Treatment for Jealousy with a Psychologist

In this article you can learn about common mechanisms that lay at the root of issues relating to jealousy, learn about how jealousy is treated at Psykologvirke and easily schedule an appointment online.

Our psychologists have specialized expertise in the treatment of jealousy. We have many years of continued education and training and offer focused and goal-orientated therapy sessions.

We offer treatment for pathological jealousy from our offices, located in downtown Oslo, or via a secure video solution available to people across the country.

Treatment for jealousy with a private psychologist in Oslo

With us, you can go straight to an experienced male or female psychologist. The waiting time is short so you can get started quickly, before jealousy has time to eat away at you even more.

Our psychologists have many years of experience in the treatment of jealousy. We will briefly summarize what you can expect when you contact us for treatment of jealousy.

Treating jealousy – Mapping specific mechanisms

When you seek psychological help for jealousy from us, we begin by mapping out the specific mechanisms that drive your particular problems.

We separate between basic foundational factors, triggering factors and sustaining factors.

Once we have mapped these factors, we know more about what is needed for the best treatment for jealousy in your particular case and how we can set up therapy.  

The very act of becoming aware of the internal dynamics that drive jealousy is often therapeutic in itself.

Common reasons for excessive jealousy

Excessive jealousy is often a sign of inner conflicts that are creating anxiety. Often these conflicts are rooted in early attachment experiences.

When difficult feelings related to actual past experiences have not been processed, these feelings can be projected into present and hypothetical future scenarios.

When old things are processed, self-esteem often improves and you can express yourself more freely and enter into relationships with others on safer ground.

One is seldom conscious of these underlying dynamics. At Psykologvirke we are experts on methods that can help make the unconscious conscious.

Therapy for pathological jealousy – Different methods

There are various methods for the treatment of jealousy. For example, intensive depth therapy (ISTDP), metacognitive therapy, cognitive therapy or psychodynamic therapy. You can read more about these here.

No method is right for everyone, all the time. The primary factor in the successful treatment of jealousy is that we collaborate in a way that is meaningful for you.

In certain cases, couple therapy for issues with jealousy, in addition to individual therapy, can be relevant.

Our professional assessments will form a starting point, and then together we will evaluate the ongoing progress as well as any need for potential adjustments.

Therapy against jealousy at Psykologrvike – Security and challenge

We place great value on creating a foundation of trust and safety and of being open and forthright about what we are thinking and doing at any given moment.

Within such a framework, one can best practice new ways of meeting the conflicts of needs and emotions that, on one level, most often underlie the formation of excessive jealousy.

Does seeking treatment for jealousy help?

Many who seek psychological help for jealousy find it helpful. We work with a combination treatment that offers the potential for both freedom from jealousy and personal development.

Everyone deserves freedom, joy, love and good health. We are a dedicated team who bring the best of psychological expertise in our work with our clients.

Contact us to book an appointment. If you don’t have the possibility of going to a private psychologist, you can read our guide to psychologists in Oslo here

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