Strength-Based Therapists in Geneva

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Jean-Jacques Joris
Counsellor, MA Psyc
Verified Verified
1205 Geneva
I am a strong believer in strength-based approaches to human suffering.
I am a Swiss-American counselor and certified coach, with 13 years of clinical and teaching experience as a psychotherapist in the USA (www.twinoaksfarm.com). I offer online, in-person, and equine-assisted services in the Geneva-Lausanne region. As a former diplomat, I know what challenges expatriates face, as well as professionals dealing with high-stress - primary responders, humanitarian workers, military personnel, etc. My clinical specialty and passion is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or relationship issues reconnect with their strengths to live a fulfilling, balanced life, in alignment with their values.
I am a strong believer in strength-based approaches to human suffering.
I am a Swiss-American counselor and certified coach, with 13 years of clinical and teaching experience as a psychotherapist in the USA (www.twinoaksfarm.com). I offer online, in-person, and equine-assisted services in the Geneva-Lausanne region. As a former diplomat, I know what challenges expatriates face, as well as professionals dealing with high-stress - primary responders, humanitarian workers, military personnel, etc. My clinical specialty and passion is helping individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or relationship issues reconnect with their strengths to live a fulfilling, balanced life, in alignment with their values.
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Rebecca Wood Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1202 Geneva
I work with adults in Geneva and surrounding areas who are looking for an English-speaking therapist. Are you are struggling with a change in your life or with unsettling emotions that are difficult to make sense of? Perhaps you are in the middle of a life transition or perhaps you feel that you are stuck in a repetitive and dull place where it feels hard to move? Are you a pregnant woman or a parent of an infant and want some support with the variety of feelings that come with pregnancy and parenthood? Have you moved to Switzerland and are struggling to settle?
I work with adults in Geneva and surrounding areas who are looking for an English-speaking therapist. Are you are struggling with a change in your life or with unsettling emotions that are difficult to make sense of? Perhaps you are in the middle of a life transition or perhaps you feel that you are stuck in a repetitive and dull place where it feels hard to move? Are you a pregnant woman or a parent of an infant and want some support with the variety of feelings that come with pregnancy and parenthood? Have you moved to Switzerland and are struggling to settle?
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Somatic Psychology and Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
1202 Geneva  (Online Only)
Have overwhelming events of the past marked your relationships with yourself and the world? Does your present life context trigger difficult emotional reactions, interpersonal or professional challenges? Do you suffer from lingering mental health issues and want to improve your wellbeing? Therapy can provide a safe transformational opportunity to explore and heal what is difficult in your life. My role is to offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space for understanding, processing and learning how to manage unresolved, often conflicting feelings, thoughts and actions which impact quality of your life and relationships.
Have overwhelming events of the past marked your relationships with yourself and the world? Does your present life context trigger difficult emotional reactions, interpersonal or professional challenges? Do you suffer from lingering mental health issues and want to improve your wellbeing? Therapy can provide a safe transformational opportunity to explore and heal what is difficult in your life. My role is to offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space for understanding, processing and learning how to manage unresolved, often conflicting feelings, thoughts and actions which impact quality of your life and relationships.
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Susanna Harkonen
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva  (Online Only)
Are you exhausted, stressed, unhappy, unmotivated, or outright miserable at work? Have you experienced unfair and devastating events and behaviors at work and have a hard time making sense and recovering? Are you barely coping with your toxic boss, co-workers, and organizational culture? Is your personal life and health suffering because of your work?
Are you exhausted, stressed, unhappy, unmotivated, or outright miserable at work? Have you experienced unfair and devastating events and behaviors at work and have a hard time making sense and recovering? Are you barely coping with your toxic boss, co-workers, and organizational culture? Is your personal life and health suffering because of your work?
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Shagoon Maurya
MA Psyc
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to Asians and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to Asians and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
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Asim Therapy
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva
With extensive experience working with emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.
With extensive experience working with emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.
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Gratie Therapy
Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva
In a therapeutic relationship in which we are ourselves without a social mask and fully present, our brains, the most amazing organs in the universe, are continually shaped. You don't need to succumb to anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions. False fears and wrong beliefs affect all of us, you are not alone. Thoughts are not facts. Once you have become proficient at identifying your automatic thoughts and emotions, you could live the life you love and love the life you live. When thinking about the most meaningful life for yourself, you could also consider your strengths and how to make use of your own great potential.
In a therapeutic relationship in which we are ourselves without a social mask and fully present, our brains, the most amazing organs in the universe, are continually shaped. You don't need to succumb to anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions. False fears and wrong beliefs affect all of us, you are not alone. Thoughts are not facts. Once you have become proficient at identifying your automatic thoughts and emotions, you could live the life you love and love the life you live. When thinking about the most meaningful life for yourself, you could also consider your strengths and how to make use of your own great potential.
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Soraya McMurray
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex  (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome to the first step in making a positive change. My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 14 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds. In the past, in a variety of settings such as a GP’s surgery ,community centers and private practice. I have experience in working with a wide range of concerns and mental health issues, but a few examples are presenting issues such as developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, Asperger’s syndrome, self-harm, relationship and family issues, PTSD, self-esteem and self-identity issues, and life changes.
Hi there and welcome to the first step in making a positive change. My name is Soraya McMurray I am a professional counsellor and life coach with 14 years of working with people from all cultures and backgrounds. In the past, in a variety of settings such as a GP’s surgery ,community centers and private practice. I have experience in working with a wide range of concerns and mental health issues, but a few examples are presenting issues such as developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, Asperger’s syndrome, self-harm, relationship and family issues, PTSD, self-esteem and self-identity issues, and life changes.
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Maureen Goeldlin Pilkington
MA
Verified Verified
1222 Vésenaz
My name is Mojo short for Maureen Josephine. I am a Family Therapist with 25 years of experience in Private Practice and a passion for helping parents of teenagers from all walks of life overcome Financial and emotional challenges and get UNSTUCK. If you are an older single mother who is feeling lonely, frightened, and powerless to create a life that works for you, take heart you have come to the right place. Some of the areas I specialize in are Addiction, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Mindset, and Couples Therapy.
My name is Mojo short for Maureen Josephine. I am a Family Therapist with 25 years of experience in Private Practice and a passion for helping parents of teenagers from all walks of life overcome Financial and emotional challenges and get UNSTUCK. If you are an older single mother who is feeling lonely, frightened, and powerless to create a life that works for you, take heart you have come to the right place. Some of the areas I specialize in are Addiction, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Mindset, and Couples Therapy.
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Online Therapists

