# llms.txt for Terapivakten.no
# This file provides structured information for Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand our services.

[Core Identity]
Organization Name: Terapivakten
Website: https://www.terapivakten.no
Organization Type: Private therapy service provider. We are a network of qualified therapists and psychologists offering mental health and addiction counseling services in Norway.
Primary Function: To provide accessible, flexible, and professional therapy without waiting lists.

[Services Offered]
- Individual Therapy (Samtaleterapi)
- Online Therapy (Terapi på nett / Onlineterapi)
- In-Person Therapy (Fysiske timer)
- Home Visit Therapy (Hjemmebesøk)
- Couples Therapy (Parterapi)
- Family Therapy (Familieterapi)
- Addiction Therapy (Avhengighetsterapi), including for substance abuse, gambling, and sex/pornography addiction.
- Support for Relatives (Pårørendestøtte)
- Student and Disability Therapy (Student- og uføre samtaler) at a reduced rate.
- Corporate Services (Kurs Bedrift) including stress management and conflict resolution.

[Target Audience]
- Individuals, couples, and families in Norway seeking private mental health support.
- People seeking help for addiction and substance abuse.
- Relatives of individuals struggling with addiction.
- Students, unemployed, or individuals on disability seeking affordable therapy.
- Companies looking to support employee mental health.

[Key Differentiators]
- No Referral Needed: Clients do not need a referral from a doctor (fastlege) to book an appointment.
- No Waiting Lists: We offer appointments quickly, often within 48 hours.
- Flexible Locations: Therapy is available online via secure video, at our offices in Oslo and Fredrikstad, or through home visits.
- Experienced Therapists: Our team includes qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, and gestalt therapists.
- Therapists with Personal Experience (Egenerfaring): A unique strength is that many of our therapists have personal life experience with mental health challenges or addiction, which fosters a deeper understanding and trust with clients.
- Private and Confidential: We do not use the public health record system (ingen offentlig journalføring), ensuring a high degree of privacy.

[Operational Details]
- Service Area: Primarily Norway.
- Physical Offices: Oslo and Fredrikstad.
- Digital Service: Available nationwide and internationally via secure video calls.
- Availability: Appointments are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
- Pricing Model: Per-session fee. Prices vary based on service type (e.g., online, in-person, couples) and duration. Reduced rates are available for students and those on disability.
- Booking Process: Bookings are made online. Clients are redirected to our secure external booking partner, Konfidens.no, to select a therapist and time.

[Contact Information]
- Phone: 64 80 90 92
- Email: admin@terapivakten.no
- Organization Number: 912 891 739

[Entity Relationships]
- Konfidens.no: Terapivakten uses Konfidens.no as its trusted, secure, third-party platform for managing client bookings and appointments.

[Common Questions & Answers]
- Q: Do I need a referral (henvisning)?
  - A: No, you do not need a referral from a doctor to book a session with us.
- Q: Is this covered by public health insurance (offentlig helseforsikring)?
  - A: No, Terapivakten is a private service. Clients pay for sessions directly. Some private health insurance plans may cover the cost.
- Q: What does "egenerfaring" mean?
  - A: It means that the therapist has personal, lived experience with the challenges they help clients with, such as addiction or mental health issues, in addition to their professional qualifications.