Erik Bruun

I am a couple and family psychotherapist with more than ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am currently in my third year of training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for individual psychotherapy, which has further deepened my skills and given me new, research-based tools to support clients. People come to my practice for many reasons. Some struggle with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or the impact of trauma. Anxiety can take many forms: social anxiety and fear of judgment, sudden panic attacks, constant worrying, or a restless body that cannot calm down. In treating OCD, I use both I-CBT and exposure-based methods, which are proven to reduce symptoms effectively. Not all clients seek help for clear symptoms. Many want to reflect on their life, relationships, or wellbeing, to find new perspectives and strength. I welcome individuals, couples, polyamorous relationships, and families. Clients from sexual and gender minorities as well as neurodivergent clients are warmly included. In couples therapy I focus on strengthening connection and trust, improving communication, and helping partners understand each other more deeply. It is also a safe space to talk about sexuality, an important part of many relationships but not always easy to discuss. My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with couple and family therapy. I also draw on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people respond to their thoughts and feelings in more flexible ways. Together we look for ways to ease distress, build resources, and create a more meaningful everyday life – either individually or with partners and loved ones. As a therapist I am warm yet clear and grounded. I aim to create a safe and respectful environment where even difficult issues can be discussed without shame or guilt, and where everyone can feel truly seen and heard.