Therapy
A safe space for understanding, change, and self-care
Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, find new ways of navigating life’s demands, and meet yourself with greater kindness. Together, we work with both vulnerabilities and strengths – keeping the whole of you in mind.
In therapy, the focus is on both understanding and change. You will have the opportunity to explore patterns, try out new ways of acting, and work with what brings meaning and strength to your life. The sessions take place in a safe and professional space and are always based on your needs.
Stress-related responses
Stress-related responses often develop over time, when psychological demands, responsibilities, or life circumstances exceed what one can manage. Many people experience persistent inner restlessness and emotional exhaustion, difficulties with concentration, or a sense of being stuck in a constant state of alert – even when external pressures may have eased.
In therapy, the focus is on developing a nuanced understanding of how the strain has arisen and is maintained, including the interplay between external circumstances and internal coping. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy, work is carried out systematically with the thought and behavioural patterns that often develop to cope, but which over time can contribute to ongoing strain.
A central element of the work is emotional regulation and the relationship to oneself. Many strain-related reactions are accompanied by pronounced self-criticism, guilt or a sense of not being good enough. Here, compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is integrated to support the development of a more supportive and regulating inner stance, which can reduce stress activation and create better conditions for recovery.
Treatment therefore focuses both on understanding and on more fundamental changes in how you relate to yourself, your boundaries and your needs.
Adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life
An ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can evoke both relief, grief, and many questions.
For many, it becomes an opportunity to look back on life with new eyes – and may be accompanied by frustration or a sense of not quite having measured up.
In therapy, we work to develop a meaningful understanding of how ADHD has affected you, and to build strategies that help you thrive in everyday life—with greater self-understanding and the ability to make better use of your resources.
ADHD and anxiety
Many people with ADHD also experience anxiety, which can show up as racing thoughts, inner restlessness, or a feeling of constant pressure.
For some, worries and overthinking take up a lot of space. For others, it shows up more as feeling overwhelmed and a body that has difficulty settling down.
You might recognize:
- Thoughts that go around in circles.
- Inner restlessness or tension.
- Feeling overwhelmed in everyday life.
In therapy, we work on:
- Creating more calm and clarity.
- Understanding the connection between ADHD and anxiety.
- Finding ways to regulate both thoughts and emotions.
You are welcome to contact me if you would like to hear whether a course of therapy might be relevant for you.
