Couples therapy

As a couples therapist, I am concerned with understanding the couple's history, their ups and downs along the way, shed light on any conflict patterns that may characterize the dynamic, and through increased insight together with the couple help them become more confident in sharing their feelings and needs with each other. I believe couples therapy is for everyone and is a good investment for all couples - and there are no challenges that are too small. As long as it has meaning for the individual couple, it is important.

As a couples therapist, I am concerned with the full history of the relationship and the values ​​and practices that formed the basis when you two decided to be a couple. What did you build your relationship on? What drew you to each other and made the two of you such a good fit?

I emphasize the history of the relationship in order to understand what might be the meaning behind the conflict or the difficulties that have now arisen. By exploring this landscape together, I want to create attention to what the relationship may need to move forward, as well as help you with this further work.

It's natural to feel nervous when you're speaking with a stranger about personal matters. I am mindful of this and tailor our sessions so that both of you can express yourselves freely, and so that I can understand you as a couple.

I aim to gain a detailed understanding of your challenges so that together we can create a plan. I am curious, open, and engaged in the therapy room, ensuring a safe space for you to speak with me.

I offer sessions in Norwegian and English, as well as to those who speak Swedish or Danish.

I have a degree in psychology from Oxford and Warsaw, and have several years' experience from the specialist health service. I have a lot of experience and expertise in the assessment and treatment of children, young people and adults with most types of mental disorders. I specialize in neuropsychology, and have courses in cognitive therapy for people with high-functioning autism and Asperger's, with a focus on measures towards work and school.

I can offer conversations to individuals and couples in Norwegian and English, and to Swedish and Danish-speaking clients.

As a therapist, I aim to meet you with curiosity, warmth, and acceptance from the very beginning. It's important to me that you feel safe as you explore what is difficult, vulnerable, and shameful.

In conversations with couples, I take an inquisitive, exploratory, and gently challenging approach. I am committed to recognizing what makes your partnership unique - your experiences, vulnerabilities, and resources.

Your goals set the framework for therapy. Together, we will find the way forward.

I have worked as a psychologist for over ten years, and have always been particularly engaged in what happens between people. I am now taking an in-depth study in emotion-focused couple therapy, which research shows has a good effect on couples who want to find their way back to each other.

I am an active, clear and genuinely committed therapist, who is concerned with building a strong alliance with both of you, so that both parties feel safe and experience the benefit of coming to the classes. We will find out together what is needed to solve the problems, prevent challenges, or strengthen the good you already have.

Pia has a closed waiting list, but occasionally takes in new couples. Contact our support if you want couples therapy with Pia.

Mikaela has a degree in psychology and is currently specializing in child and youth psychology.

Through several years of experience in the Specialist Health Service and the private sector, Mikaela has worked with a wide range of difficulties, problems, and therapeutic directions.

She is an expert on working with children and young people, families, and couples. Mikaela mainly works with individual therapy and parent guidance but also offers couple therapy. She has further education in developmental disorders, parental guidance, eating disorders, and can tailor the sessions to your needs. In addition, Mikaela works as an expert member of the County Board (Fylkesnemnda).

She can offer conversations to children, young people, and adults. Mikaela accepts individuals, couples, families, and parents who want guidance. She can offer conversations in Norwegian and English and to Swedish and Danish-speaking clients.