Therapy directions

At Psykologvirke, we offer a wide range of therapy areas, in which our psychologists may have specialized. However, it is important to emphasize that the treatment is always adapted to each individual patient, based on their unique needs and challenges.

Our psychologists often use a combination of different therapy methods – as a toolbox they can draw from to find the most effective approach. As a patient, you don't have to worry about choosing the right course of therapy; we take care of this, so that you get the help that suits you best.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotion-focused therapy helps you understand and process difficult emotions, with a focus on strengthening emotional awareness and regulation. This method can be combined with other approaches to help patients work through both emotional and cognitive challenges, such as anxiety and depression.

ISTDP (Intensive Dynamic Short-Term Therapy)

ISTDP provides an intensive approach to processing repressed emotions in an effective way. The psychologist can combine this form of therapy with techniques from other methods to adapt the treatment to the patient's specific needs. ISTDP is particularly useful when you want quick results through deep emotional processing

Cognitive Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive therapy helps to change negative thought patterns and is often combined with emotion-focused and body-oriented approaches to provide a holistic treatment. The method is flexible and can be adapted to many different problems, from anxiety to relationship problems.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is often used in trauma and PTSD treatment, but can also be combined with other forms of therapy to provide a comprehensive treatment. The psychologist considers whether EMDR should be used alone or as part of a wider treatment plan, depending on the patient's needs.

Prolonged exposure

Prolonged exposure provides gradual exposure to fear or trauma, and can be integrated with other forms of treatment such as cognitive therapy to ensure that the patient experiences coping. The psychologist uses this method as one tool among several to help the patient through difficult life events.

Body-oriented psychotherapy

Body-oriented psychotherapy can be combined with both emotion-focused and cognitive therapy to help the patient get a holistic experience of both body and mind. This approach is particularly useful for patients who struggle to process emotions that are lodged in the body.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems is a form of therapy that is often combined with trauma- and emotion-focused approaches to help the patient understand their inner 'parts' and process inner conflicts. This method provides flexibility in the treatment and is easily adapted to the patient's needs.

Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT for Couples)

In emotion-focused couple therapy, the therapist helps couples to understand and express feelings in a safe way. This therapy can be supplemented with techniques from other directions, such as cognitive therapy or mindfulness-based methods, to help couples improve communication and strengthen their relationship.

MDMA-assisted therapy

MDMA-assisted therapy is not legal outside of research projects as of today. Psychologists at Psykologvirke are involved in one such research project where it is used in controlled settings. Here, MDMA is combined with talk therapy before and after the MDMA sessions. The psychologist adapts the treatment by drawing from several directions of therapy, so that the experience is safe and supportive

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

Narrative exposure therapy is a structured approach to treating complex trauma, and can be used in conjunction with other therapy methods to help the patient process difficult memories. The psychologist adjusts the treatment based on which combination gives the best result for the patient.

Neuroaffective psychotherapy

Neuroaffective psychotherapy focuses on the connection between brain development and emotions, and the psychologist can combine this approach with other forms of therapy such as ISTDP or cognitive therapy to support the patient in regulating emotions and relationships.