When something in life has become difficult - Therapy with a psychologist
Sometimes we go through periods when it becomes difficult to move forward on our own. It may be about relationships that are not working as we would like, worry or anxiety, grief, stress, or recurring patterns that we do not fully understand.
In therapy, you have the opportunity to explore, together with an experienced psychologist, what is happening within you and in your life – and to work with what needs to change.
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or have previous experience of therapy, you are welcome.
About therapy
You may know what you want to change but find it difficult to make that change happen. Or things may feel less clear. You notice that you are not feeling the way you would like to, that the same difficulties keep returning, or that something that used to work no longer does.
Starting therapy does not mean that you need to know exactly what the problem is. Our conversations can be a place where we try to understand together what is happening, what you feel and need, and what may be preventing you from moving forward.
How a psychologist can help
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It may be because of a difficult period in life or problems that have been present for a long time. You may seek help with, among other things:
Relationship difficulties
When relationships are marked by conflict, distance, or recurring patterns that are difficult to change.
Anxiety and worry
When fear, worry, or physical reactions limit your life or take up a great deal of your energy.
Self-esteem and self-criticism
When a critical inner voice, fear of making mistakes, or a sense of not being good enough takes up too much space.
Overthinking and rumination
When your thoughts keep circling around the same questions without bringing you any closer to an answer.
Stress and overload
When, over time, the demands placed on you have become greater than your opportunities for rest and recovery.
Grief and life changes
When a loss or change affects your life and you are trying to find a way to live with what has happened and move forward.
Therapy for change
No one can be understood solely through their symptoms, thoughts, or difficulties. How we feel is connected to our emotions, relationships, experiences, and the circumstances of our lives.
In therapy, we work to understand the patterns that have developed and what happens when you try to change them. Emotions are an important part of this work. They can help us understand what matters to us, what we need, and how we want to relate to ourselves and to others.
The aim is not only to reduce what is difficult. Therapy can also be about developing a deeper connection with yourself, becoming able to make different choices, and creating more space to live the life you want to live.
Therapy in Stockholm and online
My name is Maria Sandgren, and I am a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Psychology. I have worked as a psychologist since 1997 and have met people in many different life situations and with a wide range of difficulties.
In my work, I believe it is important to understand the whole person and the context of their life. Therapy is therefore tailored to you, what you are seeking help with, and what becomes important in our work together.
I see clients at my practice in Östermalm, Stockholm, and also offer online sessions.