Metacognitive group therapy in Charlottenlund

Metacognitive group therapy (also known as a metacognitive group programme or MCT group) is a structured programme consisting of 6 weekly sessions of 2 hours each, with a maximum of 8 participants. Participants learn metacognitive techniques to manage racing thoughts, worry, stress, anxiety and low mood. The programme at Charlottenlund Privathospital is led by licensed psychologist Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, who is MCT-I certified by the MCT Institute, and is available both in person in Charlottenlund and online. The programme costs DKK 4,500.

What is metacognitive group therapy?

Metacognitive group therapy is metacognitive therapy (MCT) delivered in a small group, using the same techniques as individual therapy. The method, developed by Professor Adrian Wells, focuses on how we relate to our thoughts rather than the content of the thoughts themselves.

Participants learn to recognise the strategies that maintain worry and rumination and to spend less time and attention on them. The background and evidence supporting the method are described on our metacognitive therapy  page.

How does the group programme work?



The group programme consists of 6 weekly sessions of 2 hours each. Every session includes a presentation by the psychologist, practical exercises and reflection at a metacognitive level. This means focusing on how participants relate to their thoughts rather than discussing the content of those thoughts.

Between sessions, participants practise the techniques through homework assignments. Because the work takes place at a metacognitive level, no one is required to share personal circumstances or private details with the group. Each participant decides what they feel comfortable sharing.

Who can participate?



The group programme is designed for adults who experience racing thoughts, persistent worry or rumination, symptoms of stress or anxiety, or low mood associated with excessive thinking.

Many participants recognise themselves in one or more of the following statements:

• Racing thoughts make me feel stressed during the day or keep me awake at night.
• My worries and rumination feel out of control.
• I have tried to "think my way out of" my problems.
• I have previously attended individual therapy but need something more practical.
• I experience symptoms of stress, anxiety or low mood that interfere with my everyday life.

For severe depression, an acute crisis or situations requiring clinical assessment, we recommend an individual consultation first. Contact us so we can assess together whether the group programme is the right option for you.

In person or online – what is the difference?

The group programme is led by Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, a licensed psychologist (cand.psych.) with specialist accreditation from the Danish Psychological Association and MCT-I certification from the MCT Institute in Manchester, following a two-year specialisation under Adrian Wells.

Referral and payment

No referral is required to participate in the group programme.

The price is DKK 4,500 for the entire programme, and payment is made after confirmation by email.

Some private health insurance policies cover group therapy programmes subject to prior approval. Please check your policy terms or contact us for further information.

The programme is not covered by public health insurance subsidies for psychological treatment.

We will confirm your place by email within 3 business days and send payment details at the same time.



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