You can read about the most frequently asked questions here. Do you have other questions or thoughts? Please get in touch and I will be happy to assist you further.
Cognitive behavior therapy- CBT, is a form of therapy that treats mental illness. Science has shown that CBT is an effective and evidence-based treatment for improving mental health.
The treatment within CBT is based on the link between thoughts, feelings, body and actions and how they constantly influence each other. CBT aims to minimize the suffering and solve the problems by making changes in these areas.
A licensed and certified therapist in Swedish terms means that you have been reviewed and approved by The National Board of Health and Welfare and that you are following the laws of Sweden when practicing psychotherapy. The therapy is private and confidential and records are kept in a safe and encrypted database system.
You need to be over 18 years to book a session. Contact me for further discussion if you are under 18 years or seeking help for relatives under 18 years.
Find a comfortable, well-lit, private place and set up your equipment so that I can see and hear you clearly. Turn off the sound and notifications on your phone. Use a notebook if you would like to take any notes during the session.
Many people struggle to cope without knowing why. An initial session can be booked in to help you screen and understand the problem and from there finding different solutions on how to approach the problem.
The first session is about getting to know each other. You will be able to tell me about why you are seeking help, your expectations and the goals you want to reach. You will also receive information about how I work, the structure, process and secrecy. It´s also an opportunity for you to see if you feel that I match you and if you want to continue.
Yes, a Licenced Psychotherapist in Sweden are governed by the rules and laws regarding secrecy.
A psychiatrist is a doctor, that has further qualifications an education, specialized within the field of psychiatry. A psychologist can work with both psychological investigations and assessments but can also provide therapy. A psychologist can also specialise further within the area of psychotherapy and become a psychotherapist after adding around 3 years education on top of their degree in psychology. A psychotherapist is specialised in providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapists can have different educational backgrounds such as doctors, nurses, social worker or psychologist.