Finding an English-Speaking Therapist in Copenhagen: What to Look For

Finding a therapist is already stressful. Finding one in a country where English isn’t the first language? Even harder.

If you’re looking for an English-speaking therapist/psychologist in Copenhagen, here’s the short answer: Your therapy experience is only as good as the language you can fully express yourself in.

Why English Matters in Therapy (Even If You Speak Good Danish)

Therapy requires nuance in the words you use, the exact way you describe emotion, and the details that matter.

In therapy, you need:

• precision

• emotional vocabulary

• subtlety

• the ability to tell the truth clearly, without translating

• no guessing or searching for words

Most people’s emotional “mother tongue” is their first language.
If you’re a native English-speaker, your brain goes home to English when things get vulnerable. 

What to Look For in an English-Speaking Therapist

Not just someone who “speaks English.”
Someone who is fluent, culturally sensitive, and trained to work with internationals.

Look for a therapist who:

• conducts all sessions in English

• understands cultural transitions

• works with internationals regularly

• has experience with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

• uses evidence-based approaches (CBT, ERP, EMDR)

Why Internationals Seek English-Speaking Therapy

We all know Danes speak English very well. But not all Danes feel comfortable diving deep into complex emotional ground in English. Many Danish therapists don’t offer sessions in English for this reason. If you don’t feel comfortable doing therapy in Danish, you may want to seek out an English-speaking therapist. 

Common themes we see:

• loneliness

• identity shifts

• relationship stress

• burnout

• anxiety spikes

• overwhelm

• feeling “off” and not knowing why

• cultural guilt (“I should be happy. So why am I not?”)

You’re not alone, and you’re not dramatic. This is the expat experience.

How Therapy Works With Us

Direct, warm, and grounded. Then, we adjust the approach depending on what a client is coming in with.

We will figure things out in a way that feels human and sustainable.

If you’re looking for an English-speaking therapist who understands international life, you can book a free 15-minute intro call.