Lilja

Ms Lilja Steingrímsdóttir

Psychotherapist

Verified

“I am a somatic psychotherapist experienced in working with people dealing with the effects of trauma, maladaptive coping strategies and existential crises such as burnout, divorce, loss of job, loss of health, people who experience gender dysphoria, social anxiety, loneliness, depression and ongoing grief.”

About Me

I understand that navigating complex trauma, existential shifts, or persistent loneliness can feel overwhelming. As a psychotherapist, I guide you to gently to explore your precent situation and the cause of your problems. We can cultivate a sense of stability and integration, enabling you to move forward with greater presence and ease. In doing so I use dialog, tracing, exploring, psycoeducation, somatic work and EMDR.

Approach

In the sessions, we use dialogue, sensing the body, tracing emotions, breath, gentle movement and guided attention to track shifts in the body. The process is paced to match your readiness. This way of working often suits people facing major losses, role changes or ongoing grief. Sessions are in Reykjavík or online in Danish, English or Icelandic.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Somatic psycotherapy (Bodynamic) and EMDR therapy. My approach is influenced by psycotherapy systems like NARM, Mindfulness & Self compassion, Art therapy and IFS.

Services Offered:

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Member of MPF (Association of Danish Psycotherapist) and SALM (Association of Icelandic Psycotherapist)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Diploma in Bodynamic Psychotherapy (incl. Shock-Trauma-PTSD, Supervision, Bodymap); Registered Nurse

Bodynamic International - Denmark Branch

Service Areas

LiljaS Sálmeðferð in Shalom

In-person & Online

Hlidar

Reykjavík, Reykjavikurborg

Iceland

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Hlidar, Reykjavík, Iceland