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Psychologist for self-harm

We have 888 psychologists with this specialty

Self-harm is a way of coping with overwhelming emotions and is often seen in young people and adults experiencing intense inner pain. A psychologist specializing in self-harm meets you without judgment and helps find alternative coping strategies. Treatment focuses on the underlying emotions and gives you healthier tools to regulate intense feelings.

Key figures

Psychologist for self-harm: 888 psychologists on FindPsyk. 350 hold a ydernummer, 513 offer online sessions, and the typical waiting time is 4 weeks.

Popular therapy methods

Marianne From Jakobsen

Marianne From Jakobsen

Frederikssund, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidySpecialistVerifiedOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+13
Louise Balslev Garnæs

Louise Balslev Garnæs

Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden

VerifiedOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+14
Susanne Ottke

Susanne Ottke

Hejls, Syddanmark

SpecialistVerifiedNo waiting timeIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Michala Sofie Lehrmann Nielsen

Michala Sofie Lehrmann Nielsen

København V, Hovedstaden

Verified2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Kirstine Nielsen

Kirstine Nielsen

Aalborg, Nordjylland

Specialist3 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Helene Dysgaard

Helene Dysgaard

København N, Hovedstaden

In-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+14
AK

Anne Krogh Jensen

Aalborg, Nordjylland

In-person
AnxietyStressADHD+11
Tenna Malmos

Tenna Malmos

Espergærde, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidySpecialist12 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Mads Kjær

Mads Kjær

Vejle, Syddanmark

Specialist28 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+11
Lærke Clement

Lærke Clement

København K, Hovedstaden

900–2160 kr

1 weekIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+5
Julia Ahlbom

Julia Ahlbom

Vanløse, Hovedstaden

1 weekOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+10
Helene Lycke Erikstrup Artland

Helene Lycke Erikstrup Artland

Farum, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidy10 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+8
Lotte Sønderby

Lotte Sønderby

Vejle, Syddanmark

SpecialistSupervisor2 weeksOnlineIn-person
StressADHDPTSD/Trauma+10
Rikke Rahtkens

Rikke Rahtkens

Sorø, Sjaelland

Health insurance subsidySpecialist12 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
DL

Dorte Larsen

Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden

SpecialistSupervisor2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+15
Stine Kallesø

Stine Kallesø

Odense M, Syddanmark

3 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Pernille Holmboe

Pernille Holmboe

Kolding, Syddanmark

SpecialistSupervisor24 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Iben Mølsted Bach

Iben Mølsted Bach

Aarhus N, Midtjylland

2 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
LL

Lea Linnet

Egtved, Syddanmark

Health insurance subsidy8 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+14
Dag Kostøl Wennesland

Dag Kostøl Wennesland

København K, Hovedstaden

1 weekOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+8
Shahram Wessberg

Shahram Wessberg

Hillerød, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidy2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+15
Kristine Piilgaard

Kristine Piilgaard

Auning, Midtjylland

2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+16
Kate Pilar Sison Christensen

Kate Pilar Sison Christensen

København NV, Hovedstaden

2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+7
MH

Marianne Harpsøe Welcher

Rønne, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidy24 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people harm themselves?

Self-harm is most often an attempt to cope with unbearable emotions, numbness, or inner pain. It provides a temporary sense of control or relief. It is not a desire to die, but a sign that the person needs better coping strategies.

How can a psychologist help with self-harm?

The psychologist helps identify triggers, develop alternative coping strategies, and process underlying emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is particularly effective and focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.

What should I do if someone I know self-harms?

Show care without judging, and avoid ultimatums like 'just stop.' Listen and acknowledge the pain behind the behavior. Encourage professional help and offer to support the process. In acute danger, contact psychiatric emergency services or Livslinjen (70 201 201).

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