Metacognitive therapy online
Individual sessions and group programmes via a secure video connection - available nationwide.
Metacognitive therapy online is metacognitive therapy (MCT) delivered via a secure video connection instead of in-person attendance. Charlottenlund Private Hospital offers both individual MCT sessions online and metacognitive group programmes consisting of 6 sessions, both provided by authorised psychologist Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, who is MCT-I certified by the MCT Institute. The content and structure are the same as for in-person treatment in Charlottenlund; participants simply need a stable internet connection and a place where they can speak without being disturbed.
What is metacognitive therapy online?
Metacognitive therapy online is the same treatment as in-person therapy, simply delivered via video. The method, developed by Professor Adrian Wells, focuses on the way a person relates to their thoughts rather than on the content of the thoughts themselves. Because MCT is structured and exercise-based and does not require detailed discussion of personal circumstances, it is well suited to a video format. The background and evidence behind the method are described on the page about metacognitive therapy.
Individual sessions or online group programmes – what is the difference?
Two online formats are offered. Individual online sessions are arranged one-to-one and follow the same course as in Charlottenlund: an initial consultation, an agreed number of sessions and a concluding plan. The metacognitive online group programme consists of 6 weekly sessions lasting 2 hours each, with a maximum of 8 participants on fixed dates. Which format is most suitable can be clarified during an initial consultation or by contacting us.
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One-to-one with the psychologist via video. The appointment is arranged directly through online booking.
- Format
- Individual, following the same course as in-person treatment
- Price
- Same as in-person treatment - see the price list
- Start
- By arrangement
6 weekly sessions lasting 2 hours each, with a maximum of 8 participants, on fixed dates.
- Format
- Group, Tuesdays from 19:00-21:00
- Pris
- DKK 4,500 for the full programme
- Start
- See the next available group
How does an online session work?
The session takes place via a secure video platform, and the participant receives a link by email. No installation is required beyond a web browser. Individual sessions last 45 minutes; group sessions last 2 hours and include professional input, exercises and reflection at a metacognitive level. Homework between sessions is part of the programme, regardless of the format.
Who is the online format suitable for?
The online format is suitable for people who live far from Charlottenlund, find it difficult to attend in person due to work or family commitments, or prefer to speak from home. It requires a room where you can speak without being disturbed and a stable internet connection. In the event of an acute crisis, severe depression or a need for assessment, we recommend contacting us first so that the most appropriate course of treatment can be selected.
What do you need to provide yourself?
Three things: a stable internet connection, a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone, and a private room where you will not be disturbed. A headset is recommended. The sessions are conducted in Danish, and it is possible to participate from abroad.
Who provides the treatment?
Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, authorised psychologist and cand.psych., with specialist accreditation from the Danish Psychological Association and MCT-I certification from the MCT Institute in Manchester.
Referral and payment
No referral is required for self-paying patients. Individual online sessions cost the same as in-person sessions – see the price list; the online group programme costs DKK 4,500 for 6 sessions. Some private health insurance plans cover online treatment subject to prior approval – check the terms of your policy or contact us. Psychological treatment is not covered by the public health insurance subsidy for psychological treatment.
Is online metacognitive therapy the same as in-person therapy?
The content, structure and psychologist are the same; only the format of the sessions is different.
Can you participate from abroad?
Yes. The sessions only require a stable internet connection. They are conducted in Danish.
When does the next online group programme start?
Dates and registration are available on the page about the metacognitive group programme.
How much does it cost?
ndividual sessions: see the price list. Group programme: DKK 4,500 for 6 sessions.
Does private health insurance cover online treatment?
Some insurance companies provide coverage subject to prior approval – contact us, and we can help clarify whether your policy covers the treatment.