I’ve felt at home all over the world, yet with a nagging feeling of not truly belonging to any particular place or group. This persistent feeling, which emerged during my teenage years, has been the result of my experiences with in-betweenness (my translation of the Swedish term mellanförskap) as a bicultural and third culture kid. The question of where I truly come from and who I really am has led me on a personal therapeutic journey for many years.

This existential search has often been painful. However, I now feel less pain and more curiosity and joy about the gifts that in-betweenness has given me. It has broadened my ability to embrace different perspectives and to meet people with openness, regardless of their background, right where they are.

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Psykoterapi och samtalsterapi i Stockholm och online – för hela Sverige.
Adna Osman erbjuder professionell vägledning med fokus på mental hälsa, stresshantering, personlig utveckling och relationer.
Specialiserad inom bland annat parterapi, familjeterapi, gruppterapi, coachning, livscoaching och organisationskonsultation.
Arbetet präglas av förståelse för mångfald, svart identitet, anknytningsstil, mellanförskap och kulturell integration.
Erfaren inom KBT (kognitiv beteendeterapi) och CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy).  
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I am a certified therapist with a foundation in integrative psychotherapy, specializing in psychosynthesis. I’ve over 10 years of experience in occupational health, working in both government roles and corporate health environments.

I’m trained in trauma management, compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, Non-Violent Communication, and coaching. I work with evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT, alongside somatic and body-based methods.

I am also trained in strategic communication and PR. I regularly engage in supervision and deepen my expertise through various courses and workshops related to my field. Confidentiality and consent are paramount in my practice, and I am fully insured and a proud member of the Psychosynthesis Association.

I work on your terms

I offer therapy online (video) and in-person in Stockholm. This means you can access me from anywhere in the world, or meet me face-to-face if you’re local.

Flexibility that fits your life

Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes. We usually start weekly, then adjust based on your needs and progress. Some people work with me for a few months, others for years. It depends on what you’re working through.

My approach

As an integrative therapist, I draw from multiple modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, Psychosynthesis, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and breathwork. I combine talk therapy with body-based work because lasting change requires both – your survival patterns aren’t just in your mind, they’re in your nervous system.

I tailor each session to your unique needs, strengths, and challenges. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, navigate your feelings, and live with more presence and authenticity.

What to expect

In our first session, I’ll ask what brought you here and what you want to change. We’ll talk about your patterns and create a plan for our work together. In ongoing sessions, we’ll check in on your week, work through patterns as they show up, and practice new ways of being. This is practical work – you’ll leave with things to try, not just things to think about.

Testimonials

I have had Adna as my therapist, and her sessions have been immensely valuable for me. I have learned a lot about myself and gained new insights into what I carry with me that influences how I react in different contexts. The therapy has given me tools to let go of destructive patterns and move forward. I feel that I have achieved better emotional balance and don’t get stuck in negative thoughts as easily. Adna is calm and trustworthy. She has been a great support for me during this time. I am currently taking a break from therapy, but if I need to see a therapist again, I will definitely contact Adna. 

Woman

60 years old

I would like to warmly recommend Adna, who has given me the tools I needed to regain my self-esteem that I had lost. Before I started seeing her, I had very low self-esteem and felt great anxiety about my body and self-image. I believed that my anxiety was something I would never be able to overcome, but Adna has truly changed that perception. Through our conversations, I have been able to identify and understand the underlying causes of my low self-esteem and have learned to manage negative thoughts. Today, I feel stronger and more harmonious than I did when I sought out Adna. From our very first meeting, I felt trust in Adna, who listened and challenged my way of thinking. She has supported me and helped me understand my own worth. 

Anna

30 years old

I met Adna during a difficult period in my life, in the midst of a transition, and I had no energy to move forward in my daily life. Adna met me with warmth, clarity, and support. She guided me and helped me connect with my inner voice. I have finally gained a deeper understanding of myself, my dreams, and I have connected with my inner child. I have regained joy and energy. 

Johanna

45 years old

Therapy has taken on a completely different meaning for me after working with Adna. She has helped me to take responsibility for my own life and work towards my goals. Today, I have a new job and am in a loving relationship. The future looks very bright.

Emma

36 years old