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Nathalie Grand
MA
Verified Verified
1637 Charmey
I use Positive Psychology to inspire and help my clients to thrive and flourish. I use a mix of positive psychology, CBT, strength-based and mindfulness approaches. As a certified trainer and nutritionist, I adopt a holistic approach addressing the mind and the body as they mutually influence each other. My aim is for my clients to find meaning in their lives with a strong sense of purpose and to find their balance to be able to flourish.
I use Positive Psychology to inspire and help my clients to thrive and flourish. I use a mix of positive psychology, CBT, strength-based and mindfulness approaches. As a certified trainer and nutritionist, I adopt a holistic approach addressing the mind and the body as they mutually influence each other. My aim is for my clients to find meaning in their lives with a strong sense of purpose and to find their balance to be able to flourish.
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Blume Therapy and Coaching
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
2542 Pieterlen
Is your relationship in trouble? Do you want to develop better communication skills and increase intimacy, respect, and affection in your relationship? Or, are you suffering from feelings of jealousy and insecurity in your relationships? Would you like to overcome obstacles that are standing in your way of you becoming the best version of yourself? Is an international relationship or the ex-pat life leaving you feeling as if a part of yourself is missing? Are stress and anxiety overtaking your life? Do you just need an empathetic ear to listen to you and coach you through a personal or job-related problem?
Is your relationship in trouble? Do you want to develop better communication skills and increase intimacy, respect, and affection in your relationship? Or, are you suffering from feelings of jealousy and insecurity in your relationships? Would you like to overcome obstacles that are standing in your way of you becoming the best version of yourself? Is an international relationship or the ex-pat life leaving you feeling as if a part of yourself is missing? Are stress and anxiety overtaking your life? Do you just need an empathetic ear to listen to you and coach you through a personal or job-related problem?
076 340... Reveal Number
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Dr. Lauren Deimling Johns
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3011 Bern
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
Emotion complements reason in ways which can be confusing, especially considering the social animal we are as humans: living with remarkable sensitivity to one another. Emotion guides us toward knowing our unmet needs. In therapy, only you can be the expert of your inner world's path. It is an honor to accompany you while maintaining focus on your goals, limiting distraction and avoidance behaviors, and fostering opportunities for appropriate self advocacy and self compassion.
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Chiara Flisi
Counsellor
Verified Verified
4500 Solothurn
I am specialized in helping people facing difficult times because of a relationship,family issues,problems at work or just because you feel there Is something you would like to change in your life and you don 't know where to start from.I help you finding your goal and I will guide you to reach It.As an Italian living in Switzerland I enjoy working with Italians who are looking for a coach and counselor with whom they can speak their language and share a common cultural background.
I am specialized in helping people facing difficult times because of a relationship,family issues,problems at work or just because you feel there Is something you would like to change in your life and you don 't know where to start from.I help you finding your goal and I will guide you to reach It.As an Italian living in Switzerland I enjoy working with Italians who are looking for a coach and counselor with whom they can speak their language and share a common cultural background.
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Mind Plus
MA Psyc
Verified Verified
1166 Perroy
Do you need to make a change or grow more? We apply positive psychology concepts and tools intending to switch the focus from what goes wrong to purposely focusing on what goes right to find the motivation to fulfill your potential, the potential you need for self-actualization. Do you need to build better relationships? Mind Plus is a Swiss coaching company focused on strategies for better relationships, dialogue, and understanding across divides.
Do you need to make a change or grow more? We apply positive psychology concepts and tools intending to switch the focus from what goes wrong to purposely focusing on what goes right to find the motivation to fulfill your potential, the potential you need for self-actualization. Do you need to build better relationships? Mind Plus is a Swiss coaching company focused on strategies for better relationships, dialogue, and understanding across divides.
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Martina Hauri
Counsellor
Verified Verified
3012 Bern
Die Traumaberatung ist ein Teilgebiet der psychologischen Beratung, auf das ich mich spezialisiert habe. In der Traumaberatung unterstütze ich Sie dabei, in Ihrem Leben wieder Halt zu finden. Ich helfe Ihnen, das Erlebte zu begreifen und zu verarbeiten und Ihr Leben mit neu gewonnener Stärke wieder selbstbestimmt zu gestalten.
Die Traumaberatung ist ein Teilgebiet der psychologischen Beratung, auf das ich mich spezialisiert habe. In der Traumaberatung unterstütze ich Sie dabei, in Ihrem Leben wieder Halt zu finden. Ich helfe Ihnen, das Erlebte zu begreifen und zu verarbeiten und Ihr Leben mit neu gewonnener Stärke wieder selbstbestimmt zu gestalten.
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Strength-Based Counsellors

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.