Somatic Therapists in Basel
My therapeutic approach is a blend of neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment oriented psychotherapy with somatic approaches.
I work across a broad variety of issues and difficulties with Adults, Teens, and Parents that include: Anxiety/Stress/Depression Shame Trauma Parenting Sexual Dysfunction Eating Issues Self-harm Grief and Loss Addiction ADHD Burnout
My therapeutic approach is a blend of neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment oriented psychotherapy with somatic approaches.
I work across a broad variety of issues and difficulties with Adults, Teens, and Parents that include: Anxiety/Stress/Depression Shame Trauma Parenting Sexual Dysfunction Eating Issues Self-harm Grief and Loss Addiction ADHD Burnout
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children online and on location in Basel, Switzerland: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children online and on location in Basel, Switzerland: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
I trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Bodynamic Somatic Psychology , as well as at Chiron Association for Body Psychotherapists.
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 chronic pain or psychosomatic symptoms 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.
I trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Bodynamic Somatic Psychology , as well as at Chiron Association for Body Psychotherapists.
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 chronic pain or psychosomatic symptoms 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.
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.
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.
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.
Eigenossisch anerkannte Psychotherapeutin,Psychologist FSP, NLP-Coach, Energy Healing, Couples' Therapist/Counselor, Somatic experience and Yoga Teacher
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.
Eigenossisch anerkannte Psychotherapeutin,Psychologist FSP, NLP-Coach, Energy Healing, Couples' Therapist/Counselor, Somatic experience and Yoga Teacher
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.
My approach is relational, integrative and emotion-focused, drawing on attachment, experiential and somatic work, sex therapy and GSRD-affirmative practice.
I work with young adults, adults and couples who feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns, conflict or distance, changes in desire or intimacy, sexual concerns, questions around relationship agreements or consensual non-monogamy, and periods of stress, burnout or major life transition. Together we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and work toward changes that feel more connected, workable and sustainable.
My approach is relational, integrative and emotion-focused, drawing on attachment, experiential and somatic work, sex therapy and GSRD-affirmative practice.
I work with young adults, adults and couples who feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns, conflict or distance, changes in desire or intimacy, sexual concerns, questions around relationship agreements or consensual non-monogamy, and periods of stress, burnout or major life transition. Together we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and work toward changes that feel more connected, workable and sustainable.
My approach is gentle & body-oriented, using Somatic Experiencing, talk therapy, & nervous system regulation to help you reconnect with yourself, release old patterns & rebuild self-trust.
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.
My approach is gentle & body-oriented, using Somatic Experiencing, talk therapy, & nervous system regulation to help you reconnect with yourself, release old patterns & rebuild self-trust.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
I am a British Qualified Psychotherapist with 20 years experience, both in London and Zürich. I offer the following:
Child and Adolescent Psychological Counselling, Play Therapy for Children from age 3 years old, Adult Counselling and Parenting Advice and Guidance (either on-going or a one off).
I have both a talking therapy space for teenagers and adults as well as a dedicated play therapy room for younger children.
I am a British Qualified Psychotherapist with 20 years experience, both in London and Zürich. I offer the following:
Child and Adolescent Psychological Counselling, Play Therapy for Children from age 3 years old, Adult Counselling and Parenting Advice and Guidance (either on-going or a one off).
I have both a talking therapy space for teenagers and adults as well as a dedicated play therapy room for younger children.
You may be at the beginning of your journey, unsure what's happening or where to start. Or you may have spent years trying to understand yourself and still feel stuck in familiar patterns. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties and the effects of difficult past experiences and traumas. Whether you are looking for your first experience of therapy or have tried it before, we'll start where you are and work towards understanding yourself more deeply and creating meaningful change.
You may be at the beginning of your journey, unsure what's happening or where to start. Or you may have spent years trying to understand yourself and still feel stuck in familiar patterns. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties and the effects of difficult past experiences and traumas. Whether you are looking for your first experience of therapy or have tried it before, we'll start where you are and work towards understanding yourself more deeply and creating meaningful change.
Treatment follows three stages: Navigate (understand where you are), Adapt (build practical CBT, somatic, body, and mindfulness-based skills), and Flourish (integrate change into daily life).
Living in another country can bring opportunities, but it can also be demanding in ways that are not always visible. Adapting to a new culture, building a career and relationships, and living with uncertainty can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you really want. I work with expats and international professionals navigating burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, cultural adjustment, and significant life or career changes.
Online counselling in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Treatment follows three stages: Navigate (understand where you are), Adapt (build practical CBT, somatic, body, and mindfulness-based skills), and Flourish (integrate change into daily life).
