Family Therapists in Lugano
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.
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.
My topics of expertise are: Counseling for Men and couples - Counseling for migrant people - Personal and Relational well-being – Intercultural dialog & Migration - Non-violent Communication. I deal with tangible problems, maybe emotionally significant but not as a pathological conditions. My clients are adults, young and families, immigrants and natives.
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.
My topics of expertise are: Counseling for Men and couples - Counseling for migrant people - Personal and Relational well-being – Intercultural dialog & Migration - Non-violent Communication. I deal with tangible problems, maybe emotionally significant but not as a pathological conditions. My clients are adults, young and families, immigrants and natives.
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
Systemic counselling seeks to help you understand how various 'systems' in your life, such as your family of origin, significant relationships, health and/or work, may have influenced and continue to influence you and your interactions with others.
I have over 15 years' experience working as a social worker and counsellor in various settings with people facing diverse life challenges. Since 2021, I work part-time in private practice with individuals and couples. My approach is gentle and client-led, which means you are in control and will never be asked to delve deeper than you are comfortable.
Systemic counselling seeks to help you understand how various 'systems' in your life, such as your family of origin, significant relationships, health and/or work, may have influenced and continue to influence you and your interactions with others.
I have over 15 years' experience working as a social worker and counsellor in various settings with people facing diverse life challenges. Since 2021, I work part-time in private practice with individuals and couples. My approach is gentle and client-led, which means you are in control and will never be asked to delve deeper than you are comfortable.
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.
I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy
I enjoy working with both children and parents, but also like working with teens and/or adults. I have experience working with children and pre-teens as well as adults, and I have treated among other things, ADHD, Asperger´s Syndrome and behavioural issues in children. I also have experience working in palliative medicine, oncology and bereavement.
I only work with evidence based therapies that I have been trained in: Behavioural therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural therapy, Family therapy and Humanist therapy
I enjoy working with both children and parents, but also like working with teens and/or adults. I have experience working with children and pre-teens as well as adults, and I have treated among other things, ADHD, Asperger´s Syndrome and behavioural issues in children. I also have experience working in palliative medicine, oncology and bereavement.
Solutions-, strengths-, and future-focused psychologist working with individuals, couples, families, and young people on situational stress, anxiety, and depression, e
My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic with respectful challenging when appropriate.
I focus on the whole person, their strengths, and the system around them, e.g., family, work, and society. I use tools, visuals, and worksheets to promote deeper insights and self-reflection during and in between sessions.
Solutions-, strengths-, and future-focused psychologist working with individuals, couples, families, and young people on situational stress, anxiety, and depression, e
My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic with respectful challenging when appropriate.
I focus on the whole person, their strengths, and the system around them, e.g., family, work, and society. I use tools, visuals, and worksheets to promote deeper insights and self-reflection during and in between sessions.
Relationships, work, family, or life itself may change, or something quietly shifts within us.
My role is not to provide ready-made answers.
Instead, I create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and your own values, discover new perspectives, and gradually find your own way forward.
I combine systemic thinking with attention to bodily experience, metaphor, imagery, elements of psychodrama, and other creative approaches.
Relationships, work, family, or life itself may change, or something quietly shifts within us.
My role is not to provide ready-made answers.
Instead, I create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and your own values, discover new perspectives, and gradually find your own way forward.
I combine systemic thinking with attention to bodily experience, metaphor, imagery, elements of psychodrama, and other creative approaches.
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.
I've spent my career working with individuals, couples, families and parents in a wide range of mental health settings.
I work with English-speaking adults and couples in Switzerland who feel stuck and want meaningful and lasting change. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, or the demands of work, relationships, parenting, or life abroad. Couples often come to me because they keep having the same arguments, communication has broken down, or they feel increasingly disconnected. My approach is practical, compassionate, and evidence-based. Together, we identify what is keeping you stuck, clarify what you want to change, and develop concrete strategies to help you move forward.
I've spent my career working with individuals, couples, families and parents in a wide range of mental health settings.
I work with English-speaking adults and couples in Switzerland who feel stuck and want meaningful and lasting change. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, or the demands of work, relationships, parenting, or life abroad. Couples often come to me because they keep having the same arguments, communication has broken down, or they feel increasingly disconnected. My approach is practical, compassionate, and evidence-based. Together, we identify what is keeping you stuck, clarify what you want to change, and develop concrete strategies to help you move forward.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
I work with adults who notice recurring patterns in relationships, self-doubt or emotional overwhelm that do not seem to shift. You may understand why these patterns developed, yet still feel stuck in them. Perhaps you feel pulled in different directions, disconnected from your needs, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are used to coping alone or thinking things through, but want support to connect more fully with their emotions, needs and relationships.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
I work with adults who notice recurring patterns in relationships, self-doubt or emotional overwhelm that do not seem to shift. You may understand why these patterns developed, yet still feel stuck in them. Perhaps you feel pulled in different directions, disconnected from your needs, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are used to coping alone or thinking things through, but want support to connect more fully with their emotions, needs and relationships.
