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TREnglish-speaking psychiatrist in Oslo
Sessions are offered in Norwegian, English, and Turkish.
Overview
If English is the language in which you express yourself best, consultations and practical follow-up can take place in English within the same clinical framework as the other services.
Services Provided
- You prefer English in clinical sessions.
- You need to explain symptoms, life situation, and treatment in English.
How it works
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Same framework
Assessment, treatment, and follow-up follow the same professional standard.
Our approach
Language should make the conversation safer and more precise, not change the clinical responsibility.
Frequently asked
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral from a general practitioner or other healthcare professional - you can contact us directly. After the first session, the therapist may request relevant documentation, such as previous discharge summaries or reports, if you have these available.
How do I book a consultation?
Please proceed to our dedicated booking and contact page to schedule an appointment.Book an Appointment
What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation?
It is completely natural to feel somewhat anxious or apprehensive before your first meeting with a psychiatrist. My primary objective is to ensure you feel supported, heard, and secure from the very first moment.
The first session is an initial intake and evaluation consultation. Below is an overview of what we will cover together:
Introduction and Situational Assessment: We begin with an informal clinical dialogue where you can describe, in your own words, what has prompted you to seek help at this time. We will explore your current everyday symptoms, how long these challenges have persisted, whether specific events triggered them, and how they disrupt your daily life, including employment, education, sleep, and relationships.
Clinical History (Anamnese): To understand you as a whole person rather than just a set of symptoms, we dedicate time to exploring your background history. As a specialist in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, I consider your entire lifespan. We will briefly touch upon your historical physical and mental health, any family history of psychiatric conditions, and your early childhood development.
Clarification of Expectations and Boundaries: We review the logistical and practical aspects of your care. During this time, we clarify the functional boundaries of my private practice, such as the fact that I do not treat active substance dependencies or issue official sick-leave certificates (sykmeldinger). You will also have ample opportunity to ask any questions regarding the therapeutic process moving forward.
Establishing the Path Forward: Toward the conclusion of the session, we summarize our initial findings. Frequently, completing a comprehensive assessment of your unique situation and clinical history requires one to three sessions. We will then formulate a preliminary plan, deciding whether to proceed with an extensive diagnostic evaluation (such as for ADHD or a mood disorder), initiate targeted psychotherapy directly, or consider supportive pharmacological management. You will be actively involved in every decision, as the most effective treatment plan is one we mutually agree upon and within which you feel entirely secure.
The Process of Mapping and Diagnostic Evaluation
An accurate and comprehensive understanding of your specific difficulties forms the foundational basis for determining the most effective interventions and support structures. To establish a secure, modern, and evidence-based treatment plan, we always initiate care with a thorough evaluation.
I strictly follow current national guidelines from the Norwegian Directorate of Health alongside international professional guidelines. All diagnostic assessments are made in accordance with official diagnostic manuals, utilizing the ICD-10 framework standard established in Norway.
The evaluation process is always adapted to your unique circumstances and primarily consists of:
- Clinical Consultations: Detailed, in-depth discussions regarding your current situation, history, and daily challenges.
- Structured Interviews: Where clinically indicated, we utilize standardized professional diagnostic tools to achieve a clearer understanding of your symptoms.
- Supplementary Self-Reports: Questionnaires designed to provide further insight into the nature and nuances of your difficulties.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
When necessary or beneficial, we collaborate with external professionals within both primary and specialist health services to secure comprehensive, integrated care for you. Any such collaboration is strictly conducted in direct consultation with you.
Our network of potential professional collaboration partners includes:
- General Practitioners and Hospital Physicians: To clarify or rule out underlying physical (somatic) conditions that may impact your psychological well-being.
- Neuropsychologists: For cases requiring specialized neuropsychological testing and advanced cognitive evaluations.
- DPS (District Psychiatric Centre): Adult outpatient psychiatric services for further specialized referrals or targeted treatments.
- BUP (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic): For the specialized continuity of care for children and adolescents.
- Schools and PPT (Educational and Psychological Counselling Service): To coordinate necessary educational support and academic adaptations within the educational system.
- Social Services (NAV): To facilitate and coordinate measures relating to employment, financial support, or rehabilitation in daily activities.