Therapists in 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.
I am often referred to people with a migrant background and faces the challenges of adapting to a new country or someone whose intimate relationships and personal goals are changing. They may feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by cultural, social, or relational shifts. Their goal is to regain a sense of belonging, rebuild confidence, and create a fulfilling life amidst change and uncertainty. They want to learn new strategies to deal with the stress and anxiety and to better understand their current life and look forward to a fulfilling life, adapted to the life transition they are about to go through.
I am often referred to people with a migrant background and faces the challenges of adapting to a new country or someone whose intimate relationships and personal goals are changing. They may feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by cultural, social, or relational shifts. Their goal is to regain a sense of belonging, rebuild confidence, and create a fulfilling life amidst change and uncertainty. They want to learn new strategies to deal with the stress and anxiety and to better understand their current life and look forward to a fulfilling life, adapted to the life transition they are about to go through.
Many of my clients are Portuguese-speaking adults and couples living abroad who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional stress, or relationship difficulties. Living in another country can bring opportunities, but also loneliness, pressure, and identity challenges.
Clients often seek therapy when they feel stuck in recurring patterns, struggling with communication in relationships, or experiencing the emotional impact of past experiences.
My work helps people gain clarity, develop emotional regulation, and build healthier and more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
Many of my clients are Portuguese-speaking adults and couples living abroad who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional stress, or relationship difficulties. Living in another country can bring opportunities, but also loneliness, pressure, and identity challenges.
Clients often seek therapy when they feel stuck in recurring patterns, struggling with communication in relationships, or experiencing the emotional impact of past experiences.
My work helps people gain clarity, develop emotional regulation, and build healthier and more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
We experience difficulties in different ways. Often people seek therapy when they have been feeling feeling more anxious, stressed or frustrated more than usual, sometimes indicating a life transition such as relationship problems or difficulties at work. At other times clients get in touch when they noticed that something does not feel good but are still unsure of the reasons that may lie beneath and are keen to develop insight. We will build a shared understanding of current difficulties, and together will identify your hopes, goals and needsI draw from psychological evidence-based approaches to inform your unique treatment plan.
We experience difficulties in different ways. Often people seek therapy when they have been feeling feeling more anxious, stressed or frustrated more than usual, sometimes indicating a life transition such as relationship problems or difficulties at work. At other times clients get in touch when they noticed that something does not feel good but are still unsure of the reasons that may lie beneath and are keen to develop insight. We will build a shared understanding of current difficulties, and together will identify your hopes, goals and needsI draw from psychological evidence-based approaches to inform your unique treatment plan.
I accompany you with cultural sensitivity in your personal development process, using an approach that respects your individuality and cultural background. In English, French or Arabic, it's important that the client can express themselves in their native language to explore their needs.
I accompany you with cultural sensitivity in your personal development process, using an approach that respects your individuality and cultural background. In English, French or Arabic, it's important that the client can express themselves in their native language to explore their needs.
ENG: Multilevel Psychotherapy: I help you either in person or online with: ADHD, Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: ADHS, Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, Burn-Out, Ängsten, Sorgen, Panikattacken, zwanghaften Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen, Depressionen, Essstörungen, Trauma, Trauer.
ENG: Multilevel Psychotherapy: I help you either in person or online with: ADHD, Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: ADHS, Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, Burn-Out, Ängsten, Sorgen, Panikattacken, zwanghaften Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen, Depressionen, Essstörungen, Trauma, Trauer.
I offer psychological online counseling and intervention to adolescents and adults in Portuguese and English and in-person psychological counseling and intervention to children, pre-teens, teens and adults in Portuguese and English.
I offer psychological online counseling and intervention to adolescents and adults in Portuguese and English and in-person psychological counseling and intervention to children, pre-teens, teens and adults in Portuguese and English.
I am an experienced psychologist specialized in providing individual and couple counseling to expats, immigrants, intercultural couples and international souls, living in Zürich, and around the world. Several studies, and my own professional and personal experience, indicate that despite what you might gain from building a life in a country that offers more possibilities and opportunities on various levels; these potentially positive sides are also accompanied by losses, vulnerabilities and various potentially traumatic experiences, particularly challenging for those with a background already marked by neglect, abuse or violence.
I am an experienced psychologist specialized in providing individual and couple counseling to expats, immigrants, intercultural couples and international souls, living in Zürich, and around the world. Several studies, and my own professional and personal experience, indicate that despite what you might gain from building a life in a country that offers more possibilities and opportunities on various levels; these potentially positive sides are also accompanied by losses, vulnerabilities and various potentially traumatic experiences, particularly challenging for those with a background already marked by neglect, abuse or violence.
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.
Hi, I’m Franziska, a Swiss-licensed psychotherapist.
I work with women who have learned to push through, but internally struggle with self-doubt, a sense of not being good enough, and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of work and motherhood.
Many of the women I work with are well reflected and self-aware. They often understand where their patterns come from but still find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand and can't seem to shift on their own.
This is often the point where they choose to reach out for support.
Hi, I’m Franziska, a Swiss-licensed psychotherapist.
I work with women who have learned to push through, but internally struggle with self-doubt, a sense of not being good enough, and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of work and motherhood.
Many of the women I work with are well reflected and self-aware. They often understand where their patterns come from but still find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand and can't seem to shift on their own.
