Psychologist in Charlottenlund – children, adolescents and adults 


Licensed psychologist – metacognitive and cognitive therapy. Book online.

Charlottenlund Privathospital has a psychology department where licensed psychologist Sarah Østergaard Kokholm assesses and treats children, adolescents and adults. The department uses metacognitive therapy (MCT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for conditions including anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, racing thoughts and sleep problems. We also offer psychological and neuropsychological assessments as well as psychological support for businesses. Treatment is available individually, in groups or online.


What problems can a psychologist help with?



A psychologist can help when thoughts, emotions or reactions begin to take up so much space that they affect everyday life, work or relationships. You do not need to have a diagnosis to seek help. According to the Danish Health Authority, anxiety disorders alone affect approximately 12% of Danish adults over the course of a year.

Treatment programmes and methods

Individual, group or online treatment:

We primarily use metacognitive therapy (MCT), a structured method that focuses on how you relate to your thoughts.

Read more about metacognitive therapy

Which methods do we use – and what does the evidence say?


We primarily work with metacognitive therapy (MCT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both are structured, time-limited, research-based methods. The choice between them depends on the nature of the problem and what is most suitable for you.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most well-documented psychological treatment for anxiety. In the Danish Health Authority's national clinical guideline for the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults (2021), cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as a first-line treatment rather than medication alone for social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. At the same time, the guideline states that it remains uncertain whether metacognitive therapy has the same effect as cognitive behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder and therefore does not recommend MCT as a routine first-line treatment for this group.


Our primary method

Metacognitive therapy (MCT)

Focuses on how you relate to your thoughts. You learn to spend less time worrying and ruminating and to manage your attention.

Suitable for:
Racing thoughts, worry, anxiety, depression, stress
Format
Individual, group or online
Read more about metacognitive therapy
Recommended first-line treatment for anxiety

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Focuses on the content of your thoughts and the behaviours that maintain the problem. You learn to examine and challenge negative thoughts.

Suitable for:
Anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD
Format
Individual or online
Read more about individual therapy

What is the difference between metacognitive therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy?


Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on the content of thoughts. You learn to examine and challenge negative thoughts and change behaviours that maintain the problem. Metacognitive therapy focuses on how you relate to your thoughts. You learn to spend less time worrying and ruminating and to manage your attention without necessarily analysing the content of your thoughts.

In practice, the methods can be combined. On our page about metacognitive therapy, you can read more about how MCT works and about our individual therapy, group programmes and online programmes.



What does a course of treatment with the psychologist involve?


  1. Initial consultation

    We discuss your situation, your symptoms and what you would like to achieve through treatment.

  2. Plan and goals

    Together, we agree on an expected number of sessions and a clear goal for the treatment.

  3. Sessions

    Sessions can take place individually in Charlottenlund, online or as part of a metacognitive group programme. The number of sessions is assessed on an ongoing basis.

  4. Review

    We conclude with a review and a plan for how you can maintain what you have learned.

Treatment begins with an initial consultation, during which the psychologist assesses your situation, symptoms and what you would like to achieve through treatment. A plan is then agreed upon, including an expected number of sessions and a clear goal.

Sessions can take place individually in Charlottenlund, online via a secure connection or as part of a metacognitive group programme. The number of sessions required depends on the individual situation and is assessed on an ongoing basis. Treatment is always tailored to the individual. The course concludes with a review and a plan for maintaining what you have learned in everyday life.


Do you need a referral?


If you are paying for treatment yourself, no referral is required and you can book an appointment directly. Prices for the initial consultation and subsequent sessions are available in our price list.

Psychological treatment at Charlottenlund Privathospital is not covered by public health insurance subsidies for psychological treatment under the referral scheme or by the extended free choice of hospital scheme. Some clients receive treatment through private health insurance. Insurance providers generally require a referral from your GP or prior approval. Check the terms of your insurance policy or contact us and we will help you clarify the requirements.


Who will you meet?

Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, authorised psychologist, MCT-I certified at Charlottenlund Privathospital

Sarah Østergaard Kokholm, licensed psychologist, MCT-I certified at Charlottenlund Privathospital


Sarah Østergaard Kokholm is a licensed psychologist, cand.psych., and the psychologist responsible for the psychology department at Charlottenlund Privathospital. She holds specialist accreditation from the Danish Psychological Association and is MCT-I certified by the MCT Institute in Manchester following a two-year specialisation in metacognitive therapy under the method's founder, Professor Adrian Wells.


Sarah works with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD and sleep problems in children, adolescents and adults and carries out psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Her approach is structured and goal-oriented, and treatment is based on the individual patient's wishes and needs.

Psychological support for businesses


We offer psychological support for businesses, including the prevention and treatment of employee stress, support for managers as well as workplace wellbeing programmes and workshops. Programmes are tailored to the needs of the individual company. See psychological support for businesses, or contact us for a no-obligation meeting.


Psychological and neuropsychological assessments


We carry out psychological and neuropsychological assessments of children, adolescents and adults when a professional evaluation of cognitive or psychological difficulties is required. The assessment is tailored to the individual and may form the basis for further treatment or clarification. See psychological and neuropsychological assessments.


Treatment at Charlottenlund Privathospital


Charlottenlund Privathospital has medical specialists and licensed psychologists working in areas including ear, nose and throat medicine, cardiology, dermatology, rheumatology, paediatrics and psychology.

Appointments can be booked online 24 hours a day or by calling 44 98 19 21 Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 14:00. Outside telephone hours, our digital telephone assistant Anna can book, cancel and reschedule appointments and answer general questions. Email: info@chph.dk.

In the hospital's ongoing patient satisfaction survey, conducted by Rambøll with approximately 2,000 responses per question, 97% of respondents say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their treatment. Results from the patient satisfaction survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a referral to see a psychologist at Charlottenlund Privathospital?

    No, not if you are paying privately – you can book an appointment directly. If you are using health insurance, the insurer usually requires prior approval before treatment begins.

  • How much does a session with a psychologist cost?

    Prices for the initial consultation and follow-up sessions are listed on our price list.

  • Does health insurance cover psychologist appointments?

    Most health insurance policies cover psychological treatment with prior approval. Check the terms of your policy, or contact us and we’ll help clarify this with your insurer.

  • What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

    A psychologist has a university degree in psychology (cand.psych.) and provides treatment through talking therapy. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialising in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. Charlottenlund Privathospital has psychologists, not psychiatrists.

  • What does it mean that a psychologist is authorised?

    Authorisation is granted by the Danish Psychological Practice Committee after at least two years of supervised practice following the master’s degree. The title “authorised psychologist” is protected.

  • Which methods do our psychologists use?

    Metacognitive therapy (MCT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The choice depends on the issue and is agreed during the initial consultation.

  • Can you see a psychologist online?

    Yes. Individual sessions and metacognitive group programmes are offered online via a secure connection.

  • Do you treat children and adolescents?

    Yes. We assess and treat children and young people experiencing anxiety, distress and emotional challenges, and offer the Cool Kids anxiety programme for children and parents.

  • How many sessions should I expect?

    It depends on the issue and is assessed on an ongoing basis. During the initial consultation, we agree on the expected number of sessions and a goal for the course of treatment.

  • Where does treatment take place?

    In Charlottenlund, north of Copenhagen. 

What our patients say about Charlottenlund Privathospital:

97%

satisfied with their treatment to a high or very high degree

96%

would recommend us to a high or very high degree

4.8/5

finds the staff friendly and welcoming

Ongoing patient satisfaction survey conducted by Rambøll – approx. 2,300 responses per question