Living in another country can bring opportunities, but it can also be demanding in ways that are not always visible. Adapting to a new culture, building a career and relationships, and living with uncertainty can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you really want. I work with expats and international professionals navigating burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, cultural adjustment, and significant life or career changes.
Online counselling in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Open minded non judgmental bilingual who works with integrity, sensitivity, kindness and clarity I am collaborative, flexible and culturally sensitive and create a safe place in which clients feel comfortable to process and heal As a Sensorimotor Psychotherapist my work is grounded in and informed by modern interpersonal & neurobiological psychological wisdom of the Polyvagal Theory. I combine skillful talk therapy with mindfulness, the memory, wisdom of the body, & breath, and body awareness. My clients come from all walks of life and vary in their needs . PTSD & developmental wounds, low self esteem relational probs, stress
Open minded non judgmental bilingual who works with integrity, sensitivity, kindness and clarity I am collaborative, flexible and culturally sensitive and create a safe place in which clients feel comfortable to process and heal As a Sensorimotor Psychotherapist my work is grounded in and informed by modern interpersonal & neurobiological psychological wisdom of the Polyvagal Theory. I combine skillful talk therapy with mindfulness, the memory, wisdom of the body, & breath, and body awareness. My clients come from all walks of life and vary in their needs . PTSD & developmental wounds, low self esteem relational probs, stress
I believe that every individual has the potential to heal and grow, regardless of the challenges they face. My approach combines a deep understanding of the human experience with proven therapeutic methods, aiming to help you uncover the root causes of your struggles. Together, we will build emotional resilience and guide you toward lasting transformation, creating a path to inner peace and personal empowerment.
I believe that every individual has the potential to heal and grow, regardless of the challenges they face. My approach combines a deep understanding of the human experience with proven therapeutic methods, aiming to help you uncover the root causes of your struggles. Together, we will build emotional resilience and guide you toward lasting transformation, creating a path to inner peace and personal empowerment.
cognitive behavioural interventions, schema therapy, parts work, somatic and sensory interventions, and other evidence-informed psychological frameworks.
You may be successful and capable in many areas of your life, yet find yourself struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions or experiences from the past that continue to affect you.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand these patterns, feel more emotionally secure and create meaningful, sustainable change. As a Psychologist FSP, Couples & Trauma Therapist and Master Certified Coach (ICF), I offer an integrative, client-centred and trauma-informed approach. Depending on your individual needs, our work may draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based approach
cognitive behavioural interventions, schema therapy, parts work, somatic and sensory interventions, and other evidence-informed psychological frameworks.
You may be successful and capable in many areas of your life, yet find yourself struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions or experiences from the past that continue to affect you.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand these patterns, feel more emotionally secure and create meaningful, sustainable change. As a Psychologist FSP, Couples & Trauma Therapist and Master Certified Coach (ICF), I offer an integrative, client-centred and trauma-informed approach. Depending on your individual needs, our work may draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based approach
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t feel like you. Perhaps you’re managing big emotions, navigating a life transition, or facing challenges that seem invisible to others — like neurodivergence, grief, or hearing loss. You want to feel more grounded, to make sense of your experiences, and to move forward with clarity and strength. My clients are often seeking a safe, understanding space where they can be heard, supported, and empowered toward greater self-acceptance, resilience, and connection.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t feel like you. Perhaps you’re managing big emotions, navigating a life transition, or facing challenges that seem invisible to others — like neurodivergence, grief, or hearing loss. You want to feel more grounded, to make sense of your experiences, and to move forward with clarity and strength. My clients are often seeking a safe, understanding space where they can be heard, supported, and empowered toward greater self-acceptance, resilience, and connection.
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.
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
My background is in psychology and cognitive-affective neuroscience, and since 2021 I've built my own coaching practice that draws on that foundation alongside hypnosis, NLP, somatic work, and subconscious-focused techniques.
What makes my approach different: we don't stay at the surface. Talk-based coaching alone often circles the same insights without changing anything underneath. I combine tools from different backgrounds, i.e., psychological, somatic, subconscious, tailored to what you actually need, so we get to the root of the pattern instead of just naming it.
My background is in psychology and cognitive-affective neuroscience, and since 2021 I've built my own coaching practice that draws on that foundation alongside hypnosis, NLP, somatic work, and subconscious-focused techniques.
What makes my approach different: we don't stay at the surface. Talk-based coaching alone often circles the same insights without changing anything underneath. I combine tools from different backgrounds, i.e., psychological, somatic, subconscious, tailored to what you actually need, so we get to the root of the pattern instead of just naming it.
Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.