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Articles on psychology
In-depth articles by our psychologist Max B Pedersen — on assessments, psychotherapy, couples and everything worth knowing before and during therapy.
The articles
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March 2025
How a psychological assessment uncovers the causes behind everyday struggles — and how the process works in practice.
December 2024
What a child psychologist actually does — assessment, methods and why the parent collaboration is decisive.
August 2024
Counselling and psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples — support for identity, relationships and self-acceptance.
March 2024
The psychological mechanics of saying no — and how setting boundaries protects your time, energy and well-being.
February 2024
What it takes to become a psychologist in Denmark — licensing, specialisation and subsidies explained in one place.
January 2024
Where low self-worth comes from, how it shapes your life — and how treatment can bring lasting change.
December 2023
The basics of psychotherapy: the main approaches, what to expect in sessions and how to find the right therapist.
December 2023
Five key things to know about intelligence testing — what IQ tests measure, their merits and their limitations.
November 2023
The most common questions about couples therapy — how the process works, and the misconceptions worth clearing up.
November 2023
What a licensed clinical psychologist is — and how the role differs from a psychotherapist’s.
November 2023
What is it really like to see a psychologist? Common myths and misconceptions about psychotherapy, debunked.
December 2018
Make the first sessions count: what the psychologist asks, and a short checklist to prepare.
November 2018
Stress and held-back emotions can drive headaches. How emotion-focused psychotherapy can help.
Where to next
From knowledge to change
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The Q&A archive
Over the years, our psychologists have answered real questions from real people. Read the Q&A archive here (in Danish).