Coach Aalborg

Our Story Coach Aalborg is a private coaching and therapy practice founded and led by Kirsten Svane Riis, a dedicated youth coach and certified 3P therapist based in Aalborg, Denmark. Established with a clear mission to make mental health support accessible and stigma-free, the practice specializes in helping teenagers and young adults navigate emotional and psychological challenges. Kirsten operates from the belief that every individual is inherently mentally healthy and that the path back to balance, joy, and self-confidence is shorter than most young people think. With a warm, non-judgmental approach, she offers an alternative to traditional psychological services, emphasizing short waiting times, affordable rates, and flexible access. Since its inception, Coach Aalborg has positioned itself as a trusted local resource for youth mental wellness in the Aalborg region and beyond through online sessions. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Individual Coaching for Anxiety and Stress Management — One-on-one sessions targeting anxiety, stress symptoms, and daily overwhelm to restore inner calm and mental balance. 🎓 Individual Coaching for Depression and Low Mood — Support for young people experiencing sadness, depression, and emotional heaviness to rediscover joy and life engagement. 🎓 Coaching for Thought Chaos and Rumination ("Tankemylder") — A structured coaching line focused on breaking free from obsessive overthinking, worry spirals, and mental clutter. 🎓 Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence Coaching — Helps young clients overcome self-doubt, fear of failure, and negative self-perception to build authentic self-worth. 🎓 Life Transition Coaching — Tailored support for major changes such as moving away from home, starting university, beginning a new job, or relocating to a new city. 🎓 Exam and Academic Pressure Coaching — Specific guidance for students worried about exams, large assignments, or thesis work, reducing performance anxiety. 🎓 Career and Job-Readiness Coaching — Assistance for young adults entering the job market or changing careers, addressing fears about competence and employability. 🎓 Relationship and Social Skills Coaching — Helps clients navigate difficulties with friends, family, romantic partners, and social expectations. 🎓 Coaching for Physical Anxiety Symptoms — Support for those experiencing bodily manifestations of anxiety such as heart palpitations and panic attacks. 🎓 3P Principles-Based Therapy Program — A foundational coaching track based on "De 3 Principper" (The Three Principles), exploring how thought creates feeling and how innate mental health can be accessed. 🎓 Online Coaching via Zoom or FaceTime — Fully remote individual coaching sessions offering the same therapeutic depth as in-person meetings. 🎓 In-Person Clinic Coaching — Face-to-face sessions conducted at the private clinic in Aalborg SØ. Specialties 🎯 Youth and adolescent mental health (teenagers to young adults) 🎯 Anxiety disorders and panic attacks 🎯 Stress and burnout prevention 🎯 Depression and low mood states 🎯 Chronic worry and rumination ("tankemylder") 🎯 Low self-esteem and self-worth issues 🎯 Life transitions and adjustment challenges 🎯 Academic and exam-related anxiety 🎯 Career-entry anxiety and workplace stress 🎯 Interpersonal relationships and social dynamics 🎯 Somatic symptoms of anxiety (heart palpitations, etc.) 🎯 The 3 Principles (De 3 Principper) psychological framework Methods & Approach Coach Aalborg works through the lens of "De 3 Principper" (The Three Principles), a paradigm-shifting psychological understanding gaining traction in Denmark. Unlike traditional psychology, which often operates from a broken/fix model requiring intensive analysis of past trauma and difficult thoughts, the 3P approach assumes innate mental health. Kirsten Svane Riis guides clients to understand the fundamental mechanics of how the mind creates thought and feeling, helping them see that their reality is often a projection of their thinking rather than objective truth. Through open, positive dialogue and metaphors (such as viewing thoughts as writing on a window that one can look through), clients naturally disengage from limiting thought patterns without forceful techniques. The method is experiential and insight-based; change emerges from understanding rather than behavioral exercises, often producing noticeable relief within just a few sessions. Who It's For Teenagers and young adults feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression; young people trapped in cycles of worry about the past, present, or future; individuals who hold back in social or academic settings due to fear of saying or doing something wrong; those who feel defined by past experiences and struggle with intrusive rumination; young people who over-analyze social interactions, messages, and others' opinions; students facing exams, large academic assignments, or thesis pressure; recent graduates or young professionals anxious about job performance or employability; individuals struggling with friendships, family dynamics, or romantic relationships; young people who have recently moved to a new city or started a new study program and feel unsettled; those experiencing physical anxiety symptoms such as heart palpitations or panic attacks; anyone seeking a short-term, insight-based alternative to long-term traditional therapy; and Danish-speaking youth in the Aalborg region or those preferring online coaching. Facilities & Practical Info Private clinic located in Aalborg SØ, Denmark, serving as the primary in-person venue. Online sessions available via Zoom and FaceTime for clients across Denmark or those preferring remote access. Flexible scheduling with appointments typically available within a short waiting period. Emergency/acute appointment slots offered for urgent mental health needs. Individual one-on-one format only; no group programs mentioned. Service language: Danish. Payment: 570 DKK per hour including VAT, positioning the service as an affordable alternative to psychologist consultations. Location Address: Gugvej 152A, 9210 Aalborg SØ, Denmark Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Short waiting times and quick appointment availability compared to traditional public psychology services ✅ Budget-friendly pricing at 570 DKK/hour incl. VAT, making mental health support financially accessible ✅ Emergency/acute sessions available for clients in immediate distress ✅ Dual delivery model: comfortable in-person clinic in Aalborg or convenient online sessions ✅ Highly personalized attention from the founder and sole practitioner, Kirsten Svane Riis ✅ Evidence-informed alternative framework (The 3 Principles) focusing on innate wellness rather than pathology ✅ Often effective within a few sessions, reducing the need for long-term commitment ✅ Youth-centric specialization ensuring age-relevant understanding and rapport