Therapists in 1009

Katharina Westphal Katie
Counsellor, MSc
Serves Area
Feeling as though you are carrying too much on your shoulders, without knowing how to lighten it? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, or moving through a separation or divorce where the pain hasn’t eased. Are you trying to become pregnant and finding the journey far harder than you expected, or navigating pregnancy or the postpartum period and struggling to feel the joy you were told should come naturally. Living with the impact of past experiences that still feel present—sometimes this shows up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, numbness, or a sense of being stuck?
Feeling as though you are carrying too much on your shoulders, without knowing how to lighten it? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, or moving through a separation or divorce where the pain hasn’t eased. Are you trying to become pregnant and finding the journey far harder than you expected, or navigating pregnancy or the postpartum period and struggling to feel the joy you were told should come naturally. Living with the impact of past experiences that still feel present—sometimes this shows up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, numbness, or a sense of being stuck?
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Ashley Allen Counseling
Counsellor, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You want to wake up excited about your life, but lately that’s felt like a far off dream. Life as an immigrant or expat in Switzerland hasn’t turned out like you thought it would. Navigating big changes and cultural differences on top of depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues feels overwhelming and you aren’t sure where to go from here. Whether you’re trying to adjust to a new country, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just craving more peace and purpose, you are not alone. Therapy with me can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels like yours again.
You want to wake up excited about your life, but lately that’s felt like a far off dream. Life as an immigrant or expat in Switzerland hasn’t turned out like you thought it would. Navigating big changes and cultural differences on top of depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues feels overwhelming and you aren’t sure where to go from here. Whether you’re trying to adjust to a new country, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just craving more peace and purpose, you are not alone. Therapy with me can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels like yours again.
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Sanam Bamshad
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. I work through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework. I view each of my clients as unique and thus their needs and presenting problems as unique. Therefore, I do not believe that one method or technique works for everyone. I strongly believe in collaboration, and transparency with my clients. I firmly believe that each clients is the best expert in their own lives and I see myself as an agent who can assist them in reaching the goals that they set for themselves.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. I work through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework. I view each of my clients as unique and thus their needs and presenting problems as unique. Therefore, I do not believe that one method or technique works for everyone. I strongly believe in collaboration, and transparency with my clients. I firmly believe that each clients is the best expert in their own lives and I see myself as an agent who can assist them in reaching the goals that they set for themselves.
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Claire Smith
Counsellor, MA
1006 Lausanne
Sometimes life feels heavier than you expected. Whether it’s adjusting to a new country, navigating relationships, coping with loss, or trying to find yourself again, you might feel overwhelmed or stuck. Maybe anxiety, depression, ADHD, or past trauma keep showing up and making daily life harder. Wherever you’re at, you don’t have to face this on your own. I offer a calm, compassionate space for you to feel heard and reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you. Together, we’ll explore the parts of yourself that feel stuck and help you uncover your strengths and inner wisdom to help guide your healing and growth.
Sometimes life feels heavier than you expected. Whether it’s adjusting to a new country, navigating relationships, coping with loss, or trying to find yourself again, you might feel overwhelmed or stuck. Maybe anxiety, depression, ADHD, or past trauma keep showing up and making daily life harder. Wherever you’re at, you don’t have to face this on your own. I offer a calm, compassionate space for you to feel heard and reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you. Together, we’ll explore the parts of yourself that feel stuck and help you uncover your strengths and inner wisdom to help guide your healing and growth.
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Ana Catarina de Oliveira
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Serves Area
If you are struggling with your emotions, with your life in general, with your job, your family or with some health problem I can help you! Using an integrative approach, combining the Internal Family Systems, the Polyvagal theory and doing some somatique work, we are able to unlock, unburden and regulate your emotions, your nervous system and your body.
If you are struggling with your emotions, with your life in general, with your job, your family or with some health problem I can help you! Using an integrative approach, combining the Internal Family Systems, the Polyvagal theory and doing some somatique work, we are able to unlock, unburden and regulate your emotions, your nervous system and your body.
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Martina Leavy
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
I specialise in working with anglophone expatriates in Switzerland. My professional interest lies in working with ADHD diagnosed adults, helping clients struggling with illness or grief. I also work with couples facing difficulties. I take into account you and your personal and cultural circumstances, and use elements of different approaches (e.g., CBT and Existential therapy) to help you explore your needs and set realistic goals to achieve them. I am SGfB registered intergrative psychological counsellor.
I specialise in working with anglophone expatriates in Switzerland. My professional interest lies in working with ADHD diagnosed adults, helping clients struggling with illness or grief. I also work with couples facing difficulties. I take into account you and your personal and cultural circumstances, and use elements of different approaches (e.g., CBT and Existential therapy) to help you explore your needs and set realistic goals to achieve them. I am SGfB registered intergrative psychological counsellor.
