Psychologists who offer ISTDP
What is ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)?
ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) was developed by Habib Davanloo and is an intensive, focused therapy form that works on breaking through psychological defence mechanisms to reach suppressed emotions. The therapist is active and confrontational in a caring way. The method is used for anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, and personality difficulties and is designed to create rapid change.
Key figures
Psychologist using ISTDP: 41 psychologists on FindPsyk. 19 hold a ydernummer, 23 offer online sessions, and the typical waiting time is 7 weeks.
Popular specialties
Julia Ahlbom
Vanløse, Hovedstaden
Magdalena Bialy Riis
Fredericia, Syddanmark
Ulla Sommer
Herning, Midtjylland
Helle Kruse
Blommenslyst, Syddanmark
Malene Hinrichsen
Odense C, Syddanmark
Nina Porsager Seierøe
Værløse, Hovedstaden
Kristian Bay
Randers C, Midtjylland
Anneli Eva Jensen
Horsens, Midtjylland
Tenna Ida Udesen
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Liselotte Mosbæk
Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden
1200 kr
Oliver Stoustrup Meyer
København K, Hovedstaden
Rikke Højberg Jeppesen
Vejle, Syddanmark
Lise Berg
København K, Hovedstaden
Monika Marcussen
Rønde, Midtjylland
Cathrine Kaltoft
Køge, Sjaelland
Markus Hechmann Jacobsen
Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden
René Otto B. Zimakoff
København V, Hovedstaden
Kia Toft Thomsen
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Anna de Cros Dich
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Kristina Søe Høyrup
Vejen, Syddanmark
Cecilie Stjernholm Skov
Værløse, Hovedstaden
Carsten Larsen
Esbjerg, Syddanmark
Allan Ebbeskov Larsen
København NV, Hovedstaden
Toto Tonie Linde Hedemark Holm
Odense C, Syddanmark
Psychologist using ISTDP: all 41 psychologists
- Torben Palmer Hansen
- Trine Ravn Andersen
- Lone Christesen
- Jonas Nikolaj Lindegaard Wridt
- Caroline Grundahl
- Karin Rasmussen
- Morten Kragh
- Mette Hemming Schaarup
- Marie Hjalmarsson
- Charlie Sigge Hedman
- Ditte Hoffmann Frydendal
- Stine Marie Grome-Hansen
- Mattias Lindekilde
- Louise Kristine Schjødt-Bavngaard
- Marlene Kirketerp
- Christian Lyngby Blaabjerg
- Brian Kok Ravn
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes ISTDP different from other therapies?
ISTDP is characterised by the therapist's active and direct style. Instead of waiting for insight to develop gradually, the therapist works in a focused way to identify and challenge defence mechanisms to reach the underlying emotions faster.
Is ISTDP hard or uncomfortable?
ISTDP can be emotionally intense as you confront suppressed emotions. But the therapist always adjusts the pressure to your capacity. Many experience great relief when they break through to the underlying feelings.
How many sessions does ISTDP require?
As the name suggests, it is a short-term therapy — typically 5-40 sessions. Sessions are often longer (60-90 minutes) and can be more intense than traditional therapy. Single-focus problems can be resolved in a few sessions.