Therapists in Uppsala
I support clients with challenges such as: Expat adjustment & cultural transitions; Sexual orientation, identity & diverse relationship structures (e.g. ethical non-monogamy, polyamory); Life transitions, relationship challenges & loss; Assertiveness, boundaries & communication skills; Work-life balance, job dissatisfaction & leadership roles; Stress, burnout & sleep issues; Anxiety, depression, panic & psychosomatic symptoms; Coping with chronic illness & lifestyle adaptation; Health behaviour change (weight, diet, exercise, tobacco); Body image, self-confidence, self-acceptance & emotional resilience.
I support clients with challenges such as: Expat adjustment & cultural transitions; Sexual orientation, identity & diverse relationship structures (e.g. ethical non-monogamy, polyamory); Life transitions, relationship challenges & loss; Assertiveness, boundaries & communication skills; Work-life balance, job dissatisfaction & leadership roles; Stress, burnout & sleep issues; Anxiety, depression, panic & psychosomatic symptoms; Coping with chronic illness & lifestyle adaptation; Health behaviour change (weight, diet, exercise, tobacco); Body image, self-confidence, self-acceptance & emotional resilience.
I support high-functioning professionals, expats, and those navigating cross-cultural transitions. My ideal clients are often high-achievers who, despite their success, struggle with burnout, anxiety, or the weight of complex trauma. Many find themselves at a crossroads where old coping mechanisms no longer suffice. Drawing on my ten-year background in international corporate leadership, I bridge high-pressure reality with clinical depth. I provide the tools to transform overwhelming emotions into resilience in English, Mandarin, or Swedish.
I support high-functioning professionals, expats, and those navigating cross-cultural transitions. My ideal clients are often high-achievers who, despite their success, struggle with burnout, anxiety, or the weight of complex trauma. Many find themselves at a crossroads where old coping mechanisms no longer suffice. Drawing on my ten-year background in international corporate leadership, I bridge high-pressure reality with clinical depth. I provide the tools to transform overwhelming emotions into resilience in English, Mandarin, or Swedish.
You’re successful on the outside, but something still feels off. You’re constantly thinking, over-performing, or holding it all together for others. Whether it’s anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, or relationship stress—you long for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
You’re successful on the outside, but something still feels off. You’re constantly thinking, over-performing, or holding it all together for others. Whether it’s anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, or relationship stress—you long for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety that gets in the way of daily life? Carrying the weight of past trauma that still impacts your present? Struggling as a highly sensitive person in a world that often feels too intense? Or perhaps navigating the challenges of living abroad, building a new life in a different culture, and wishing you could meet yourself with more compassion? You don’t have to do this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety that gets in the way of daily life? Carrying the weight of past trauma that still impacts your present? Struggling as a highly sensitive person in a world that often feels too intense? Or perhaps navigating the challenges of living abroad, building a new life in a different culture, and wishing you could meet yourself with more compassion? You don’t have to do this alone.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. If you're constantly overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or struggling to focus due to life abroad, ADHD, or trauma, you don’t have to figure it out alone! As an expat and a therapist specializing in ADHD and trauma, I offer online therapy and coaching for adults in Sweden and across Europe. My approach helps you untangle the past, calm the chaos, and build a life you love, so you can walk away feeling unburdened, equipped, and confident about your next steps.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. If you're constantly overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or struggling to focus due to life abroad, ADHD, or trauma, you don’t have to figure it out alone! As an expat and a therapist specializing in ADHD and trauma, I offer online therapy and coaching for adults in Sweden and across Europe. My approach helps you untangle the past, calm the chaos, and build a life you love, so you can walk away feeling unburdened, equipped, and confident about your next steps.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be highly sensitive, autistic, ADHD, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the standard way of life. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be highly sensitive, autistic, ADHD, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the standard way of life. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
Perhaps you are bogged down by life's stresses and demands, but also can't seem to stop procrastinating. That voice in your head keeps telling you that you are not good enough. You long to feel a sense of belonging and connection but you are too afraid to be fully yourself with the people in your life.
The starting point for psychotherapy with me is always an assessment of needs and a joint formulation of the problem. We explore what causes pain in your life and what we can aim to change and what we can learn to cope with. Therapy can involve learning to break old patterns on the path toward healing and a fulfilling life.
