competitor, but channels referrals and shapes credentialing standards relevant to Collega's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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