I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and work within the psychoanalytic tradition. Sessions take place at a frequency of twice weekly or more.
Confidentiality
Everything shared during sessions—including the patient’s identity and any material they bring into the therapeutic space—is strictly confidential. The only exceptions are situations in which withholding information would be against the law, such as when there is a risk to someone’s life or health.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision consists of regular consultations with certified psychotherapy supervisors. It enables the therapist to review the therapeutic process in terms of quality, effectiveness, and adherence to professional ethics.
This gives the patient assurance that the help they receive meets the highest standards. Personal data is never disclosed during supervision—only the therapeutic process and the therapist’s way of working are discussed.
Supervision may take place individually (between the therapist and supervisor) or in a group format (with the entire clinical team). In the latter case, the therapist presenting their material receives feedback both from the supervisor and from other psychotherapists. All participants are bound by professional confidentiality.
Therapeutic Rhythm and Session Cancellations
Analytic psychotherapy is an intensive form of treatment that involves exploring the unconscious dimensions of one’s inner life. This process can be challenging, often requiring confrontation with internal conflicts, contradictions, and powerful emotions.
In this approach, the relationship between patient and therapist is central. It is within this relationship that different ways of experiencing others may emerge. Although change can be difficult—and sometimes painful—the therapeutic relationship provides a safe space in which to navigate this process.
A steady rhythm of work is essential. Sessions are held twice a week, and all scheduled appointments are payable regardless of whether they are cancelled or the amount of notice given.
The therapeutic year, aside from public holidays and days off, also includes a summer break lasting 4–6 weeks (usually part of July and August); the exact dates are announced in the spring. Because psychotherapy is a long-term process, occasional fee increases may occur. Any changes to fees are communicated at least two months in advance.
All of these principles will be discussed in detail during the consultations preceding the start of therapy.