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Jean-Jacques Joris
Counsellor, MA Psyc
1278 La Rippe
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 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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Grace Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Serves Area
Are you struggling with work stress/burnout, anxiety e.g. OCD, trauma, illness, relationship issues or navigating personal growth? You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m an experienced Clinical Psychologist (UK trained) offering consultation and counselling tailored to your needs. With over 20 years' experience helping individuals overcome challenges related to personal development, I am committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to heal and grow
Are you struggling with work stress/burnout, anxiety e.g. OCD, trauma, illness, relationship issues or navigating personal growth? You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m an experienced Clinical Psychologist (UK trained) offering consultation and counselling tailored to your needs. With over 20 years' experience helping individuals overcome challenges related to personal development, I am committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to heal and grow
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Dianne Goette
Counsellor, MA
1091 Grandvaux
I provide individual counselling and coaching for individuals ages 18 and up. I focus on looking for glimmers of resilience while acknowledging any psychopathological issues. I look at the person holistically – their family history, culture, current environment, relationships and unconscious processes – while leveraging their innate ability to self-actualize and be resilient and honoring their freedom to choose. I counsel in the areas of trauma, self-harm, stress reduction, anxiety and panic attacks, depressi
I provide individual counselling and coaching for individuals ages 18 and up. I focus on looking for glimmers of resilience while acknowledging any psychopathological issues. I look at the person holistically – their family history, culture, current environment, relationships and unconscious processes – while leveraging their innate ability to self-actualize and be resilient and honoring their freedom to choose. I counsel in the areas of trauma, self-harm, stress reduction, anxiety and panic attacks, depressi
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Ashley Ringger
Psychologist, MA, FSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Solutions-, strengths-, and future-focused psychologist working with individuals, couples, intending parents, families, and young people on situational stress, anxiety, and depression. I also work with employees, teams, and leaders on professional development, employee mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion. By using psychology, coaching, counseling, and mentoring as preventative mental health care, we will gather insights, remove blockers, and create action plans for your career development, life transition, and personal growth.
Solutions-, strengths-, and future-focused psychologist working with individuals, couples, intending parents, families, and young people on situational stress, anxiety, and depression. I also work with employees, teams, and leaders on professional development, employee mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion. By using psychology, coaching, counseling, and mentoring as preventative mental health care, we will gather insights, remove blockers, and create action plans for your career development, life transition, and personal growth.
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Sarah Hargreaves
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
My way of working focuses on (re)connecting our minds, hearts and bodies so that we can have more ease when relating to ourselves, others and the various aspects of our lives. I work with older adolescents, young adults and adults, and also with parent - child relationships. I'll commit to having a collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship with you where you are the expert in your own inner world and life experiences. I'm here to support you to explore what is getting in the way of you having what you most want for yourself. We will look back on your life, but will mostly work on your experiences in the here and now.
My way of working focuses on (re)connecting our minds, hearts and bodies so that we can have more ease when relating to ourselves, others and the various aspects of our lives. I work with older adolescents, young adults and adults, and also with parent - child relationships. I'll commit to having a collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship with you where you are the expert in your own inner world and life experiences. I'm here to support you to explore what is getting in the way of you having what you most want for yourself. We will look back on your life, but will mostly work on your experiences in the here and now.
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Carolyn Jost
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
1800 Vevey
I’m a Swiss accredited Psychotherapist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and informed by a trauma-aware, relational model. I work with expats on a variety of different topics: cultural transitions, workplace transitions, stress & burnout, sense of belonging, self-criticism, perfectionism, emotional awareness, relationship and family difficulties, etc. I also provide ADHD skills management. Therapy with me is collaborative, combining practical tools with space for reflection, curiosity, and meaningful change.
I’m a Swiss accredited Psychotherapist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and informed by a trauma-aware, relational model. I work with expats on a variety of different topics: cultural transitions, workplace transitions, stress & burnout, sense of belonging, self-criticism, perfectionism, emotional awareness, relationship and family difficulties, etc. I also provide ADHD skills management. Therapy with me is collaborative, combining practical tools with space for reflection, curiosity, and meaningful change.
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Nadia Varandas
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Serves Area
I am committed to support those who want to observe their life from a different perspective. Committed to working on your well-being and mental health. Through listening and reflection, an encounter takes place that enables creativity and change. For young adults, adults and couples.
I am committed to support those who want to observe their life from a different perspective. Committed to working on your well-being and mental health. Through listening and reflection, an encounter takes place that enables creativity and change. For young adults, adults and couples.
