Culturally Sensitive Therapists in La Sarine

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Fatma Lassoued
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
1700 Fribourg  (Online Only)
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.
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Aleksandra Jeka Psychologue FSP
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
1700 Fribourg
I specialize in difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and the relationship with oneself. I help my clients get in touch with their inner child, learn how to listen to their emotions, validate them, and autoregulate in a safe, healthy way. I also help them with escaping vicious circles. To do so, we work together on the problematic behaviors and beliefs relying on openness, kindness, and lack of judgment. I am sensitive to difficulties encountered by sexual minorities LGBTQ+, neurodivergent adults and expats.
I specialize in difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and the relationship with oneself. I help my clients get in touch with their inner child, learn how to listen to their emotions, validate them, and autoregulate in a safe, healthy way. I also help them with escaping vicious circles. To do so, we work together on the problematic behaviors and beliefs relying on openness, kindness, and lack of judgment. I am sensitive to difficulties encountered by sexual minorities LGBTQ+, neurodivergent adults and expats.
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Aernout Zevenbergen
MA
Verified Verified
1700 Fribourg
Life can be bumpy, sometimes. Change is always happening, be it in love, in work, in health and in the larger world around us. At times it can be useful to have someone by your side to navigate those changes, and increase clarity about the choices available, and the directions you might want to explore. Transitions and transformations are, I believe, what make life interesting - even though tough and rough at intervals. Gaining agency and insight in a place that is non-judgmental will help you make your choices, aligning yourself with your deepest sense of self.
Life can be bumpy, sometimes. Change is always happening, be it in love, in work, in health and in the larger world around us. At times it can be useful to have someone by your side to navigate those changes, and increase clarity about the choices available, and the directions you might want to explore. Transitions and transformations are, I believe, what make life interesting - even though tough and rough at intervals. Gaining agency and insight in a place that is non-judgmental will help you make your choices, aligning yourself with your deepest sense of self.
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Online Therapists

