Psychoanalytic Therapists in Bern
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.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psychoanalytic Therapy can provide a more holistic view of your challenges and strengths, leading to more comprehensive and lasting transformation.
I am a global therapist working within an international company and in private practice in Switzerland, offering personalized in-person and online counseling. I support company employees, individuals, couples, and parents of children and adolescents, including guidance in positive parenting. My work focuses on emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. I provide services in English, drawing on strong academic foundations and extensive practical experience. Each session is tailored to the client’s unique story. I create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psychoanalytic Therapy can provide a more holistic view of your challenges and strengths, leading to more comprehensive and lasting transformation.
I am a global therapist working within an international company and in private practice in Switzerland, offering personalized in-person and online counseling. I support company employees, individuals, couples, and parents of children and adolescents, including guidance in positive parenting. My work focuses on emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. I provide services in English, drawing on strong academic foundations and extensive practical experience. Each session is tailored to the client’s unique story. I create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings.
We can all find life uncertain and overwhelming at times. Sometimes a crisis arises that feels unresolvable without professional help, or maybe events from the past weigh on us for no apparent reason. I have found the most common reasons to seek psychotherapy are related to depression, stress, anxiety, challenges with eating, and relationship problems. Experience shows that our psyche is able to bring itself back into balance and heal itself, given the right circumstances. Therapy provides a supportive environment to discuss such concerns, explore underlying causes and strengthen our ability to make desired life changes.
We can all find life uncertain and overwhelming at times. Sometimes a crisis arises that feels unresolvable without professional help, or maybe events from the past weigh on us for no apparent reason. I have found the most common reasons to seek psychotherapy are related to depression, stress, anxiety, challenges with eating, and relationship problems. Experience shows that our psyche is able to bring itself back into balance and heal itself, given the right circumstances. Therapy provides a supportive environment to discuss such concerns, explore underlying causes and strengthen our ability to make desired life changes.
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.
Online Therapists
I am a psychological counsellor and co-founder of the private practice Therapy Central in Zurich where I support individuals to find clarity and navigate life's challenges related to career direction, relationships, emotional well-being, and questions of meaning. I am also the author of the workbook From Crisis to Contribution, a science-based guide for anyone navigating a period of change, uncertainty, and stress.
I am a psychological counsellor and co-founder of the private practice Therapy Central in Zurich where I support individuals to find clarity and navigate life's challenges related to career direction, relationships, emotional well-being, and questions of meaning. I am also the author of the workbook From Crisis to Contribution, a science-based guide for anyone navigating a period of change, uncertainty, and stress.
Often, we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, or no longer like ourselves. This may show up as burnout, anxiety, or the impact of trauma, illness, or life transitions—even when we understand what’s happening. Many people I work with are navigating change, high-pressure environments, or life as an expat. Together, we create a grounded, supportive space to slow down and listen more deeply to both mind and body, helping you process what feels overwhelming, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more stability and clarity.
Often, we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, or no longer like ourselves. This may show up as burnout, anxiety, or the impact of trauma, illness, or life transitions—even when we understand what’s happening. Many people I work with are navigating change, high-pressure environments, or life as an expat. Together, we create a grounded, supportive space to slow down and listen more deeply to both mind and body, helping you process what feels overwhelming, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more stability and clarity.
Trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in Jungian analytical psychology, my approach is warm, practical, and deeply human.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, painful past experiences, and patterns that seem to repeat despite their best efforts to change them. I believe meaningful psychological work depends on genuine human connection, and I bring myself to the work as a real person. Together, we can attend to what is causing distress now while also exploring the deeper patterns, experiences, and meanings shaping your life.
Trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in Jungian analytical psychology, my approach is warm, practical, and deeply human.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, painful past experiences, and patterns that seem to repeat despite their best efforts to change them. I believe meaningful psychological work depends on genuine human connection, and I bring myself to the work as a real person. Together, we can attend to what is causing distress now while also exploring the deeper patterns, experiences, and meanings shaping your life.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. I hold a Master's degree and a UK professional accreditation.
The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Body image, Depression, Gender identity, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual orientation, and Relational difficulties. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences and resolving internal and or relational conflicts.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. I hold a Master's degree and a UK professional accreditation.
The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Body image, Depression, Gender identity, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual orientation, and Relational difficulties. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences and resolving internal and or relational conflicts.
My work has psychoanalytic roots, but no rulebook: it grows around each person, as they are.
Sessions take place fully online, in French or English, and are open to adolescents and adults living or working in Switzerland. If you live abroad, my door is open too: feel free to reach out, and we'll explore the possibilities together.
