Johan Berg

Johan Berg is a doctoral student at the School of Social Work, Lund University, and a licensed psychologist, certified psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst (IPA) specializing in clinical psychology. He has over 25 years of experience in psychiatry and private practice, with extensive teaching and supervision roles at Lund University.

Research Interests: His research focuses on psychotherapists' feelings and reactions during therapy, known as countertransference, exploring patterns and reflective practices. His work aligns with psychodynamic therapy and therapist-patient dynamics.

Publications & Projects: His recent publications analyze countertransference patterns, including validation of the Therapist Response Questionnaire. He leads a PhD project titled The psychotherapist's feelings and reactions in psychotherapy (2020–2024), supervised by experts in clinical psychology.

Professional Roles: He combines clinical work at Psykologbyrån in Malmö with academic duties, previously serving as course director for psychodynamic psychotherapy training at Lund University. His affiliations include the School of Social Work and credentials as a supervisor trained according to Swedish Higher Education Authority standards.