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Meriel Stanton
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
8002 Zürich
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
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Anastasiia Avazashvili
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Verified Verified
1200 Geneva  (Online Only)
With a global perspective, I specialize in providing support worldwide, offering culturally sensitive and tailored counseling services to diverse populations. Swiss-based, compassionate, and solution-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience. Fluent in English, French, Russian, and Ukrainian, I am a member of FSP, AGPsy, and ASCA (Switzerland).
With a global perspective, I specialize in providing support worldwide, offering culturally sensitive and tailored counseling services to diverse populations. Swiss-based, compassionate, and solution-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience. Fluent in English, French, Russian, and Ukrainian, I am a member of FSP, AGPsy, and ASCA (Switzerland).
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Martina Famos
Counsellor
Verified Verified
7550 Scuol
I offer you the opportunity to retreat alone or with your partner to the Engadine/Scuol area, where you can enjoy private walk and talk therapy sessions amidst the beauty of nature. This unique approach to therapy promotes an open and dynamic atmosphere, and being outdoors can help alleviate the intensity of face-to-face conversations, making you feel more relaxed and at ease. The retreats are designed to help you find commitment and momentum, which are two important factors for successful counseling. It also provides a break from your everyday life, so you can focus on your own self-care and well-being.
I offer you the opportunity to retreat alone or with your partner to the Engadine/Scuol area, where you can enjoy private walk and talk therapy sessions amidst the beauty of nature. This unique approach to therapy promotes an open and dynamic atmosphere, and being outdoors can help alleviate the intensity of face-to-face conversations, making you feel more relaxed and at ease. The retreats are designed to help you find commitment and momentum, which are two important factors for successful counseling. It also provides a break from your everyday life, so you can focus on your own self-care and well-being.
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Tara A Gaffney
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
Living abroad is exciting, challenging and much more. Both new and existing challenges can be more difficult to manage while living outside your home country. Our problems can be magnified due to a lack of support system, cultural barriers and misunderstandings. Finding a resource who understand this, someone that can provide counseling services from a multi-cultural perspective, in fluent English, can be daunting. If you are looking for a counselor in Basel, see my website for more information. I offer my services in person in my Basel office as well as virtually-visit website for more information.
Living abroad is exciting, challenging and much more. Both new and existing challenges can be more difficult to manage while living outside your home country. Our problems can be magnified due to a lack of support system, cultural barriers and misunderstandings. Finding a resource who understand this, someone that can provide counseling services from a multi-cultural perspective, in fluent English, can be daunting. If you are looking for a counselor in Basel, see my website for more information. I offer my services in person in my Basel office as well as virtually-visit website for more information.
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CFadda Psychological Counselor
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
6330 Cham  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
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Shagoon Maurya
MA Psyc
Verified Verified
6300 Zug
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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Daniela Puggioni
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
As Psychologist and Psychotherapist I.A., I aim to create a safe space where you will find genuine acceptance and openness, nurturing healing, personal growth and well-being within our authentic relationship. Together, we will focus on your experiential process, empowering you to make spontaneous choices and discover new possibilities for change. We will co-create experiences that promote self-discovery and personal growth. By embracing the present moment and encouraging you to feel rather than overthink, we'll dive deep into your emotions.
As Psychologist and Psychotherapist I.A., I aim to create a safe space where you will find genuine acceptance and openness, nurturing healing, personal growth and well-being within our authentic relationship. Together, we will focus on your experiential process, empowering you to make spontaneous choices and discover new possibilities for change. We will co-create experiences that promote self-discovery and personal growth. By embracing the present moment and encouraging you to feel rather than overthink, we'll dive deep into your emotions.
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Katia Voutsa
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
8050 Zürich  (Online Only)
worked as a mental health professional in public & private institutions (general psychiatric & psychotherapy services, psychosocial integration, as well in specialized services for victims of collective violence & trauma). During an collaborative psychotherapeutic process, the identification & analysis of underlying behavioral, emotional, interpersonal dysfunctional patterns can help discover more adaptive ways to deal with reality & life as well as reconstruct & restore meaningfulness. Healing is thought to be a result of introspection, insight.
worked as a mental health professional in public & private institutions (general psychiatric & psychotherapy services, psychosocial integration, as well in specialized services for victims of collective violence & trauma). During an collaborative psychotherapeutic process, the identification & analysis of underlying behavioral, emotional, interpersonal dysfunctional patterns can help discover more adaptive ways to deal with reality & life as well as reconstruct & restore meaningfulness. Healing is thought to be a result of introspection, insight.
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Yukako W. Chang
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
1202 Geneva
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed?  Are you carrying a lot of emotions that are difficult to hold alone?  Are you feeling stuck while something inside of you is pushing away the very thing you long for? I can help you build a deeper connection with yourself, heal old wounds, and bring about lasting changes that will open up more options and possibilities.
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed?  Are you carrying a lot of emotions that are difficult to hold alone?  Are you feeling stuck while something inside of you is pushing away the very thing you long for? I can help you build a deeper connection with yourself, heal old wounds, and bring about lasting changes that will open up more options and possibilities.
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Gratie Therapy
Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
8002 Zürich
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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Jeeyoun Kim
Psychotherapist, MA, ASP
Verified Verified
1204 Geneva
At different times in life we may encounter both external and internal difficulties and the psyche talks to us in various ways: sometimes through symptoms of insomnia or depression, anxiety or recurring thoughts, feelings of emptiness and despair - sometimes through inner questions of meaning, an urge to know more and wish to find our place. We may be confronted with personal dilemmas that seem unlikely to be solved, and feel trapped or imprisoned. Jungian psychoanalysis is a journey to find the roots of such difficulties, to better understand the meaning underlying our suffering and to help integrate these insights into our life.
At different times in life we may encounter both external and internal difficulties and the psyche talks to us in various ways: sometimes through symptoms of insomnia or depression, anxiety or recurring thoughts, feelings of emptiness and despair - sometimes through inner questions of meaning, an urge to know more and wish to find our place. We may be confronted with personal dilemmas that seem unlikely to be solved, and feel trapped or imprisoned. Jungian psychoanalysis is a journey to find the roots of such difficulties, to better understand the meaning underlying our suffering and to help integrate these insights into our life.
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Brinda Wachs
MA
Verified Verified
Welcome. You may have come here because you are feeling confused or sad. Perhaps you are reaching a point in your life when you are posing existential questions or simply wish to find ways to feel better and to cope with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Each individual has an original journey to make and every therapeutic relationship is unique. I would like to accompany you on your way and provide the support to help you discover your inner world and learn practical approaches to regulate your emotions and manage daily stressors.
Welcome. You may have come here because you are feeling confused or sad. Perhaps you are reaching a point in your life when you are posing existential questions or simply wish to find ways to feel better and to cope with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Each individual has an original journey to make and every therapeutic relationship is unique. I would like to accompany you on your way and provide the support to help you discover your inner world and learn practical approaches to regulate your emotions and manage daily stressors.
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Olivia Märcz
Verified Verified
1260 Nyon
Above all, I aim to offer empathy, warmth and acceptance to anyone I work with. For over 11 years, I have worked with adolescents and adults. I believe that when we have the right tools, strategies and support, we can overcome a great deal. Though Canadian, I have spent my life in South Africa, Bangladesh, and Switzerland, and understand the unique challenges expats face first-hand.
Above all, I aim to offer empathy, warmth and acceptance to anyone I work with. For over 11 years, I have worked with adolescents and adults. I believe that when we have the right tools, strategies and support, we can overcome a great deal. Though Canadian, I have spent my life in South Africa, Bangladesh, and Switzerland, and understand the unique challenges expats face first-hand.
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Expat Psychologist Zug
Psychologist, Lic.psych., FSP
Verified Verified
6300 Zug
Happier life. Better relationships. Satisfying career. What are you looking for? ” We can’t solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them” – Albert Einstein. Psychology is so much more than just the “study of the mind.” We aim to reduce distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being and to help you cope with various life stressors.
Happier life. Better relationships. Satisfying career. What are you looking for? ” We can’t solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them” – Albert Einstein. Psychology is so much more than just the “study of the mind.” We aim to reduce distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being and to help you cope with various life stressors.
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Olivia Streater
Art Therapist gpk, MA
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children in Basel and online: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children in Basel and online: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
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Natalia Braun
MSc
Verified Verified
8000 Zürich  (Online Only)
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Sigmund Freud. I would like to invite you to a safe space of a co-created relationship, where you can talk without being judged, make meaning of what you have been going through, and co-discover this meaning in free association. I am trained in contemporary psychoanalysis, gestalt and expressive arts therapies as well as crisis interventions.
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Sigmund Freud. I would like to invite you to a safe space of a co-created relationship, where you can talk without being judged, make meaning of what you have been going through, and co-discover this meaning in free association. I am trained in contemporary psychoanalysis, gestalt and expressive arts therapies as well as crisis interventions.
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Annika Martin
PhD
Verified Verified
8057 Zürich
Waitlist for new clients
However unwell you might feel in this very moment: things can become better. Being healthy - both physically and mentally - is a process, not something solid or given. In your work with me, we will draw on this part of you that is already and ultimately healthy. My goal is to give you the space, encouragement and professional support you need to find your ways to cope with your life’s challenges. Together, we take the time to explore what is difficult, pain- and stressful for you with the major goal to identify and strengthen your inner resources, enabling you to understand, overcome, and outgrow what keeps you down at the minute.
However unwell you might feel in this very moment: things can become better. Being healthy - both physically and mentally - is a process, not something solid or given. In your work with me, we will draw on this part of you that is already and ultimately healthy. My goal is to give you the space, encouragement and professional support you need to find your ways to cope with your life’s challenges. Together, we take the time to explore what is difficult, pain- and stressful for you with the major goal to identify and strengthen your inner resources, enabling you to understand, overcome, and outgrow what keeps you down at the minute.
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Culturally Sensitive Counsellors

How does culturally sensitive therapy work?

A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.

How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?

Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?

While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.

Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?

Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.