Chronic Illness Therapists in Geneva District
In my private practice I have a particular interest in working with anxiety, bereavement, chronic illness, relational and developmental trauma.
I provide a space of acceptance that is safe, confidential, non-judgemental and nurturing. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process. I adopt an integrative approach and select an intervention that best suits your needs so we can bring about the most meaningful changes in your life.
In my private practice I have a particular interest in working with anxiety, bereavement, chronic illness, relational and developmental trauma.
I provide a space of acceptance that is safe, confidential, non-judgemental and nurturing. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process. I adopt an integrative approach and select an intervention that best suits your needs so we can bring about the most meaningful changes in your life.
Douglas Liddell is a mental coach, psychiatrist and psychotherapist by training. He has 3 complementary academic backgrounds: in medicine, philosophy, psychology and over 12 years of medical practice in psychological/psychiatric support in renowned hospitals and clinics in different countries. He also specialized in cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mental training, mind-body approaches, meditation and brain stimulation techniques. Numerous travels around the world and cultures have enabled him to enrich his therapeutic and holistic approach. Sessions NOT covered by Insurance
Douglas Liddell is a mental coach, psychiatrist and psychotherapist by training. He has 3 complementary academic backgrounds: in medicine, philosophy, psychology and over 12 years of medical practice in psychological/psychiatric support in renowned hospitals and clinics in different countries. He also specialized in cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mental training, mind-body approaches, meditation and brain stimulation techniques. Numerous travels around the world and cultures have enabled him to enrich his therapeutic and holistic approach. Sessions NOT covered by Insurance
Are you struggling with repetitive pattern, or symptoms, emotional, affective or psychological issues ? Rather than taking medication and treating the issue on the surface, would you prefer to better understand why this is happening to you, and why it happens ? With more than 23 year of private practice of psychotherapy, I can help you to cope with your situation and, most of the time, turn it into a positive experience. My work focuses on qualitative change, and for that we'll analyze things under the surface.
Are you struggling with repetitive pattern, or symptoms, emotional, affective or psychological issues ? Rather than taking medication and treating the issue on the surface, would you prefer to better understand why this is happening to you, and why it happens ? With more than 23 year of private practice of psychotherapy, I can help you to cope with your situation and, most of the time, turn it into a positive experience. My work focuses on qualitative change, and for that we'll analyze things under the surface.
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).
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
You've tried everything to be happy and yet you don't feel happy. There are certain negative repetitive patterns that leave you feeling hopeless. Together we will explore the unconscious processes that are blocking you. Hello, I'm Laura and a Psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis (CTA), working with individuals and couples. I trained in London and apply TA, Imago Couples, Polyvagel, and Mindfulness to my work. I became a therapist after experiencing my own personal therapy as life changing. I wish to help others in the same way. Invest in yourself and together we will make the life changes you long for.
You've tried everything to be happy and yet you don't feel happy. There are certain negative repetitive patterns that leave you feeling hopeless. Together we will explore the unconscious processes that are blocking you. Hello, I'm Laura and a Psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis (CTA), working with individuals and couples. I trained in London and apply TA, Imago Couples, Polyvagel, and Mindfulness to my work. I became a therapist after experiencing my own personal therapy as life changing. I wish to help others in the same way. Invest in yourself and together we will make the life changes you long for.
In my Therapy, counselling, & coaching practice I encourage and enable people to discover their inner strengths to face and overcome problems and difficulties, and engage in a fulfilling self-development journey… “My aim is to enable, inspire, encourage, and help people be great at who they are and what they do... and I will accompany you during your journey toward a free, responsible, and meaningful life”.
In my Therapy, counselling, & coaching practice I encourage and enable people to discover their inner strengths to face and overcome problems and difficulties, and engage in a fulfilling self-development journey… “My aim is to enable, inspire, encourage, and help people be great at who they are and what they do... and I will accompany you during your journey toward a free, responsible, and meaningful life”.
Hi, I’m Tam – an online therapist specializing in anxiety, panic attacks, adult ADHD, addictions, and offering support through stressful or traumatic life events (such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma, illness, career pressure, relationship challenges, and dating issues).
Hi, I’m Tam – an online therapist specializing in anxiety, panic attacks, adult ADHD, addictions, and offering support through stressful or traumatic life events (such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma, illness, career pressure, relationship challenges, and dating issues).
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.
There is no generic term of "therapy", and not all therapists do meaningful therapy, which is about recognizing the patterns. It is about deep listening behind what is being said and careful observation of what you show in the here and now.
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.
There is no generic term of "therapy", and not all therapists do meaningful therapy, which is about recognizing the patterns. It is about deep listening behind what is being said and careful observation of what you show in the here and now.
ENG: Multilevel Psychological Consulting: 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 Psychological Consulting: 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 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.
Meet Our Chronic Illness Counsellors
Life can be challenging and we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed by day-to-day events or our personal circumstances. Counselling can help you with a wide range of issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, issues in relationships and other personal concerns. I would welcome the chance of working with you to help with any issues you may have. I offer counselling for adults, adolescents (from age 16 and above), and couples, in a supportive and caring environment both in person and online. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Life can be challenging and we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed by day-to-day events or our personal circumstances. Counselling can help you with a wide range of issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, issues in relationships and other personal concerns. I would welcome the chance of working with you to help with any issues you may have. I offer counselling for adults, adolescents (from age 16 and above), and couples, in a supportive and caring environment both in person and online. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
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.
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.
As an expat, are you: struggling with anxiety, sadness, stress, or are you feeling burnt-out at work or in the home? Are you finding it difficult to integrate a new country? Perhaps you are struggling with motivation and finding a sense of purpose. You hoped these difficulties might disappear with time, but you're still feeling them. As a Swiss-licensed psychologist & fellow expat, I am here to help you. I also provide psychological assessment, ADHD skills management, & workshops in English.
As an expat, are you: struggling with anxiety, sadness, stress, or are you feeling burnt-out at work or in the home? Are you finding it difficult to integrate a new country? Perhaps you are struggling with motivation and finding a sense of purpose. You hoped these difficulties might disappear with time, but you're still feeling them. As a Swiss-licensed psychologist & fellow expat, I am here to help you. I also provide psychological assessment, ADHD skills management, & workshops in English.
Online Therapists
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.
Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.