Create a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside

In a world that can feel very messy and uncertain at times, its not surprising that we don’t always feel okay. Emotional and mental health maintenance are an essential part of thriving and not jut surviving the chaos! Whether is it everyday mental maintenance or tackling a distressing issue, finding the right help can be difficult.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and I help people who seem completely put together actually feel that way. Whatever end of the mental health spectrum you sit I offer insightful, nurturing, yet challenging therapy to meaningfully elevate you into a better space. I am passionate and dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional well being of the people that I work with. I offer psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties.  Wellness takes work!

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THERAPIST

I run a private practice in Stavanger as well as provide therapy online.  I earned my Masters degree at The University of Edinburgh and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The University of Glasgow, in the UK.  

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WRITER

In addition to my blog, I am a contributing writer at Stavanger Chamber of Commerce. I also regularly contribute to a wide variety of popular publications including Norways News in English & the BBC.

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SPEAKER

I enjoy getting people thinking about the ways they think. I give talks and lead discussions. When communities are engaged in prioritizing their emotional wellbeing, everything (and everyone) works better. 

Specialist Areas

“It is literally impossible to be a woman...You have to be thin, but not too thin. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas. You’re supposed to love being a mother, but don’t talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us”
— Barbie Movie 2023

When it comes to therapy I have a grounded, creative and empathetic approach in working with clients towards self-awareness and real, lasting personal and interpersonal change. I have over 15 years of experience in supporting people who are experiencing a range of challenges including: anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, dealing with change, loss and work-related stress.

I have always been committed to and passionate about women's health and have a special interest in supporting the wellbeing of women. I specialise in supporting and empowering women around issues that uniquely affect women such as pregnancy, birth, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, peri-menopause, menopause.

I work integratively and draw on different therapy techniques in my practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective approach for working with difficult memories and traumatic events.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

PHILOSOPHY

I don’t believe in practicing from a distance and bring my real self into my work in an accessible and open way. I am wholeheartedly invested in the people I work with and believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative process. I strive to maintain the most engaging, effective and ethically sound practice possible. The heart of my philosophy is reflected in the ten principles of my practice below.

Connect with me on instagram

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Absolutely loving diving into this book by @davinamccall What a woman she is. Not only is she demystifying a process that will happen to 50% of the population she is challenging the stigma, shame and myths around it. This is a book that I will enco

WORKING IN CONNECTION WITH

If you are experiencing an emergency, please do not call me, call the emergency services in your area. In Norway these services are listed below:

  • Emergency Services: 112 and 113 is the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Norway.

  • Mental Helse (Mental Health): Can be reached at 116 123 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mental Helse does also provide an online mail service at http://sidetmedord.no where users can write messages anonymously and get answers within 48-hours. A chat-service is also provided. It is open Mondays from 19.00 - 22.00 and Wednesdays: from 19.00 - 22.00. The chat-services may not always be open in July and on public celebration days or Sundays.

  • Kirkens SOS Kirkens SOS (The Church SOS): Can be reached at 22 40 00 40 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The line is free to call and confidential. Kirkens SOS does also provide an anonymous message service(which replies within 24-hours) 27 hours a day, 7 days a week and a chat open 7 days a week at 18.30 - 22.30.