Services
I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adult clients. CBT is the most researched form of therapy. It assumes mental health problems persist due to thoughts and behaviours that are workable in the short term but harmful in the long term.
I guide you in developing helpful thoughts and behaviours and applying them in everyday life. To this end, I also use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which promotes living a life guided by mindfulness and personal values. This way, you can gradually overcome your mental health problem.
My work is characterised by empathy, acceptance and genuineness. It is always grounded in the latest scientific research.
Procedure #
First, we meet for an initial consultation, in which I get to know you, provide my first assessment and discuss possible next steps with you. You are not obligated to commit to further sessions at any point.
This is followed by two or more diagnostic sessions. I gather information to establish a diagnosis and provide you with comprehensive feedback. Meanwhile, you get to see if you feel comfortable in our sessions and would like to continue with therapy sessions.
If psychotherapy seems promising, I will outline concrete steps we can take to improve your situation. This allows you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with treatment.
Mental disorders #
CBT is generally the first-choice treatment for mental health problems. These include:
| Disorder | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Depressive disorders | Loss of interest, pleasure or energy |
| Anxiety disorders | Excessive worries, fears or avoidance |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder | Intrusive thoughts or compulsions |
| Stress-related disorders | Distress following critical or traumatic events |
| Somatic symptom disorder | Distress caused by physical symptoms |
| Eating disorders | Binge eating or self-induced low body weight |
| ADHD | Inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity |