My work promotes the maintenance of healthy minds and the prevention of mental stress. Everyone has moments in life when they feel overwhelmed, helpless, stuck or out of control. Change or loss are often uncomfortable to sit with. Sometimes there is no one to talk to, or turn to, for support. I am a psychologist, in private practice. I aim at helping people adjust to the challenges and demands of life on the one hand, and on the other to achieve and maintain a sense of well-being. The issues I work with may span from mental pain and dissonance to brainstorming about life decisions regarding personal, career or relational transitions. All can bring high levels of stress and pressure which are detrimental to our overall health. I also work with people who are interested in personal growth through self-awareness, self-efficacy and self-reflection. Talking is a healing pastime. Looking at things from a different perspective can radically change the way we feel about things - from feelings of having no control to a sense of empowerment over events. I am a good communicator and listener, creative solution finder, especially when working with people who feel stuck in a difficult place. Some of these difficulties are stress or mood related. Treatment is based on changing the way we think: from being helpless to being able. I do what I do out of curiosity, a desire to help, see people recover and take back their lives, move on, recognize their strengths and opportunities, be functional, balanced and happy. At the moment I'm loving working with women on sexual and intimacy issues in particular. My specialties include the following:
For the individual
- rethink your life direction, options or choices
- manage your stress, anxiety and work-life balance better
- may be you want to upgrade your mental apps or software so you are able to think with refreshed vigour and greater efficiency
- work to optimize mental hygiene with preventive measures against overwhelm, burnout and loss of motivation
For the couple
- examine your couple life with the intention of improving its functionality and intimacy
- re-evaluate your partnership while working on personal growth
- intimacy and sexual problems
- communication
- parental support
For adolescents
- psychotherapy
- adjustment support
- sexuality and intimacy
For children
- Psychotherapy
- adjustment support
My education and work experience includes:
Graduated from NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Trondheim Norway. Master degree in Clinical Psychology, in 2000
Master degree in Social and Cross Cultural Psychology, in 1995
Graduated from University of Besancon,, France
Bachelor degree in Applied Linguistics, in 1975
Work experience in Norway
Worked in Norway from 2000 - 2007 at different posts within the public Mental Health sector: Mainly at Broset Hospital, Trondheim, and Trondheim Kommune (Municipality), and in the private sector where I had a private practice at OMNIA Private Clinic. Work experience in Uganda
I have been in private practice in Uganda for 10 years, during which time I worked at ISU (International School of Uganda) as school counsellor, I also opened CATCHA (Centre for Assessment and Therapy for CHildren and Adults).
