This is about Stian Bjaaland. I have spent a number of sessions with him working on OCD and health anxiety. After every session I tell my husband just how fantastic and special he is. 1) He is very clever and knows exactly how to execute the treatment (he has REALLY helped me) 2) he is practical with your treatment needs and will not stretch out the time together beyond exactly what is right for you..... But, for me, the magic touch he has that goes above and beyond any other therapist I have met is 3) He is open and not shy to share a little personal detail combined with genuine compassion. That openness makes you feel like you are having a mutual conversation with a human that also has/had life challenges, you feel understood. This deeper connection is so helpful and I appreciate it, as I understand that when you genuinely care and invest, it will come at an emotional cost to the therapist. He is brilliant and will be a lifesaver to a lot of people in his career. I am sure you can tell from this that I highly recommend him.
