Psychotherapy and Couples Counseling

A Path to a Better Life

What is psychotherapy and couples counseling?

Do you feel stuck in life? Are you struggling with stress, hopelessness, or overwhelming emotions? Do you and your partner face communication issues, conflicts, or trust problems?

If so, psychotherapy or couples counseling can be an important step toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. 

I’m Lise, a psychotherapist and couples counselor in Kristiansand, with experience in helping individuals and couples find balance, understanding, and solutions to life’s challenges.

Together, we can work on building self-confidence, managing lift crisis, and processing difficult emotions. For couples, I provide tools to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships.

Services

Psychotherapy

Psychotheraphy is for you if you:

  • Need a safe space to talk and be heard
  • Struggle with stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Feel stuck and lack direction in life 
  • Want to process emotions and improve self-esteem

Couples counseling

Couples counseling is for you if you:

  • Have communication issues in your relationship
  • Want to prevent or resolve relationships challenges
  • Have experienced infidelity or broken trust
  • Want to strengthen your bond and better understand each other

Therapy in Kristiansand or online

Support when you need it

I offer therapy for anyone looking to improve their wellbeing or relationship.

No matter where you are in life, there is a way forward. Contact me for a consultation- you deserve to feel good.

Who does coaching help

Find your purpose in life with Ikigai life coaching

What makes your life worth living? What motivates you every day? Ikigai is a Japanese expression meaning “The reason for being “.

It has to do with finding the balance between what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for. As a certified Ikigai Life Coach ( as of April 2025), I can help you explore your values, passions and strengths, in order for you to live a life of meaning and direction. Through sessions og reflection exercises we will  find out what really motivates you, and how you can make your life  giving and authentic.

Ikigai Life Coaching Is For You If You:

  • Feel stuck in the daily life and what more clarity
  • Are looking to find meaning in your work, or in life in general
  • Wish to live more in sync with your values
  • Want to find a better balance between work, family and general well-being

No matter where you are in your life, you can find your Ikigai- your unique path to joy and purpose. Contact me for a session, and let’s start the journey together!

Ikigai-Coaching

Recommendation from a Satisfied Client

I've been in therapy with Lise for six months, and it has truly changed my life. When I started, I felt stuck and overwhelmed, but through our conversations, I've gained new perspectives and practical tools to handle my chaIlenges.
mine utfordringer.

Lise creates a safe and supportive space, asking the right questions to help me see things differently. I now make better choices for myself and feel much more in control. Therapy with Lise has been invaluable, and I highly recommend her to anyone considering it!

Markus, 35 years old

 

About Lise

My conversation therapy is a low-threshold offer for anyone who needs someone to talk to. I am a certified psychotherapist, cognitive behavioral therapist and couples therapist. As of April 2025 I am a certified Ikigai Life Coach and will offer Ikigai Coaching. - the only one in Kristiansand for now. I have an open and non-judgmental approach to life. I offer empathetic support and help to cope with difficult periods in life, problems with relationships, clarify existential questions or with personal development.

I have a bachelor degree in pedagogy, I am a qualified English teacher and a practicing yoga and Pilates teacher. I am originally from Aarhus and have lived in both London and Hong Kong as a young person. I love to travel and experience other cultures and ways of life. I offer conversation and coaching in Norwegian and English.

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