LGBTQ+ Therapists in Ticino
Shagoon Maurya
MA Psyc
Verified Verified
6632 Vogorno
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.
Ian Reid
Counsellor, MSc
Not Verified Not Verified
6903 Carona (Online Only)
As an MA Counsellor (MBACP/CMCOSCA) and MSc Accred Exec Coach, I provide a uniquely safe, ethical, and confidential space dedicated to your relationships, for individuals and couples. Life has its ups and downs, and right now you're feeling troubled. You may have been hurting for some time and holding it in; perhaps something new has happened to disturb or upset you emotionally. You need to talk confidentially, to someone you can trust with all that's going on; someone who'll listen, be beside you, and support you in finding a way through; someone who's highly qualified and experienced in holding and helping what troubles you.
As an MA Counsellor (MBACP/CMCOSCA) and MSc Accred Exec Coach, I provide a uniquely safe, ethical, and confidential space dedicated to your relationships, for individuals and couples. Life has its ups and downs, and right now you're feeling troubled. You may have been hurting for some time and holding it in; perhaps something new has happened to disturb or upset you emotionally. You need to talk confidentially, to someone you can trust with all that's going on; someone who'll listen, be beside you, and support you in finding a way through; someone who's highly qualified and experienced in holding and helping what troubles you.
Online Therapists
Beratung Dr. Lilia
PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
8004 Zürich
Hi there! Do you want to love yourself, your partner and be happy again? Do you need help with: 1) relationships 2) life coaching (self-esteem, boundaries) and 3) LGBTQ+ coaching
Hi there! Do you want to love yourself, your partner and be happy again? Do you need help with: 1) relationships 2) life coaching (self-esteem, boundaries) and 3) LGBTQ+ coaching
Melissa Pollick
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1205 Geneva
Psychological Counseling & Somatic Therapy for adults & couples. Embodied movement practices in 1:1, small group, and retreat settings. Supporting those seeking deep transformation and healing, rooted in 13 years of clinical experience. Expertise in Emotional regulation, healing from trauma, cultivating healthy, conscious relationships, and supporting the LGBT/queer community
Psychological Counseling & Somatic Therapy for adults & couples. Embodied movement practices in 1:1, small group, and retreat settings. Supporting those seeking deep transformation and healing, rooted in 13 years of clinical experience. Expertise in Emotional regulation, healing from trauma, cultivating healthy, conscious relationships, and supporting the LGBT/queer community
Aleksandra Jeka Psychologue FSP
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
8001 Zürich
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.
Psychologist/Couple Therapy/CBT Psychotherapy
Dr.phil.
Verified Verified
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds (Online Only)
Hi. I am a Psychologist, Relationship counselor/ Marital Counselor, Family Therapist, Trauma therapist and Dementia therapist. I am also a Cross-Cultural Psychological Psychotherapist. I hold a doctorate in Psychology and PhD in Psychology of Dementia. I also hold a UK Cognitive Behavioral Diploma (CBT). My work experience is with patients experiencing: emotional problems including: traumatic events, anxiety, depression, death and dying and dementia. My psychological-psychotherapy work experience also covers : couple therapy, reproductive and sex therapy, teenage counseling and racial-related/Cross-Cultural issues.
Hi. I am a Psychologist, Relationship counselor/ Marital Counselor, Family Therapist, Trauma therapist and Dementia therapist. I am also a Cross-Cultural Psychological Psychotherapist. I hold a doctorate in Psychology and PhD in Psychology of Dementia. I also hold a UK Cognitive Behavioral Diploma (CBT). My work experience is with patients experiencing: emotional problems including: traumatic events, anxiety, depression, death and dying and dementia. My psychological-psychotherapy work experience also covers : couple therapy, reproductive and sex therapy, teenage counseling and racial-related/Cross-Cultural issues.
Asim Therapy
Verified Verified
8002 Zürich
With extensive experience working with emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.
With extensive experience working with emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.
Mireille Francis
Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
1030 Bussigny
Hello, I’m Dr Francis. If you are reading these words it’s probably because you are searching for someone to help you. Suffering alone will only complicate the situation, knock on the door I will be receiving you. I have 9 years of experience in teaching psychology and 8 years in therapy. My psychological approach is mainly (but not exclusively) based on the theory of the psycho-organic cercle of the french school for psychotherapy-efapo. I can offer therapy in French English and Arabic.
Hello, I’m Dr Francis. If you are reading these words it’s probably because you are searching for someone to help you. Suffering alone will only complicate the situation, knock on the door I will be receiving you. I have 9 years of experience in teaching psychology and 8 years in therapy. My psychological approach is mainly (but not exclusively) based on the theory of the psycho-organic cercle of the french school for psychotherapy-efapo. I can offer therapy in French English and Arabic.
Jessi L Wacker
Verified Verified
8032 Zürich
I always learn from the teens, young adults & families I’ve worked with, but this is most important for me to remember: Even behaviors that may appear ineffective from the outside looking in, usually have wisdom at their core. When a person is in pain, they generally want to feel better. My clients all come to therapy because what they’ve been doing to feel better ultimately isn’t working any longer. We work together to address what’s at the core of their pain & focus on managing that more effectively, without negative repercussions. We will together build a set of skills to help them feel more empowered & effective in their life.
I always learn from the teens, young adults & families I’ve worked with, but this is most important for me to remember: Even behaviors that may appear ineffective from the outside looking in, usually have wisdom at their core. When a person is in pain, they generally want to feel better. My clients all come to therapy because what they’ve been doing to feel better ultimately isn’t working any longer. We work together to address what’s at the core of their pain & focus on managing that more effectively, without negative repercussions. We will together build a set of skills to help them feel more empowered & effective in their life.
