Individual Therapy in Greater Oslo, Norway - in English

I'm not just offering therapy in English, I am English. Scottish, to be specific. I grew up in Scotland, and I've lived in Oslo for over 10 years, so I understand what it's like to navigate life between cultures. I know the particular challenges that come with living in Norway as an outsider. I don't just speak your language, I understand your cultural world. The frustration of trying to explain complex feelings through a second language, the isolation of weekends when all your Norwegian colleagues disappear into their hytter, the pressure to integrate while missing home. My practice focuses entirely on the expat experience. I also offer sessions via Zoom, which means you don't have to commute into central Oslo. If you're in Fornebu, Baerum, Sandvika, or anywhere in Greater Oslo, we can work together from wherever you are. That flexibility matters when you're juggling work, family, and everything else that comes with life abroad.

There's no fixed timeline. Some people come for a few months to work through a specific issue, like a difficult transition or a period of burnout. Others stay longer because they're interested in deeper, ongoing personal work. I work at your pace. We'll check in regularly about how things are going and what feels useful. If you're finding it helpful, we continue. If you feel ready to finish, we finish. I never push people to stay longer than makes sense for them. Most people start with weekly sessions, then move to fortnightly once things stabilise. Some prefer weekly sessions for the long term because they value the consistency. It's entirely up to you and what fits your life. The idea that therapy has to last years is outdated. Some of my clients work with me for six months, others for several years. It depends what you're dealing with and what you want to get out of it.

I work only in English. I've lived in Norway for over 10 years and I speak Norwegian well enough for daily life, but therapy requires a level of nuance and precision that I can only offer in my native language. The work I do requires being able to hear not just what you're saying, but how you're saying it, the small shifts in tone, the way a word gets stuck, the places where language fails. That level of attunement is only possible in my first language. More importantly, most of my clients choose to work with me specifically because they want to speak English. Many have spent years trying to build a life in Norwegian, and therapy is the one space where they can stop translating themselves. You don't have to simplify your feelings or search for words. You can speak naturally, with all the complexity and idiom of your own language. That matters more than people realise.

I offer both in-person and online sessions. In-person sessions are held at my practice in central Oslo, at Ruseløkkveien 59, just a couple of minutes from Aker Brygge. It's a quiet, private space designed to feel calm and unrushed. Online sessions are via Zoom, and they're available to anyone in Greater Oslo or anywhere across Scandinavia. The video quality is good, the connection is stable, and after the first session or two, most people forget they're on a screen. Many clients in Greater Oslo, particularly in Fornebu, Baerum, and Sandvika, prefer Zoom because it saves them the commute into the city. If you're juggling work and family, not having to factor in travel time can make the difference between therapy being possible or not. Some people do a mix, coming in person when it suits and switching to Zoom when they're travelling or working remotely. It's flexible, and it's entirely up to you.

I practice integrative psychotherapy, which means I draw on different approaches depending on what's most useful for you. The foundation is relational, we work through the connection between us, and I pay attention to what's happening in the room, not just what you're telling me about your life outside of it. I also use Compassionate Inquiry, a method developed by Dr. Gabor Mate that focuses on understanding the root of your patterns rather than just managing symptoms. We look at where your responses come from, what they were protecting you from, and whether they still serve you now. It's gentle, but it goes deep. I don't offer CBT or short-term solution-focused work. If you're looking for strategies to manage anxiety or a structured programme with worksheets, I'm probably not the right fit. What I do is slower and more exploratory. We're trying to understand you, not fix you. That takes time, but it also tends to create lasting change rather than temporary relief.

Sessions are NOK 1,200 for 50 minutes. I don't work through the public health system, so my services are private and self-funded. That means you won't get a refund from HELFO or your insurance unless your policy specifically covers private psychotherapy, which most don't. I know that's a significant cost, particularly if you're paying in a currency that's weaker than the Norwegian krone. I wish I could make it more accessible, but this is the rate that reflects my level of training and experience, and it allows me to offer the quality of care I want to provide. Payment is by Vipps or bank transfer, and I ask that you pay after each session rather than in advance. If cost is a barrier, I'd encourage you to book a free consultation anyway. We can talk about frequency, whether fortnightly sessions might work better for your budget, or whether there are other options that could make it feasible.

No, you don't need a referral. You can contact me directly and book a free 20-minute consultation. That conversation gives us a chance to talk about what's going on for you, whether I'm the right fit, and what working together might look like. If it feels right for both of us, we'll book your first session. There's no waiting list, no GP letter, no forms to fill in. It's straightforward. Because I work privately, there's also no diagnosis required. You don't have to meet a clinical threshold or prove that your problem is serious enough. If you're struggling, that's enough. I'm not part of the public system, which means more flexibility but also means you're paying out of pocket. That trade-off works for some people and not for others, and that's fine. The consultation is there so you can make an informed decision before committing to anything.

The easiest way to get started is to book a free 20-minute consultation. You can do that by filling in the form on this page, calling me on +47 906 02 994, or emailing Andikerrlittle@gmail.com. The consultation is a short, informal conversation where we talk about what's brought you to therapy, what you're hoping to get out of it, and whether we're a good match. There's no pressure, no commitment, and no charge. If it feels like we could work well together, we'll schedule your first full session. If not, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who might be a better fit. After the consultation, if you decide to go ahead, I'll send you a couple of forms to fill in, basic information about confidentiality and how I work, and then we'll get started. First sessions usually focus on getting a sense of your history and what's happening for you right now. From there, we build at your pace.