Therapy for children & adolescents

Starting therapy for your child can feel like a big step, and it helps to know what to expect. My goal from the very first contact is to make the process feel clear, collaborative, and tailored to your child — not a one-size-fits-all program.

The first session
The first appointment is 90 minutes and is used to gather background information, understand your concerns, and start developing a plan together. Depending on your child's age, this session may be with parents or caregivers alone, or may include the child — we'll figure out what makes most sense beforehand. There's no pressure to have everything figured out before we meet; that's what the first session is for.

Ongoing sessions
Following the initial appointment, sessions are 45 minutes. I tailor my approach to each child's age, developmental stage, and individual needs, drawing on evidence-based methods including CBT, neuropsychological frameworks, and play-based strategies where appropriate.

The role of parents & caregivers
I work closely with parents and caregivers throughout the process — not just at the start. Regular parent check-ins are a built-in part of how I work, and I provide practical guidance so that the support extends beyond the session itself, into home and school life. Change happens in the context of relationships, and parents are a central part of that.

At the same time, I take the therapeutic relationship with your child seriously. Early in our work together, we discuss together — child, parent, and me — what feels comfortable to share and what stays private. Building trust with your child is foundational, and finding the right balance between openness with parents and safety for the child is something we navigate carefully and collaboratively from the start.

What I work with
I see children and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, social anxiety, depression and mood difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, school refusal, social skills development, school stress, and adjustment to transitions such as moving, changing schools, or family changes.

Cost

  • 1650 NOK per 45 minutes

  • Initial appointment: 90 minutes

  • Follow-up sessions: 45 minutes.