Harpa Halldórsdóttir
Family Therapist | Art Therapist
Harpa earned her master's degree in Art Therapy from Universidad de Barcelona, Metáfora, Spain, 2011. She is a member of the Icelandic Art Therapy Association. Harpa has a Diploma (MA) in Family Therapy from Endurmenntun Háskóla Íslands.
Harpa works with children and adults.
Specialties:
Families with a member with a chronic disease
Anxiety
Domestic violence
Grief and loss
Trauma
Substance Use Disorders
Relationships problems
Communication problems in the family
Cross cultural couples
Therapeutic approaches:
Systemic approach
Attachment theories
Transference and countertransference
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman Method
Narrative therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Milan Systemic Therapy
Mindfulness
Art Therapy
How I work:
At the beginning of the therapy process, the most important thing is to create a trusting and good therapeutic relationship where the client feels comfortable in a safe space. Based on that, the treatment can be carried out in the way that suits each person best. I work based on various evidence-based methods and place great emphasis on professionalism. Treatment can be challenging and difficult but at the same time a beautiful and healing process. We will go on a journey together where I will be there for you to achieve your treatment goals.
Recent blog / writing:
I am attending 2 years course in the Search and Rescue Team in Reykjavík to become a full member of Flugbjörgunarsveit Reykjavíkur in 2025.
I am currently reading/researching:
Psychedelics assisted therapy with individuals and groups. I am also researching family therapy with first responders.
Personal:
My favourate thing to do is hiking in the nature to fill my energy levels and ground myself. I love all kinds of art and I paint and draw myself. I listen to all kinds of podcasts, both for fun and for knowledge. I am specially interested in neuroscience, mental health, families and relationships. My vocation is helping people, both in therapy and through the Search and Rescue team.
Family therapy sessions are 21.000 isk. per session.
Individual Sessions are 19.000 isk. per session.
For Grants and Union information, please see the Home Page.
Languages / Tungumál / Lenguaje: Íslenska, spænska, enska/Icelandic, Spanish and English/Islandés, español, inglés.
