Break patterns
Create lasting change
If you’re feeling stuck in worry, in low mood or repeating difficulties, therapy can help you move forward.
Lena Johansen
Therapist
"Helping you make sense of what feels difficult and find new ways forward"
Therapy
Structured, practical support for anxiety, stress, phobias and relationship difficulties
Support with anxiety, worry, phobias and compulsions
Do you often feel anxious, caught up in overthinking, or driven by fear and a need for control? I help you understand what triggers your anxiety and work with you in practical ways to reduce avoidance, loosen compulsive patterns and gradually face what feels difficult — so that fear no longer runs your life.
Support for low mood and life changes
When your energy is low, self-criticism is strong, or life has shifted in ways you didn’t expect, it can be hard to find direction. Together, we explore unhelpful thinking patterns, build self-confidence and take meaningful steps towards what matters to you — even when motivation feels hard to access.
Changing unhelpful patterns in relationships
Do you notice yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships or habits you’d like to leave behind? I help you understand what keeps you stuck and support you in developing clearer boundaries, more sustainable ways of coping, and relationships that feel healthier and more secure.
How does it work?
Three simple steps to get started
Book an assessment call
A free call where we explore your needs and see if we're a good fit.
We create a plan together
Based on your goals, we design a clear structure for your sessions.
Sessions at your pace
We work step by step with evidence-based methods, at a pace that suits you.
Client Testimonials
Experiences of support, structure and gradual change
"I came to Lena feeling overwhelmed by worry and rumination that were taking over my daily life. Through practical exercises and gradual exposure, I learned to face what frightened me, and today I feel freer in my choices."
Anna
"What made the biggest difference was the combination of structure and warmth. Lena helped me understand my patterns without judging, and gave me tools that actually work outside the therapy room without judgement."
John
"I thought I needed to get rid of my difficult thoughts in order to feel better. Instead I learned to relate to them in a new way and began living more in line with what truly matters to me."
Maria
Ready to take the first step?
Book a session and begin creating lasting change in your everyday life.
Your first step towards change
Many of my clients say that booking the first session felt like the hardest part, not the session itself. Taking that step can feel significant.
Sessions are available online or in person in Estepona, Spain.