Therapy and sex therapy for ADHD - Individuals and Couples
ADHD Therapy in
English
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Mindful ADHD Therapy
– A holistic approach to mental, relational and sexual wellbeing
I’m a trained medical doctor, therapist and sex therapist with a special focus on therapy for ADHD. I wish to help you build healthy and loving relationsships – both to your self and your partner.
The Danish name for my therapy business in BefriSind. Befri means “To free” in Danish and sind means “mind”. Frisind means “free spirit”. I’ve choosen this name for my business because I want to create a space for you where you came come as you are, and be who you are.
The reason why I’ve choose to focus on therapy for ADHD and neurodiversity, is because of my own personal story. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my late 30´ies after many years of struggling with mental health issues that either me or my family could make sense of. Therefore I have a great understanding of what it can mean for a persons well-being to live with an uneasy and troubles mind, and how this affect not only the individual but the relationsships, the family and the everyday life.
It is important for me to take a holistic approach to every person I meet. As humans, we are so much more than our problems, and at the same time our problems are affecting so many aspects of us. Hence I will always take both mental, relational, sexual and occupational aspects in to account, as well as it could also be relevant to dive into spiritual and ideological views. I do not know what is most important to you in your life, but I am willing to take a look at all the parts with you. There is no taboo.
Therapy for people with ADHD and neurodivergence
Emotions, stress, anxiety and depression
As a medical doctor I have worked with mental conditions for many years. I am also myself diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. I am well aware of the challenges that can affect inviduals, couples and families that have to deal with these conditions.
I also know that many neurodivergent people feel that they are not as good as neurotypical persons. This low self worth can lead to emotional problems and depression. Being seen as different in general can be a stress factor in society and a high level of stress can lead to anxiety. All this is also true for people that might feel different from the majority for other reasons, such as a minority sexuality, gender identity or family situation.
In addition, the nervous system of neurodivergent people seem to be more susceptible to stress in the modern society. Thus, the everyday life with work, transport, social relations and digital technologies can pose a big mental load on us. A mental load that most people of today are affected by but that people with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions might be even more stressed by.
Important note: I do not prescribe medications or assess you for any diagnosis. For this kind of help you need to see your general practitioner or a psychiatrist. However, if I suspect that you have a condition that you’d need further help with, I will tell you so and guide you to the right help.
See more on the pages FAQ om terapi and Fokusområder (in Danish)
Existential Therapy for ADHD
My therapeutic approach is based on existential therapy. This is a form of talk therapy that focuses on exploring the big questions of life, such as meaning, freedom, and choice. It helps you to understand how your fundamental values affect your emotions and decisions. Following ones values can be a guide to a more authentic life. A life where you choose your own way of living that is more in sync with who you are and what you love.
The important basics of existentiel therapy is to help people take responsibility for their own lives. It emphasizes personal growth and creating meaning, even in challenging circumstances and situations that we did not choose or cannot change. When working with therapy for ADHD and neurodiversity, my experience is that this approach is loving and promotes accept and empowerment.
Emotion Focused Therapy for ADHD
I also have an emotion-focused approach. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps you understand and manage your emotions. It focuses on identifying and processing difficult feelings, like anger, sadness, or fear.
In ADHD, emotions tend to be felt strongly and might have a tendency to “hijack” our minds. During therapy, we will be exploring and expressing emotions in a safe environment. Working with EFT can help to increase emotional awareness, strengthen emotional connections, and resolve issues underlying conflicts with others. Therefore, I find that EFT also is a gentle and loving way to work with relationsships – both the relationship to yourself and to your partner.
Therapy sessions for ADHD and relationships
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Individual Therapy
In individual therapy, you come to a session alone. The focus is on your experiences and needs. Together, we explore your concerns and help you find ways to live a more balanced, fulfilling life in accordance with your values.
Couples Therapy
In couples therapy, you go to a session toghether. My definition of a couples is any two people. It can be a romantic couple, a married couple, friends, siblings etc.
I am not trained as a family therapist or a group-therapist. Thus, I only see two people in one session.
Online Individual and Couples Therapy
Sessions can be held both in my clinic and online via Teams. For individual sessions, I also offer telephone calls and walk-and-talks in the Roskilde area. For couples therapy, I prefer meeting you in person at least for our first session. This is beacause there is a lot of information about your relationsship and patterns that show when we are in the same space.
Therapy clinic in Roskilde
My clinic is a cosy renovated wooden wagon situated on my private premises in the village Ågerup 10 kms outside of Roskilde town. The fields are just behind the clinic, where you have the possibility to go for long walks.
Talks and workshops about ADHD and neurodiversity
I also offer public talks and workshops about a variety of topics. Just like my special interests are in the field of ADHD, neurodiversity, relationsships and work-life, my talk are primarily focused on these topics. However, I also speak about womens mental and sexual health. For example in relations to hormonal changes such as in PMS, menopause, pregnancy and hormonal issues related to ADHD.
If you would like me to give a talk or organize a workshop for ypur company or for private circumstances, you can contact me directly (see below) or visit Forfatterforedrag.
See also the page Samarbejdspartnere where I’ve presented some of the people and organisations I cooperate with,
Prices
Individual session (75 min): 900 kr.
Couple session (90 min): 1200 kr.
“Chemistry-check” (10 min) phonecall: free of charge
Prices include 25 % tax.
Payment via Mobile Pay or bank transfer immediately after session
Contact information
Email: katharina@befrisind.dk
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Phone: 93 98 30 82
Instagram: mindful_adhd_therapy
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Important Information
I am an authorized medical doctor that have choosen to work privately. My sessions are not economically covered by national health insurance or any other insurance company.
I am a member of the Danish Medical Association and follow all regulations by the authorities.
I do not prescribe medications in my private practice and I do not diagnose and treat medical conditions. If I suspect that you need medical examination or treatment, I will refer you to your doctor.
I do not register or keep personal and private information about clients, such as social security numbers, addresses etc. Sometimes I will take notes on regular paper, and if I need to keep these notes for my own recall between sessions, I will always store them in a locked cupboard in my home until destruction.
As an health professional I have a full duty of confidentiality.
For more help, please visit Vigtig Information to see relevant links at the bottom of the page.
The Danish Medical Association – link
The Danish register for authorized health professionals – link
Katharina Oravsky Sandström CVR number: 45051072