I offer a non-judgemental space where your story is heard within its cultural and social context, and where psychotherapy follows your pace and needs. Curious and open, I work from a simple belief: meaning and growth are within reach for everyone.
My work has psychoanalytic roots, but no rulebook: it grows around each person, as they are.
Sessions take place fully online, in French or English, and are open to adolescents and adults living or working in Switzerland. If you live abroad, my door is open too: feel free to reach out, and we'll explore the possibilities together.
I offer a non-judgemental space where your story is heard within its cultural and social context, and where psychotherapy follows your pace and needs. Curious and open, I work from a simple belief: meaning and growth are within reach for everyone.
Together we explore in complex or/and challenging life and work situations your personal strenghts and ressources. I work with empathy, kindness, social intelligence and on eye level, respectful and humorous.
Together we explore in complex or/and challenging life and work situations your personal strenghts and ressources. I work with empathy, kindness, social intelligence and on eye level, respectful and humorous.
I am often contacted by people who have moved to a new country or city, perhaps because I myself have been a migrant since 2018, when I left Brazil. On the other hand, I have patients who have never lived anywhere other than their hometown. In both cases, people often seek a sense of belonging - something we seem to be struggling with when we decide to see a psychologist. Sometimes the world changes around us or within us, and we may fear losing precious things: loved ones, cherished places, our time, our sanity, or even ourselves. It can be hard to picture our place in the world when so much changes and feels overwhelming.
I am often contacted by people who have moved to a new country or city, perhaps because I myself have been a migrant since 2018, when I left Brazil. On the other hand, I have patients who have never lived anywhere other than their hometown. In both cases, people often seek a sense of belonging - something we seem to be struggling with when we decide to see a psychologist. Sometimes the world changes around us or within us, and we may fear losing precious things: loved ones, cherished places, our time, our sanity, or even ourselves. It can be hard to picture our place in the world when so much changes and feels overwhelming.
Specialized in eating disorders and Sport psychology, I treat depression, anxiety and stress, burnout, sexuality issue, couple and parenting issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sophrology, Mindfulness therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Rorschach Test.
Specialized in eating disorders and Sport psychology, I treat depression, anxiety and stress, burnout, sexuality issue, couple and parenting issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sophrology, Mindfulness therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Rorschach Test.
My practice is a space where individuals can explore untapped resources and search for their own unique voice. It is a space for deep empathy and reflection; a space for self-discovery. I work with people from diverse backgrounds around the world facing a wide range of issues spanning from personal, relationship or professional crises, to existential and health-related challenges. The emphasis here is on forging a personal path not on mere adaptation to the demands of one’s social milieu. For more please reade here: https://www.evangelostsempelis.com/en/blog/reflections-on-my-analytical-practice/
My practice is a space where individuals can explore untapped resources and search for their own unique voice. It is a space for deep empathy and reflection; a space for self-discovery. I work with people from diverse backgrounds around the world facing a wide range of issues spanning from personal, relationship or professional crises, to existential and health-related challenges. The emphasis here is on forging a personal path not on mere adaptation to the demands of one’s social milieu. For more please reade here: https://www.evangelostsempelis.com/en/blog/reflections-on-my-analytical-practice/
I work with adults navigating major life transitions, existential crises, and the search for identity, meaning, and individuation.
My approach is grounded in Jungian analytical psychology, with a particular focus on the method of Active Imagination. It offers a space to explore unconscious processes, deepen self-understanding, and foster lasting psychological change.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in Germany and a psychologist in Switzerland. I offer in-person sessions in Munich and Zurich, as well as online consultations in English, German, and Russian.
Active Imagination groups in Zurich are planned to begin in 2027.
I work with adults navigating major life transitions, existential crises, and the search for identity, meaning, and individuation.
My approach is grounded in Jungian analytical psychology, with a particular focus on the method of Active Imagination. It offers a space to explore unconscious processes, deepen self-understanding, and foster lasting psychological change.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in Germany and a psychologist in Switzerland. I offer in-person sessions in Munich and Zurich, as well as online consultations in English, German, and Russian.
Active Imagination groups in Zurich are planned to begin in 2027.
About Saeed Behckam: •Master degree in Clinical Psychology •Member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) •American Psychological Association (APA)Besides English language I also welcome people of Persian/Farsi language.
About Saeed Behckam: •Master degree in Clinical Psychology •Member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) •American Psychological Association (APA)Besides English language I also welcome people of Persian/Farsi language.
Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.