Unnur Samúelsdóttir is a psychologist at Mín líðan and makes diagnosis and provides treatment for mental health issues in adults and young people. She provides treatment and counseling for anxiety disorders, treatment for low self-esteem, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Unnur primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Unnur mainly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She uses evidence-based measurements to measure the effectiveness of treatment. Unnur is particularly interested in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, the consequences of trauma and low self-esteem.
Unnur has been working as a licensed psychologist since 2019. She completed a B.Sc. degree in psychology from the University of Iceland in 2016 and M.Sc. degree in clinical psychology from the University of Reykjavík in 2019. Unnur got diverse clinical experience under the guidance of experienced psychologists at three places in the here master's program, the National University Hospital of Iceland, Þjónustumiðstöð Vesturbæjar, Miðborgar og Hlíða og he Health Care Centre of the Capital Area (Heilsugæslan í Miðbæ)
Unnur previously worked at The Health Care Centre of the Capital Area in Iceland in the southern mental health team. There she provided individual and group therapy for various mental health issues.
In her studies and work, Unnur has had the opportunity to attend workshops and courses supervised by experienced academics in the field of diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues. Unnur regularly seeks guidance and receives advice from experts and colleagues who work in different areas of mental health care.
You can contact Unnur by sending her an e-mail: unnur@minlidan.is
