Therapists in Lugano
In a non-clinical setting I work to facilitate change processes, strengthening confidence, encouraging clear Client need-driven actions. I offer Counseling in Italian, English and Spanish. Through a constructive and collaborative process you will have the opportunity to carefully focus on your aim and get those changes you want for yourself, within your family or your couple.
In a non-clinical setting I work to facilitate change processes, strengthening confidence, encouraging clear Client need-driven actions. I offer Counseling in Italian, English and Spanish. Through a constructive and collaborative process you will have the opportunity to carefully focus on your aim and get those changes you want for yourself, within your family or your couple.
I am an experienced psychologist specialized in providing individual and couple counseling to expats, immigrants, intercultural couples and international souls, living in Zürich, and around the world. Several studies, and my own professional and personal experience, indicate that despite what you might gain from building a life in a country that offers more possibilities and opportunities on various levels; these potentially positive sides are also accompanied by losses, vulnerabilities and various potentially traumatic experiences, particularly challenging for those with a background already marked by neglect, abuse or violence.
I am an experienced psychologist specialized in providing individual and couple counseling to expats, immigrants, intercultural couples and international souls, living in Zürich, and around the world. Several studies, and my own professional and personal experience, indicate that despite what you might gain from building a life in a country that offers more possibilities and opportunities on various levels; these potentially positive sides are also accompanied by losses, vulnerabilities and various potentially traumatic experiences, particularly challenging for those with a background already marked by neglect, abuse or violence.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the “standard” way of living. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
Have you always felt different from the people around you? Maybe your mind never stops analysing, you get overwhelmed faster than others, or you’ve spent years masking just to fit in. You might be autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, queer, or childfree – or simply someone who doesn’t feel at home in the “standard” way of living. From the outside it looks like you’ve got it all together, but under the surface you’re running on fumes – and you’ve started wondering if life really has to feel this hard.
I believe therapy is indispensable for supporting healthy growth and change. It is a place where you can safely explore: what and what not is supporting you in your life, unhealthy behaviours and patterns, and begin to introduce positive changes. I believe it is a journey of self discovery, possibility and a commitment to oneself. Together we will explore the unconscious processes that block you from who you are meant to become. Hello, I'm Laura and a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis (CTA), working with individuals and couples.
I believe therapy is indispensable for supporting healthy growth and change. It is a place where you can safely explore: what and what not is supporting you in your life, unhealthy behaviours and patterns, and begin to introduce positive changes. I believe it is a journey of self discovery, possibility and a commitment to oneself. Together we will explore the unconscious processes that block you from who you are meant to become. Hello, I'm Laura and a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis (CTA), working with individuals and couples.
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
Online Therapists
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.
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and ICF credentialed coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
They say stepfamily life is "an adjustment." They don't tell you about the loneliness, the loyalty binds, the grief, or what it does to a couple when a family won't 'blend'.
If you're a stepmother running on empty, a divorced father caught between two households, or a couple who thought love would be enough, this is for you.
I'm a stepmother, and my husband and I have built a stable, kind, blended family with our two sons the past six years.
I'm also a qualified counsellor and ICF credentialed coach with a background in organisational psychology trained in Smart Stepfamily methodology .
Support in the midst of the hardest time is essential for moving forward, and helps to maintain well-being. Your personal experiences are valued, and you arrive to a safe, proactive, supportive therapeutic connection.
As a psychologist, my main goal is to help you identify your problems and find unique solutions for them. Safety, transparency, trust, strong and proactive therapeutic connection is provided.
Support in the midst of the hardest time is essential for moving forward, and helps to maintain well-being. Your personal experiences are valued, and you arrive to a safe, proactive, supportive therapeutic connection.
As a psychologist, my main goal is to help you identify your problems and find unique solutions for them. Safety, transparency, trust, strong and proactive therapeutic connection is provided.
I believe in the unique strength of each person, in his or her potential to face life's difficulties. However, self-knowledge can help to activate that strength, especially when the situations occur by surprise or sometimes do not allow us to see other options. The intention of my accompaniment is to help you to regain that strength, in search of new tools that allow you to expand your capacity to continue leading your life in a fulfilling way.
I believe in the unique strength of each person, in his or her potential to face life's difficulties. However, self-knowledge can help to activate that strength, especially when the situations occur by surprise or sometimes do not allow us to see other options. The intention of my accompaniment is to help you to regain that strength, in search of new tools that allow you to expand your capacity to continue leading your life in a fulfilling way.
I am a solution-focused clinical hypnotherapist and professional counsellor, and I have been helping people overcome personal struggles since 2016. I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and autoimmune conditions. I have a particular affinity to working with teenagers, after overcoming debilitating panic attacks and low self-esteem as an adolescent myself. All ages are welcome!
I am a solution-focused clinical hypnotherapist and professional counsellor, and I have been helping people overcome personal struggles since 2016. I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and autoimmune conditions. I have a particular affinity to working with teenagers, after overcoming debilitating panic attacks and low self-esteem as an adolescent myself. All ages are welcome!
You're looking for a uniquely safe, ethical, and confidential space, dedicated to supporting you in your emotional life and relationships?
Then you're welcome, wherever you are, individually or as a couple.
Expat life has its ups and downs, and right now you're feeling troubled.