Authentic Becoming: Therapist & Authenticity Coach
MA
Verified Verified
8001 Zürich (Online Only)
Do you often miss your True Authentic Self? In other words, do you struggle to make own decisions because you fear judgment or hate upsetting others? Do you feel like you sometimes stand in your own way of living your potentials? Do you want to take your life and life time very seriously, yet, feel stuck and don't know how to actually manifest your visions and calling into reality?
Do you often miss your True Authentic Self? In other words, do you struggle to make own decisions because you fear judgment or hate upsetting others? Do you feel like you sometimes stand in your own way of living your potentials? Do you want to take your life and life time very seriously, yet, feel stuck and don't know how to actually manifest your visions and calling into reality?
Cornelia Meierhans
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
3432 Lützelflüh-Goldbach
Hi! Do you want to improve your relationships - with yourself, your loved one or even your loved ones, your children or other important people in your life? Are you often stressed and you want to build more stress tolerance? Do your emotions often overwhelm you and you would like to experience more serenity? Do you sometimes feel like you are beside yourself and you want to understand what is happening to you? Would you like to experience more aliveness, confidence and joy in your life? The reasons why you want to change something in your life can be as many as the experiences you are storing in your nervous system.
Hi! Do you want to improve your relationships - with yourself, your loved one or even your loved ones, your children or other important people in your life? Are you often stressed and you want to build more stress tolerance? Do your emotions often overwhelm you and you would like to experience more serenity? Do you sometimes feel like you are beside yourself and you want to understand what is happening to you? Would you like to experience more aliveness, confidence and joy in your life? The reasons why you want to change something in your life can be as many as the experiences you are storing in your nervous system.
Brinda Wachs
MA
Verified Verified
1279 Chavannes-de-Bogis
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.
Mind Plus
MA Psyc
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.
Teresa Gariano
Verified Verified
8004 Zürich
Individual and Couple Counselling in English, German & Swiss German. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone, someone that understands you. As a native English speaker, and someone who has also immigrated to Switzerland, perhaps I can understand your situation? have been working as a counsellor for over 15 years, providing individual and group counselling to people struggling with addictions, family violence, suicide, crisis, mental health, and social and occupational integration. You don't need to be in a crisis to benefit from counselling, understanding yourself, and your behavioral or relationship patterns is helpful at any stage.
Individual and Couple Counselling in English, German & Swiss German. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone, someone that understands you. As a native English speaker, and someone who has also immigrated to Switzerland, perhaps I can understand your situation? have been working as a counsellor for over 15 years, providing individual and group counselling to people struggling with addictions, family violence, suicide, crisis, mental health, and social and occupational integration. You don't need to be in a crisis to benefit from counselling, understanding yourself, and your behavioral or relationship patterns is helpful at any stage.
Sanam Bamshad
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
1009 Pully (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.
Coppet Coaching & Counseling
MSc
Verified Verified
1296 Coppet
I am Renate, a trilingual (French, English, Dutch) FSP Psychologist, Life Coach and EMDR Therapist. If you have problems at work (i.e. burn-out, issues with colleagues), problems in your personal life (i.e. lack of confidence, feeling stuck), if you are a teenager & are dealing with "teenage issues" (i.e. pressure at school or with peers), if you think about switching jobs, if you have marital/relational problems (i.e. communication issues) or deeper psychological issues (i.e. trauma), I may be able to help you.
I am Renate, a trilingual (French, English, Dutch) FSP Psychologist, Life Coach and EMDR Therapist. If you have problems at work (i.e. burn-out, issues with colleagues), problems in your personal life (i.e. lack of confidence, feeling stuck), if you are a teenager & are dealing with "teenage issues" (i.e. pressure at school or with peers), if you think about switching jobs, if you have marital/relational problems (i.e. communication issues) or deeper psychological issues (i.e. trauma), I may be able to help you.
Bethânia Monteforte Sasseron
Verified Verified
1209 Geneva (Online Only)
Mental health significantly influences various aspects of our lives, encompassing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It plays a crucial role in how we think, feel, act and relate to others. I know how challenging can be to deal with ourselves and challenges in life. It's essential to have a trusted ally by your side and that's where I come in - with passion and commitment I work helping people to achieve their full potential.
Mental health significantly influences various aspects of our lives, encompassing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It plays a crucial role in how we think, feel, act and relate to others. I know how challenging can be to deal with ourselves and challenges in life. It's essential to have a trusted ally by your side and that's where I come in - with passion and commitment I work helping people to achieve their full potential.
Rebecca Wood Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1202 Geneva
I work with adults in Geneva and surrounding areas who are looking for an English-speaking therapist. Are you are struggling with a change in your life or with unsettling emotions that are difficult to make sense of? Perhaps you are in the middle of a life transition or perhaps you feel that you are stuck in a repetitive and dull place where it feels hard to move? Are you a pregnant woman or a parent of an infant and want some support with the variety of feelings that come with pregnancy and parenthood? Have you moved to Switzerland and are struggling to settle?
I work with adults in Geneva and surrounding areas who are looking for an English-speaking therapist. Are you are struggling with a change in your life or with unsettling emotions that are difficult to make sense of? Perhaps you are in the middle of a life transition or perhaps you feel that you are stuck in a repetitive and dull place where it feels hard to move? Are you a pregnant woman or a parent of an infant and want some support with the variety of feelings that come with pregnancy and parenthood? Have you moved to Switzerland and are struggling to settle?
Francisco Vásquez-Martínez
MA
Verified Verified
4053 Basel
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
Tony Scott Moody
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
I have over 36 years experience of working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. I have worked with almost every conceivable issue during this time and have no ideal client.
I have over 36 years experience of working with children, young people, adults, couples and families. I have worked with almost every conceivable issue during this time and have no ideal client.
LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.