Perhaps you are bogged down by life's stresses and demands, but also can't seem to stop procrastinating. That voice in your head keeps telling you that you are not good enough. You long to feel a sense of belonging and connection but you are too afraid to be fully yourself with the people in your life.
The starting point for psychotherapy with me is always an assessment of needs and a joint formulation of the problem. We explore what causes pain in your life and what we can aim to change and what we can learn to cope with. Therapy can involve learning to break old patterns on the path toward healing and a fulfilling life.
One of the core principles in Cognitive Psychotherapy states that the way in which people understand, explain and conceptualize the problems they suffer in life is itself a big part of those problems. You might be feeling anxiety as a consequence of overthinking, you might be experiencing your mood going down after using certain concepts or words to define yourself, you might be feeling frustrated after a relationship didn't work out as you expected... In all cases your mind plays a main role, and the way how your thoughts connect with your emotions and create certain behaviours forms patterns that we can discuss in a safe space.
One of the core principles in Cognitive Psychotherapy states that the way in which people understand, explain and conceptualize the problems they suffer in life is itself a big part of those problems. You might be feeling anxiety as a consequence of overthinking, you might be experiencing your mood going down after using certain concepts or words to define yourself, you might be feeling frustrated after a relationship didn't work out as you expected... In all cases your mind plays a main role, and the way how your thoughts connect with your emotions and create certain behaviours forms patterns that we can discuss in a safe space.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, expat immigration difficulties, attachment, trauma and relationship issues.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, expat immigration difficulties, attachment, trauma and relationship issues.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
Are you troubled by recurring thoughts of unprocessed trauma, anxiety, burnout, depression, or other situations and conditions that prevent you from living life fully? Do you find it difficult to connect meaningfully with people and the world around you? Would you like to better understand your feelings and perhaps change behavior and perspectives towards yourself and others.
I work with integrative, evidence-based methods: Psychodynamic Affect-Focused Therapies and forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy such as Acceptance and Commitment, tailored to the needs of each individual, and may include spiritual practice if you desire.
Are you troubled by recurring thoughts of unprocessed trauma, anxiety, burnout, depression, or other situations and conditions that prevent you from living life fully? Do you find it difficult to connect meaningfully with people and the world around you? Would you like to better understand your feelings and perhaps change behavior and perspectives towards yourself and others.
I work with integrative, evidence-based methods: Psychodynamic Affect-Focused Therapies and forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy such as Acceptance and Commitment, tailored to the needs of each individual, and may include spiritual practice if you desire.
Online Therapists
Harmonia Therapy offers relational and nervous system–informed therapy for Emotional Safety and Connection. Do you appear calm and capable on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, tense, or disconnected on the inside? You may carry high responsibility, overthink, or stay stuck in relational patterns that don’t shift through insight alone — people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, guilt, or repeated conflict.
My work is IFS-informed (Internal Family Systems) and IFIO-informed for couples. I offer a calm, structured, depth-oriented space to support meaningful emotional and relational change.
Harmonia Therapy offers relational and nervous system–informed therapy for Emotional Safety and Connection. Do you appear calm and capable on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, tense, or disconnected on the inside? You may carry high responsibility, overthink, or stay stuck in relational patterns that don’t shift through insight alone — people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, guilt, or repeated conflict.
My work is IFS-informed (Internal Family Systems) and IFIO-informed for couples. I offer a calm, structured, depth-oriented space to support meaningful emotional and relational change.
Many of the people who seek me out as a psychologist feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns. They may struggle with stress, self-doubt, inner pressure or difficulties in close relationships. Often they want to understand themselves more deeply, break old cycles and create a life that feels more grounded, open and meaningful.
Many of the people who seek me out as a psychologist feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns. They may struggle with stress, self-doubt, inner pressure or difficulties in close relationships. Often they want to understand themselves more deeply, break old cycles and create a life that feels more grounded, open and meaningful.
Myself Dr. Swapna Vithalkar, Ph.D. in Clinical psychology and a Sex Addiction Specialist.
I work with patients addicted to pornography, multiple relationships, cybersex, voyurism, offering and demanding sexual favours, stealing sex, exhibitionism, fantacy sex, etc.
I also work with individuals and couples who are going through the breach of trust, doubts, trauma, guilt, shame, depression, panic attacks and affecting the relationship, draining of finances, degrading the mental health of the couple and the family.
