I am currently based in Copenhagen, where I manage two clinics: my private practice and https://adhdklinik.com At the clinic we are a team of psychologists and psychiatrists specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescents and adults across a broad spectrum of issues.
My professional journey includes significant roles at Norway's leading rehabilitation clinic for addiction. A psychiatric ward specializing in the comorbidity of substance abuse and mental health disorders. Denmark's largest private hospital, and a specialized clinic for expatriates in Copenhagen.
I am officially trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. My therapeutic approach encompasses various methods through as I’ve been supervised in Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy, with an earlier interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), whereas the last years of my career have been rooted in traditional psychodynamic approaches. I have extensive experience treating a range of mental health conditions, including stress and burnout, sleep disorders. ADHD/ADD, Autism. Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD. personality disorders, and addiction disorders.
I am proficient in assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, and autism spectrum disorder, holding a certification in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). I also conduct intelligence assessments for adolescents and adults using WAIS and WISC. In addition, I also provide psychoeducation on ADHD/ADD, autism, and sleep disorders, through courses from Mindfulness, Autogenic training / Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and Motivational Interviewing.
My approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, focusing on the unique needs of each individual while strictly adhering to confidentiality within the therapeutic alliance. My diverse skill set allows me to tailor treatments collaboratively with my client’s individual needs. Many clients do not fit any specific diagnostic criteria but seek psychotherapy in general and for them I offer both short-term and long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am an authorized psychologist under the Danish Supervisory Board of Psychological Practice, which is a protected title, and a member of the Dansk Psykologforening (Danish Psychological Association).
William Blake
Newton
1795-c. 1805
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