Team – Multicultural Psychotherapy

Meet Our Team

Dir. Mohamed Lachouani, NMT, ADP

Neuropsychologist & Psychotherapist

Member of the Danish Organisation of Psychotherapists
Member of the European Association of Psychotherapists
Member of the Asoociation of Neurosequentiel Model of Therapeutics at the United States

My educational and professional background from Danmark, Morocco and USA has exposed me to diverse cultures. For many years, I have worked in the therapeutic fields supporting multicultural population in working with individuals experiencing a number of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, autism, learning disabilities, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

I am passionate about helping children realize their full potential academically, emotionally and psychologically. I believe that all individuals are different and there is no one-size-fits-all therapeutic approach when concerned with mental health issues. It is essential to formulate the correct intervention that each individual requires, based on their past experiences, behavioural patterns, diagnoses, cultural background and beliefs. I can provide therapy in Arabic, Danish, English and French

Caroline Pedersen

Therapist, Intercultural therapy

After finishing my Degree in consulting, I completed a Family Therapist education at DISPUK in Denmark.

During and following my training and professional work, I have gained experience in a wide range of settings, including mental health services for children and young people, adults of working age and older adults, as well as supporting individuals with trauma).

I also have a special interest and expertise in supporting families affected by anxiety, and individuals adjusting to physical health conditions or diagnoses, such as brain injury.

I have experience from treatment institutions and development of strategies to support traumatised children, young people, their families and networks in Denmark.

I believe that people from all cultures experience anxiety, depression and worries but how these are perceived and dealt with can vary from culture to culture. It also means the type of help an individual needs can differ from culture to culture where Intercultural Therapy can be beneficial.

I speak Danish, English and Arabic

Christa Guillevic

ID Psychotherapist Stu.

My job in therapy is to provide you with a safe space to slow down, reconnect with what is important to you, and gain the confidence and skills needed to cope with the problems you are facing.

I am originally from France and have also lived, studied and worked in Spain, and now, Denmark. I Have a psychotherapist educational bagground from IDacademy in Denmark and I am now at my last year of certification.

Besides being a therapist, I am also working with hairstyle and consulting with clients on stylistic options. My interest in stories and people turned into an interest in therapy, and I decided to become a psychotherapist and help others find their resources.

I have worked in France, Spain, and Denmark, with patients from a range of cultural backgrounds. As a result, I understand the cultural issues often faced by expats, and how these issues can influence psychological well being. I strive to provide warm, empathic, and client focussed therapeutic interventions to help each client improve their lives in the way that is important to them.

I am partner to a Dane and am a mother of a 10 year old daugther. I can provide therapy in Danish, French and Spanish.

Dr. Petra Alfonso

PhD, Intercultural Counsellor

I am Austrian and have got my Ph.D. from DTU in Denmark. I have worked and studied in Austria, Morocco, Jordan, England and Denmark. Many journeys and interaction with people from all kinds of backgrounds have taught me, that differences in culture, belief and background can create misunderstandings and lead to errors in interpreting the other person’s thoughts and intentions.

At Intercultural Psychotherapy we see psychtoterapy as a science. We are learning more about which treatments are effective all the time. We are therefore committed to keeping up to date with the latest research, and use this in our practice to ensure that clients are treated ethically, effectively, and efficiently. Everybody is different and we believe that each child, adolescent or family has a different solution to the emotional and relational problems they are facing.

Intercultural Psychotherapy is committed to providing effective and accessible psychotherapy and counselling services to people from diverse religious, cultural and ethnic communities. Our team is made up of experienced, fully qualified psychotherapists and counsellors from diverse backgrounds who are sensitive to the particular therapeutic needs of cultural minority groups.

I speak German, English, Danish and Spanish.

Massood Popal

Psychologist, Cross-Cultural Therapy

I have a master degree in psychology from Copenhagen University, and have worked with various target groups, especially minority groups, whom I meet on a daily basis in therapy. With roots from Afghanistan and a multicultural upbringing and network, I have developed my cultural competences, which I bring into therapy to suit your needs and wishes.

I have experience in the field of trauma, but also a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorder, OCD etc.

I provide a safe and respectful space for you to talk about your thoughts and feelings and explore how you can enhance your life. Through this process you may find your own insights and develop different perceptions of your problems. I will help you explore techniques and strategies to cope with life’s challenges.

I also operate under the Intercultural therapy approach, which recognises societal figures of speech and phrases that trigger ethnic minorities. Cultural contexts as well as culture-specific verbal and nonverbal aspects (i.e. gestures, body language, personal space, etc.) of communication are considered during the interaction with my client.

I speak Danish, English, Pashto, Dari and (to a lesser extent) Arabic.

Camilla Rødlig

Psychologist, Clinical Counseling

I have Completed my Master in Clinical Psychology from Copenhagen University. I also have a Postgraduate Diploma in Infant Mental Health from the world-renowned Tavistock Clinic in the UK.

I also worked as a psychologist in a therapeutic educational center focused on the social integration of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I consider it essential to stay up to date, so I engage in continuing education; these studies allow me to keep up with the challenges of my current practice.

I work within a psychoanalytic framework which allows me to listen to the uniqueness of your exploration. Starting from the exposed problems, we begin a path together which makes it possible to find the causes and help you cope with your concerns.

One of the functions of the analytical dialog (dialog during therapy) is to communicate subjectively and simultaneously work to understand why we think, act and feel the way we do. For these reasons, I believe it is essential for me to hear you as a unique and singular individual, so we can collaborate to help you improve your quality of life.

I speak Danish and English

Mariam Safaoui

NLP Psychotherapist, Cross-Cultural Trauma Therapy

I am originally from Tunisia and am graduated a psychotherapist from London with a master’s degree in Cross-Cultural therapy. I am a member of the Danish association for psychotherapists.

I have an extensive experience in the field of children and families with the treatment of various problems within cross-cultural themes such as: Identity formation, upbringing, family changes and adaptation strategies when parents and especially children live in several cultures.

I have spent the last 10 years counseling and coaching the international and local communities in Tunisia, England and Denmark. Additionally, I have specialized training in trauma-informed care and self-compassion. I work with couples and individuals online and in person.

As an integrative Psychotherapist, I draw on a range of approaches that include cognitive behavioral–, and compassion based therapy, mindfulness as well as personal values-clarification work.

I speak Arabic, Danish and English