Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an umbrella term for therapies based on psychoanalytic theory and a humanistic outlook. The basic idea is that people have an unconscious inner life largely shaped by close and important relationships during childhood, and that relationships and attachment to others continue to guide us through life. Unconscious defenses against disturbing feelings, fears and inner conflicts can lead to psychological symptoms and limitations. The word “dynamic” highlights that a person’s inner life can be more or less in balance.

The aim is to help the client gain greater contact with and understanding of how they function in relation to others and to themselves, thereby reducing psychological symptoms and preventing their return.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy is based on learning theory, which addresses how human behaviours are shaped by interaction with the environment, and cognitive theory, which focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour. A central assumption is that changes in patterns of thinking can bring about emotional and behavioural change, and vice versa.

Different CBT approaches emphasise these perspectives to varying degrees. While classical behavioural therapy involves gradually approaching what triggers discomfort (for example, spiders or social situations) until the discomfort subsides, cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and breaking negative thinking patterns. In practice the two perspectives and techniques are often combined. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are examples of so‑called third‑wave CBT. These draw on Buddhist ideas in techniques aimed, among other things, at cultivating mindfulness and acceptance.

Regardless of the problem being treated, CBT is characterised by a structured format and an exploratory collaboration between therapist and client. The client is informed about the working method and then, using a so‑called behavioural analysis, we map out what triggers the problems and what maintains them. This results in a treatment plan that is tested and evaluated over the course of therapy. Between‑session tasks are an important part of treatment, where new ways of responding are tried out and followed up.

Fees

The clinic is part of Region Skåne’s choice‑of‑care system, which means you can receive subsidised treatment here if you have a referral for psychotherapy from your health centre. The fee is then SEK 200 per session up to the high‑cost protection threshold, which in 2026 is SEK 1,450. After that you receive a free card (frikort) valid until the next 12‑month period.

If you do not wish to go via the health centre or have already used the number of sessions offered by Region Skåne, you can come without a referral. The fee is then SEK 1,000 per session.

High‑cost protection (frikort)

Region Skåne’s high‑cost protection for outpatient visits/contacts over a 12‑month period is SEK 1,450.

Not included in the high‑cost protection:

- missed appointments

- visits/contacts not related to illness or injury

- health examinations and health checks

- vaccinations

- certificates

- inpatient care fees

- invoice and reminder fees

- fees for copies of medical records

The free card entitles you to free outpatient visits/contacts from the date of the last patient fee that was entered into the high‑cost card. The 12‑month period is calculated from the first visit that was entered, regardless of when it occurred.

Example: First visit on 25 April 2025. After a number of visits, the patient reaches SEK 1,450 in total fees on 10 October 2025. They then receive a free card and pay nothing for outpatient visits up to and including 24 April 2026.

More information about the high‑cost protection: https://vardgivare.skane.se/patientadministration/avgifter-och-prislistor/patientavgifter/hogkostnadsskydd-frikort/

Number of sessions

If you come via the choice‑of‑care system you are entitled to 16 sessions plus a follow‑up visit three months after treatment ends. You are not obliged to attend all 16; you attend as many as you feel you need. You and your therapist review progress during therapy.

If, after treatment, you feel you need further therapy, then after a 6‑month qualifying period you are entitled to another 16 sessions (if you have already had two rounds of therapy within the region, the qualifying period is longer).

A session is usually 45 minutes.

If you come privately there is no upper limit on the number of sessions.

How does it work?

You start by contacting me by phone or email. If you have a referral from your health centre I will ask you to send it in. We then book a time for an initial meeting.

The first four visits are assessment sessions. During these you can evaluate whether this is the right form of therapy and the right therapist for you. It is important that it feels right. If you choose to continue after the fourth session, your referral is locked to this clinic. You then cannot switch to another clinic during the current treatment period.

Sessions usually take place at Jörgen Ankersgatan 12, but video sessions are also possible if they suit you better. Video sessions take place via a secure connection. Three of the first five sessions must take place on site.

More questions?

If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact me. I am easiest to reach by email or text. Since I am often in session, I may have difficulty answering phone calls.

Talk soon!