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Katherine Rybicki
Counsellor, MA
1260 Nyon
Many of the people I work with are in the middle of a change they didn't fully choose: a move to Switzerland, a career shift, the end of a relationship, or a stage of life that has quietly stopped fitting. Some arrive with anxiety or low mood; others simply feel stuck, flat, or not themselves. Often there is a sense of coping well outwardly while something heavier goes unspoken. I work with adults in English or French, in person in Geneva or Nyon, or online. Together we slow things down enough to make sense of what you are feeling and why, so the patterns making life harder become clearer and more possible to change.
Many of the people I work with are in the middle of a change they didn't fully choose: a move to Switzerland, a career shift, the end of a relationship, or a stage of life that has quietly stopped fitting. Some arrive with anxiety or low mood; others simply feel stuck, flat, or not themselves. Often there is a sense of coping well outwardly while something heavier goes unspoken. I work with adults in English or French, in person in Geneva or Nyon, or online. Together we slow things down enough to make sense of what you are feeling and why, so the patterns making life harder become clearer and more possible to change.
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Natalia Braun
Verified Verified
Serves Area
You are struggling to live a fulfilling life, yet you are not sure what is going on. You might have given it a name, yet it does not help. You might not know at the beginning that your presenting problem is only the surface. We will look together much deeper, at what brought you to that: at your personality.
You are struggling to live a fulfilling life, yet you are not sure what is going on. You might have given it a name, yet it does not help. You might not know at the beginning that your presenting problem is only the surface. We will look together much deeper, at what brought you to that: at your personality.
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Douglas Liddell
Psychiatrist, Dr.med.
Serves Area
Douglas Liddell is a mental coach, psychiatrist and psychotherapist by training. He has 3 complementary academic backgrounds: in medicine, philosophy, psychology and over 12 years of medical practice in psychological/psychiatric support in renowned hospitals and clinics in different countries. He also specialized in cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mental training, mind-body approaches, meditation and brain stimulation techniques. Numerous travels around the world and cultures have enabled him to enrich his therapeutic and holistic approach. Sessions NOT covered by Insurance
Douglas Liddell is a mental coach, psychiatrist and psychotherapist by training. He has 3 complementary academic backgrounds: in medicine, philosophy, psychology and over 12 years of medical practice in psychological/psychiatric support in renowned hospitals and clinics in different countries. He also specialized in cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mental training, mind-body approaches, meditation and brain stimulation techniques. Numerous travels around the world and cultures have enabled him to enrich his therapeutic and holistic approach. Sessions NOT covered by Insurance
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Belinda Cabanes
Counsellor, MA
1263 Crassier
I work mostly with English-speaking women, often expats, who are going through a period of stress, change, or uncertainty. They may be dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the pressures of parenting or care-giving. Some are navigating a diagnosis in the family. Most are thoughtful and motivated, but feel stuck or overwhelmed. They're looking for a steady, respectful space to make sense of things and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work mostly with English-speaking women, often expats, who are going through a period of stress, change, or uncertainty. They may be dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the pressures of parenting or care-giving. Some are navigating a diagnosis in the family. Most are thoughtful and motivated, but feel stuck or overwhelmed. They're looking for a steady, respectful space to make sense of things and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Anabelle Jeanrenaud
Counsellor, MA
1110 Morges
If you are currently struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, grief or you generally consider yourself a sensitive/anxious individual (or even a highly sensitive person) you have come to the right place. I'm an accredited counselor, and I work with adults, teenagers and couples from all walks of life but I'm also a human who has experienced all of the issues listed above. I like to use both professional and personal experiences to inform my work.
If you are currently struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, grief or you generally consider yourself a sensitive/anxious individual (or even a highly sensitive person) you have come to the right place. I'm an accredited counselor, and I work with adults, teenagers and couples from all walks of life but I'm also a human who has experienced all of the issues listed above. I like to use both professional and personal experiences to inform my work.
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Olivia Märcz
Verified Verified
1260 Nyon
Specialised in anxiety, trauma, ADHD & neurodivergence (adolescents & adults), I aim to offer empathy & warmth. I share tools, techniques, the theory behind what works & help build confidence in applying the right coping skills. In addition to my 12 years’ adult counselling experience, I’ve also worked with 3 international schools & a university in Geneva, enabling my understanding of the academic/social pressures on young people & their families. Though Canadian, I’ve been an expat in Africa, Asia, Latin America & Europe; I understand the challenges expats face first hand.
Specialised in anxiety, trauma, ADHD & neurodivergence (adolescents & adults), I aim to offer empathy & warmth. I share tools, techniques, the theory behind what works & help build confidence in applying the right coping skills. In addition to my 12 years’ adult counselling experience, I’ve also worked with 3 international schools & a university in Geneva, enabling my understanding of the academic/social pressures on young people & their families. Though Canadian, I’ve been an expat in Africa, Asia, Latin America & Europe; I understand the challenges expats face first hand.
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Mind Plus
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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FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in1009?

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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.