This is often the point where they choose to reach out for support.
My ideal client is someone struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood who is ready to make a change. You feel stuck in negative thought patterns and want to break free from the cycle. Your goal is to build confidence, find balance, and live a more fulfilling life. You are seeking tools to manage your emotions and strategies to change unhelpful behaviours. You want to understand yourself better and are motivated to put in the work to create lasting positive change.
My ideal client is someone struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood who is ready to make a change. You feel stuck in negative thought patterns and want to break free from the cycle. Your goal is to build confidence, find balance, and live a more fulfilling life. You are seeking tools to manage your emotions and strategies to change unhelpful behaviours. You want to understand yourself better and are motivated to put in the work to create lasting positive change.
I help people restore the connection between their mind, body, and heart through revealing journeys into the subconscious to heal what is hidden away. To live this one life on earth with ease, as the person you truly are, and with a heart-filling sense of purpose and wholeness. I provide a compassionate and safe space for inner exploration and healing.
I help people restore the connection between their mind, body, and heart through revealing journeys into the subconscious to heal what is hidden away. To live this one life on earth with ease, as the person you truly are, and with a heart-filling sense of purpose and wholeness. I provide a compassionate and safe space for inner exploration and healing.
Was it curiosity that brought you here? Or perhaps pain, confusion, fear? All of You are welcome here. Years ago, life took me on a journey to find connection and authenticity. It was a gift of being human. There, I learned to embrace the light and dark aspects of myself. I now guide you to explore your body, heart-centered relationships, and authentic expression through touch, breathwork, sound, movement, compassionate inquiry, herbalism, and psychedelic consciousness. I guided hundreds of people in sessions and groups to connect to their deep truth and purpose.
Was it curiosity that brought you here? Or perhaps pain, confusion, fear? All of You are welcome here. Years ago, life took me on a journey to find connection and authenticity. It was a gift of being human. There, I learned to embrace the light and dark aspects of myself. I now guide you to explore your body, heart-centered relationships, and authentic expression through touch, breathwork, sound, movement, compassionate inquiry, herbalism, and psychedelic consciousness. I guided hundreds of people in sessions and groups to connect to their deep truth and purpose.
If you feel stuck in your relationship, your self-esteem is low and you would like to restore your wellbeing, I am here to help! Our work together is often short as you learn with practical tools to shift your mindset, explore your beliefs. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and reconnect to yourself finding your best solutions.I am also NLP practicioner, Counsellor and Couple Counsellor and this allows me to apply the approach that fits you best. Sessions in presence in Solothurn or online.
If you feel stuck in your relationship, your self-esteem is low and you would like to restore your wellbeing, I am here to help! Our work together is often short as you learn with practical tools to shift your mindset, explore your beliefs. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and reconnect to yourself finding your best solutions.I am also NLP practicioner, Counsellor and Couple Counsellor and this allows me to apply the approach that fits you best. Sessions in presence in Solothurn or online.
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?
In a non-clinical setting I work to facilitate change processes, strengthening confidence, encouraging clear Client need-driven actions. I offer Counseling in Italian, English and Spanish. Through a constructive and collaborative process you will have the opportunity to carefully focus on your aim and get those changes you want for yourself, within your family or your couple.
In a non-clinical setting I work to facilitate change processes, strengthening confidence, encouraging clear Client need-driven actions. I offer Counseling in Italian, English and Spanish. Through a constructive and collaborative process you will have the opportunity to carefully focus on your aim and get those changes you want for yourself, within your family or your couple.
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.
As a Master Certified Coach, Clinical Psychologist, Counselor and Couples & Trauma Therapist, I have an integral approach to my clients and will be using methods and tools that stem from complex trauma, adult development and therapeutic interventions to bring about the best versions of my clients: cognitive behavioral therapies, parental coaching, emotional focused individual & couples therapy, stress management, schema therapy, parts & subliminal therapy, regressive & rewind hypnosis, sensory system interventions and other healing techniques for trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. Typically needs 10-12 sessions.
As a Master Certified Coach, Clinical Psychologist, Counselor and Couples & Trauma Therapist, I have an integral approach to my clients and will be using methods and tools that stem from complex trauma, adult development and therapeutic interventions to bring about the best versions of my clients: cognitive behavioral therapies, parental coaching, emotional focused individual & couples therapy, stress management, schema therapy, parts & subliminal therapy, regressive & rewind hypnosis, sensory system interventions and other healing techniques for trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. Typically needs 10-12 sessions.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the “standard” way of living. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the “standard” way of living. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
You may seem fine on the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted—stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed, or struggling to trust yourself and others. Maybe you've experienced painful relationships, boundary violations, or chronic stress that still affect you. You might feel anxious, disconnected, or notice that your body carries tension, even through physical symptoms or autoimmune issues.
You want more than just coping—you want to feel like yourself again. To trust, set boundaries, and move through life with ease. Right now, that might feel impossible. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
You may seem fine on the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted—stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed, or struggling to trust yourself and others. Maybe you've experienced painful relationships, boundary violations, or chronic stress that still affect you. You might feel anxious, disconnected, or notice that your body carries tension, even through physical symptoms or autoimmune issues.
You want more than just coping—you want to feel like yourself again. To trust, set boundaries, and move through life with ease. Right now, that might feel impossible. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
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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.