Signe Wiingaard
Uddannelse
Jeg er uddannet psykolog fra Københavns Universitet og har siden 2007 arbejdet med psykoterapi i Danmark, Canada og New Zealand. Jeg er autoriseret og har færdiggjort en PhD i New Zealand om psykologisk behandling via internettet og er certificeret online terapeut. Jeg har desuden færdiggjort en 3-årig uddannelse i klinisk psykologi, som har involveret omfattende supervision og træning i udredning og behandling.
De sidste 12 år har jeg boet i New Zealand, hvor jeg bl.a. har arbejdet på et hospitalsafsnit for depressionsramte mødre og i et offentligt tilbud (svarende til PPP) med unge og deres familier. De sidste år har jeg arbejdet i en NGO, hvor jeg har behandlet sorg, depression og angst og foretaget neuropsykologiske udredninger efter fysiske skader. Jeg har derudover også undervist, skrevet artikler og præsenteret forskning ved forskellige konferencer.
I praksis
I praksis er jeg drevet af en interesse for hjernen, for forskning og for menneskelig forandring. I 2014 færdiggjorde jeg en kort uddannelse hos CEKTOS i metakognitiv terapi og har siden oplevet hvor effektiv denne metode er til at skabe positiv forandring i mine klienters liv. Jeg har desuden omfattende erfaring med Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mere traditionel kognitiv adfærdsterapi og mindfulness.
Når jeg ikke arbejder eller læser fag, forsøger jeg at få en hverdag til at hænge sammen med tre dejlige unger og en mand, der rejser en del. Når det hele brænder sammen, bruger jeg metaterapeutiske metoder til at håndtere tanker om ikke at have godt nok styr på tilværelsen.
Training and Experience
I completed my Masters Degree in Psychology from Copenhagen University in 2007. Since then, I have worked with psychotherapy and research in Denmark, Canada and New Zealand. In New Zealand, I further completed a PhD about online therapy and a 3-year post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology.
My work experience includes private practice, an in-patient unit for mothers with post-natal depression, a treatment unit for young people and their families (under a district health board). I have also worked at an NGO focused on neuropsychological assessment after head injuries and treatment of grief, depression, anxiety and psychological adjustment after head injuries and other psychical injuries. I have throughout my worklife participated in continued development practices (aka workshops, conferences etc.), done presentations for colleges and students and been involved in various research projects.
Applied
I am curious and interested in the interaction between the mind, body and brain and believe psychotherapy should be anchored in research. I love working with people and explore potential for development and positive change. In 2014, I completed a short training programme in metacognitive therapy (with CEKTOS). Since the, I use this therapeutic approach regularly with clients and have been impressed with its effectiveness. I also have extensive experience working with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and more traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
When I am not working, I attempt to juggle a busy family with my three kids and a partner who frequently travels for work. When it all goes to pieces, I often use metacognitive techniques to manage negative thoughts about the challenges of being a mum in an increasingly busy world.
Where and What
I offer therapy in English as well as Danish and work out of CEKTOS Copenhagen offices. I have worked with clients online since 2010 so online sessions or a combination of face-to-face and online is an option.
Areas I can help with include stress management, anxiety, depression, psychological adjustment after physical injuries (including head injuries) as well as body image and weight difficulties.