Important notice!

Due to changes in our assistant’s working hours, we will be unable to answer phone calls on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays during September. On these days, please contact us by email at info@minukliinik.ee. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our service prices will change starting from 1 October 2026. You can find the updated prices on the “Services” page.

Kristjan Martin Kasterpalu

Psychiatrist

My areas of special interest are working with people with mood disorders (especially treatment-resistant depression), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I am interested in the intersection of psychiatry with gender and sexuality, such as supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals. I am also keen on working with older adults and with people coping with chronic physical illnesses. I consider shared decision-making to be an important part of the treatment process. Additionally, I have trained as a Mindful Self-Compassion Trained Teacher.

I work with adults in Estonian and English.

Professional Experience

I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tartu in 2017 and began working as a physician in the Estonian Defence Forces. While working in the Defence Forces, I developed an interest in working with mental health issues, which led me to start my residency in psychiatry in 2021. I completed my residency in psychiatry in 2026. During my residency, I worked in the psychiatric clinics of North Estonia Medical Centre, Tallinn Children’s Hospital, and Pärnu Hospital, as well as at Marienthal Clinic, including on-call duties.

I have also been involved in teaching, delivering lectures both to psychiatrists and to colleagues from other specialties. In addition, I have conducted courses on self-compassion and mindfulness.

I am a former board member of the Estonian Medical Association and the Estonian Junior Doctors’ Association. I am a member of the Estonian Psychiatric Association and have been secretary and board member of the association’s section of young psychiatrists.

Relevant Training

  • Leadership & Professional Skills for Young Psychiatrists Course (Leedu, 2022)
  • Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training (Holland, 2023)
  • Basic training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
  • Basic training in cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • Basic training in family therapy

Working Languages

  • Estonian
  • English

We use innovative treatment methods