Elise Furuly

I qualified as a psychologist at NTNU in 2016 and have work experience from, among others, Modum Bad, Lovisenberg DPS, OCD spectrum outpatient clinic and municipal low-threshold services. In addition, I have worked for two years in private practice with therapy aimed at anxiety problems. 

From previous workplaces, I have experience with many different problems, including depressive disorders, relationship difficulties, self-image problems, sickness absence issues and burnout. 

I have specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and have a lot of experience in the treatment of panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions and health anxiety. From the OCD spectrum outpatient clinic at Gaustad Hospital, I gained a lot of experience in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I see the benefit of using several different therapy methods in the treatment of anxiety, including exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. 

I currently specialize in Intensive Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy (ISTDP). This form of treatment focuses on helping the client to gain access to conflicted emotions. Here, the focus is on the experience of these feelings, as well as the regulation of anxiety and the challenge of defence.  

I am keen to meet you with warmth and respect, and create a space where it feels safe to open up about what is vulnerable and difficult. In order for the therapy to be experienced as useful, I am concerned with adapting it as much as possible based on your wishes.