Myself Dr. Swapna Vithalkar, Ph.D. in Clinical psychology and a Sex Addiction Specialist.
I work with patients addicted to pornography, multiple relationships, cybersex, voyurism, offering and demanding sexual favours, stealing sex, exhibitionism, fantacy sex, etc.
I also work with individuals and couples who are going through the breach of trust, doubts, trauma, guilt, shame, depression, panic attacks and affecting the relationship, draining of finances, degrading the mental health of the couple and the family.
My ideal clients are people who come from all over the world, Ages 18 to 80, who are seeking therapy that honours their unique life story. Some are Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who are drawn to the creative, expressive aspects of my approach. They come to my practice because the wish to feel safe, warm ,heard and accepted without judgment. I work with a wide range of issues - relationships, trauma, identity, addiction and life transitions - bringing 25 years of expertise as a psychotherapist.My relaxed therapeutic style makes my clients feel at ease, allowing for deeper exploration.
My ideal clients are people who come from all over the world, Ages 18 to 80, who are seeking therapy that honours their unique life story. Some are Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who are drawn to the creative, expressive aspects of my approach. They come to my practice because the wish to feel safe, warm ,heard and accepted without judgment. I work with a wide range of issues - relationships, trauma, identity, addiction and life transitions - bringing 25 years of expertise as a psychotherapist.My relaxed therapeutic style makes my clients feel at ease, allowing for deeper exploration.
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
Do you say ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’—then resent yourself later? If you feel guilty setting boundaries (‘I should do more’), put others first even when it hurts you, or fix problems you didn’t create to avoid seeming ‘selfish,’ I can help. My clients struggle to say ‘no’ without panic, feel trapped in caregiver/peacekeeper roles, and ignore their own needs until they’re exhausted. You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle.
Do you say ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’—then resent yourself later? If you feel guilty setting boundaries (‘I should do more’), put others first even when it hurts you, or fix problems you didn’t create to avoid seeming ‘selfish,’ I can help. My clients struggle to say ‘no’ without panic, feel trapped in caregiver/peacekeeper roles, and ignore their own needs until they’re exhausted. You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle.
I have had the privilege of working in diverse therapy settings, supporting individuals through loss and bereavement, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, migration, and relationship challenges. My focus is on providing a supportive and reflective space where clients can explore their experiences and find ways to move forward with greater clarity and resilience. I provide therapy in both English and Swedish.
I have had the privilege of working in diverse therapy settings, supporting individuals through loss and bereavement, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, migration, and relationship challenges. My focus is on providing a supportive and reflective space where clients can explore their experiences and find ways to move forward with greater clarity and resilience. I provide therapy in both English and Swedish.
An adult couple suffering from various kinds of marital crises. For example lack of communication skills, infidelity, familiy conflicts or infertility. My ideal client may have a wide range of difficulties or clinical features (depression, anxiety, identity problems, personality disorder). He/she could also be in an existential life crises due to natural life span changes.
An adult couple suffering from various kinds of marital crises. For example lack of communication skills, infidelity, familiy conflicts or infertility. My ideal client may have a wide range of difficulties or clinical features (depression, anxiety, identity problems, personality disorder). He/she could also be in an existential life crises due to natural life span changes.
Stressed? Anxious? Feeling low? You’re not alone. Many people experience these feelings during life changes or relationship challenges. I’m here to help.
Using evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we’ll work together to explore your thoughts and behaviours, build on your strengths, and make meaningful changes that help you reach your goals.
Stressed? Anxious? Feeling low? You’re not alone. Many people experience these feelings during life changes or relationship challenges. I’m here to help.
Using evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we’ll work together to explore your thoughts and behaviours, build on your strengths, and make meaningful changes that help you reach your goals.
I am a licensed and registered psychologist with skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual and group therapy, Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), supervision, neuropsychiatric assessment of children and adults, and personality assessment. My mission is to create a safe and open place where you can explore your feelings, thoughts and life challenges. I adapt my therapeutic method to your specific needs and goals.
I am a licensed and registered psychologist with skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual and group therapy, Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), supervision, neuropsychiatric assessment of children and adults, and personality assessment. My mission is to create a safe and open place where you can explore your feelings, thoughts and life challenges. I adapt my therapeutic method to your specific needs and goals.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.