Perhaps you've been holding it in; or something new has happened to disturb or upset you emotionally.
You need to talk confidentially, to someone you can trust; someone who'll listen, be beside you, and support you in finding a way through; someone who's highly dual-qualified and experienced in holding and helping what troubles you.
You're looking for a uniquely safe, ethical, and confidential space, dedicated to supporting you in your emotional life and relationships?
Then you're welcome, wherever you are, individually or as a couple.
Expat life has its ups and downs, and right now you're feeling troubled.
Perhaps you've been holding it in; or something new has happened to disturb or upset you emotionally.
You need to talk confidentially, to someone you can trust; someone who'll listen, be beside you, and support you in finding a way through; someone who's highly dual-qualified and experienced in holding and helping what troubles you.
Welcome! My name is Sanne van Dijken, I am an English- and Dutch speaking psychologist based in Zürich and offer online therapy. I grew up and studied in Groningen, a charming city in the north of the Netherlands. There, I earned my Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English Language & Culture, as well as my Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. I have experience working as a psychologist in both clinical and child and adolescent psychology.
Welcome! My name is Sanne van Dijken, I am an English- and Dutch speaking psychologist based in Zürich and offer online therapy. I grew up and studied in Groningen, a charming city in the north of the Netherlands. There, I earned my Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English Language & Culture, as well as my Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. I have experience working as a psychologist in both clinical and child and adolescent psychology.
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.
I am a UKCP registered integrative psychotherapist and EAC accredited counsellor and work with individuals seeking support for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps to cope with moments of crisis or to improve relationships, or in order to deal with very specific issues. We might be able to manage certain areas of our lives well but for others we feel unprepared or unskilled for. This can result in tension, unhappiness and a sense of failure. Together we gain an understanding of your current situation and the circumstances that have led up to it. In this process I can help you to make sense of emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
I am a UKCP registered integrative psychotherapist and EAC accredited counsellor and work with individuals seeking support for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps to cope with moments of crisis or to improve relationships, or in order to deal with very specific issues. We might be able to manage certain areas of our lives well but for others we feel unprepared or unskilled for. This can result in tension, unhappiness and a sense of failure. Together we gain an understanding of your current situation and the circumstances that have led up to it. In this process I can help you to make sense of emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
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 lingering mental health issues 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.
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 lingering mental health issues 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.
Are you struggling at the moment? Are you finding it hard to navigate life's challenges on your own? Sometimes the distress and sticking points that we experience are symptoms of disruptions in our lives. The origins of our difficulties can be rooted in our childhood when we had to fragment ourselves and adapt to our environments to cope with challenges. Struggles might also come from unanswered questions about our purpose in life and meaning. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will become the agent of change in your life.
Are you struggling at the moment? Are you finding it hard to navigate life's challenges on your own? Sometimes the distress and sticking points that we experience are symptoms of disruptions in our lives. The origins of our difficulties can be rooted in our childhood when we had to fragment ourselves and adapt to our environments to cope with challenges. Struggles might also come from unanswered questions about our purpose in life and meaning. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will become the agent of change in your life.
I am often referred to people with a migrant background and faces the challenges of adapting to a new country or someone whose intimate relationships and personal goals are changing. They may feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by cultural, social, or relational shifts. Their goal is to regain a sense of belonging, rebuild confidence, and create a fulfilling life amidst change and uncertainty. They want to learn new strategies to deal with the stress and anxiety and to better understand their current life and look forward to a fulfilling life, adapted to the life transition they are about to go through.
I am often referred to people with a migrant background and faces the challenges of adapting to a new country or someone whose intimate relationships and personal goals are changing. They may feel disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by cultural, social, or relational shifts. Their goal is to regain a sense of belonging, rebuild confidence, and create a fulfilling life amidst change and uncertainty. They want to learn new strategies to deal with the stress and anxiety and to better understand their current life and look forward to a fulfilling life, adapted to the life transition they are about to go through.
I help individuals gain clarity, emotional balance, and self-understanding – and support couples in breaking negative cycles and building deeper connection.
My focus lies in relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and personal growth.
I help individuals gain clarity, emotional balance, and self-understanding – and support couples in breaking negative cycles and building deeper connection.
My focus lies in relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and personal growth.
I aim to help you discover new perspectives that make the changes you’re seeking possible. My goal is for you to finish our work together feeling more confident and hopeful, more at ease with yourself, and equipped with practical approaches that truly work for you.
I aim to help you discover new perspectives that make the changes you’re seeking possible. My goal is for you to finish our work together feeling more confident and hopeful, more at ease with yourself, and equipped with practical approaches that truly work for you.
The approach I take with my patients varies from one patient to another. Like a "modiste" I "tailor" my sessions, creating a personalised therapeutic plan for each patient. I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy. My primary tool is psycho education. I believe in educating the population with evidence based practices while maintaining a close, personal, confidential and safe-space relationship. Some of the most useful tools I use include: semi-structured interviews and functional analysis.
The approach I take with my patients varies from one patient to another. Like a "modiste" I "tailor" my sessions, creating a personalised therapeutic plan for each patient. I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy. My primary tool is psycho education. I believe in educating the population with evidence based practices while maintaining a close, personal, confidential and safe-space relationship. Some of the most useful tools I use include: semi-structured interviews and functional analysis.
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist inLugano?
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.