ENGLISH SPEAKING PSYCHOLOGIST IN OSLO
THERAPY IN ENGLISH
THERAPY WITH KRISZTINA LURÅS
I am a psychologist with respect, tolerance and deep understanding of our «small differences and great similarities» as humans. Many of my clients are expats living and working in Oslo, Norway.
I work with tools and techniques from several therapeutic directions to tailor the best treatment. Different talking therapies suit different kind of people. My goal is to find the best therapeutic direction to every client so that we achieve efficiency, optimal results, change and change processes that last over time.
WHY CHOOSE THERAPY WITH ME?
Are you are looking for an English speaking psychologist in Oslo? Do you want to make a change in your life now? Here are 3 good reasons why you should choose me as your 🇬🇧 English speaking psychologist in Oslo.
- Member of the British Psychological Society
- HCPC registered
- A life-long passion for mental health
FAQ ABOUT THERAPY IN 🇳🇴NORWAY
There are many questions about the process of seeing a psychologist and having therapy in Norway. It is normal to wonder how the process works and what to expect. Here in our FAQ section, we answer the most frequently asked questions and hope it answers yours. If you do not find an answer to your question, please leave a comment or use our chat and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Just book online. No referral needed. Or you can contact us by email or telephone. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible and answer any questions you may have regarding the therapy process.
We offer 50 and 90 -minute counseling sessions with the frequency to be determined by you. It’s normal to have weekly appointments in the beginning.
Talking therapies such as counseling can be used to help with many different mental health conditions, including:
✔️Anxiety (panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety problems, social anxiety, claustrophobia)
✔️Stress in the workplace
✔️Work-life imbalances
✔️Relationship issues (break-up, divorce, affairs, choosing inappropriate partners, loneliness, life adjustments, marital problems, ✔️Arguments, jealousy, wedding & premarital issues)
✔️Sexual problems (impotence, internet/pornography/sex addiction, loss of desire), infertility, trauma (including post-traumatic stress disorder from accidents, rape and other attacks/incidents)
✔️Obsessive-compulsive disorder
✔️Eating problems (including bulimia, binge-eating, negative body image)
✔️Depression (including suicidal thoughts, low mood, social withdrawal)
✔️Phobias & fears, addiction
✔️Low-self esteem & confidence
✔️Addiction & substance misuse
✔️Abuse (including verbal and sexual abuse)
✔️Bereavement/grief/loss
Counseling sessions are confidential with the exception that if you pose a danger to yourself or others, then the relevant parties will be notified.
If you are employed by a Norwegian company, most likely your employer has insurance that will cover your counseling expenses with a Norwegian psychologist. Normally up to 5 -10 in-office sessions or online sessions. Get in touch and we will help you find out
We are happy to say our office is located in Oslo and Online.
Yes! We do have online therapy, chat and text therapy – a subscription service where you can text your psychologist as often and much you desire.
In 🇳🇴Norway, a psychologist is a protected title. All psychologist have at least six years of university education and training in psychology, based on the scientific/practitioner model.
A therapist is not a protected title. Anyone can call themselves some sort of therapist, but only a psychologist can use the title psychologist.
A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional who has special training and can diagnose mental illnesses and identify chronic behavioural problems.
No, you do not need a referral from a doctor. You can get an appointment with the psychologist without being referred by your GP.
Psychologist Lurås does not write sick leaves.
Yes, children can go to a psychologist. The conversation is adapted to age, maturity and challenge.
Full overview of frequently asked questions can be found here → Faq’s
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ME 💬 …
Krisztina is a competent, human and tough psychologist. She has a great international experience and is very sensitive to cultural differences. I found her challenging at times, but in the long run I truly benefited from her insights, which helped to see old problems in new ways and to discover resources I used to ignore
🇬🇧 C L I E N T
Psychologist Krisztina Lurås has a unique ability to see and truly understand people. This leads one to be completely comfortable and feeling free to be yourself, which in turn allows for tremendous progress. One can feel that she expresses empathy in the situation and want your best on a human level
🇺🇸 C L I E N T
Krisztina Lurås has broad psychotherapeutic experience, and has particular expertise in the complex understanding and treatment of trauma and traumatic experiences of everyday life. She has extensive experience with this type of work from South Africa. She has special ability to genuinely and compassionately put herself in the ‘shoes of other peoples suffering and pain’. I can warmly recommend her!
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