I provide psychological assessments and individualized support to help families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s strengths and challenges and identify the most appropriate next steps.
I am a clinical psychologist supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents, particularly those with autism (ASD) and ADHD. I offer psychological assessments and individualized support to help children navigate emotions, social relationships, and everyday challenges. I also help parents better understand their child’s needs and strengths.
I provide psychological assessments and individualized support to help families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s strengths and challenges and identify the most appropriate next steps.
I am a clinical psychologist supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents, particularly those with autism (ASD) and ADHD. I offer psychological assessments and individualized support to help children navigate emotions, social relationships, and everyday challenges. I also help parents better understand their child’s needs and strengths.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. Many are carrying challenges quietly, including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, emotional struggles, grief, self-criticism, or unhelpful patterns.
I provide a confidential and compassionate space to help clients gain clarity, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with greater peace, resilience, and self-trust. My approach combines deep listening, emotional awareness, nervous system understanding, and practical coaching tools.
Sessions available online and in person. English, Hebrew
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. Many are carrying challenges quietly, including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, emotional struggles, grief, self-criticism, or unhelpful patterns.
I provide a confidential and compassionate space to help clients gain clarity, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with greater peace, resilience, and self-trust. My approach combines deep listening, emotional awareness, nervous system understanding, and practical coaching tools.
Sessions available online and in person. English, Hebrew
I am a native English speaker that specializes in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, or strain due to major life changes, traumatic events or illness.
I offer therapy in a safe, non-judgemental space. My expertise is in helping you, your partner and family system communicate more clearly, navigate conflict constructively, and address difficult situations by understanding relational patterns and developing shared language and practical tools for lasting change.
I am a native English speaker that specializes in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, or strain due to major life changes, traumatic events or illness.
I offer therapy in a safe, non-judgemental space. My expertise is in helping you, your partner and family system communicate more clearly, navigate conflict constructively, and address difficult situations by understanding relational patterns and developing shared language and practical tools for lasting change.
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.
I have over 15 years experience working with couples, adults and families in need of help.
Both individuals and couples come to me. Often people say that they struggle as they often feel misunderstood and rejected. We all have a longing to feel safe and to connect and belong. Rejection is hard.
My main aim is to create a safe space to explore and make sense of your strategies to connect and belong and together we can explore new ways of relating and communicating that feel safe and sincere.
I have over 15 years experience working with couples, adults and families in need of help.
Both individuals and couples come to me. Often people say that they struggle as they often feel misunderstood and rejected. We all have a longing to feel safe and to connect and belong. Rejection is hard.
My main aim is to create a safe space to explore and make sense of your strategies to connect and belong and together we can explore new ways of relating and communicating that feel safe and sincere.
I provide integrative, relational, and evidence-based psychological counselling for expats and professionals in Zürich area. I mainly serve English and Finnish speaking young adults, adults and elderly adults.
Engaging in this counselling process can open new possibilities and perspectives on problematic situations. I work with a variety of everyday life and mental health challenges, relational difficulties and life transitions, as well as, with challenges concerning burnout and work stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief experiences.
I provide integrative, relational, and evidence-based psychological counselling for expats and professionals in Zürich area. I mainly serve English and Finnish speaking young adults, adults and elderly adults.
Engaging in this counselling process can open new possibilities and perspectives on problematic situations. I work with a variety of everyday life and mental health challenges, relational difficulties and life transitions, as well as, with challenges concerning burnout and work stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief experiences.
I mostly work with Internal Family Systems, an effective and evidence-based model to get to the roots of problems: IFS does not "manage" symptoms, but enables fundamental shifts and leads to lasting healing and change.
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 mostly work with Internal Family Systems, an effective and evidence-based model to get to the roots of problems: IFS does not "manage" symptoms, but enables fundamental shifts and leads to lasting healing and change.
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.
My clients are individuals and couples who seek growth, self-understanding, and emotional harmony.
They may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, yet sense that change is possible.
In our work together, we explore the inner world with openness and curiosity — discovering patterns, emotions, and needs that shape their relationships and sense of self.
Many come to therapy wishing to restore closeness, improve communication, or find balance between independence and connection.
Through a collaborative and compassionate process, I support them in creating meaningful change and reconnecting with their authentic
My clients are individuals and couples who seek growth, self-understanding, and emotional harmony.
They may feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, yet sense that change is possible.
In our work together, we explore the inner world with openness and curiosity — discovering patterns, emotions, and needs that shape their relationships and sense of self.
Many come to therapy wishing to restore closeness, improve communication, or find balance between independence and connection.
Through a collaborative and compassionate process, I support them in creating meaningful change and reconnecting with their authentic
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves or each other. Many are navigating ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, or burnout. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to build self-understanding, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop practical strategies that foster lasting growth, connection, and wellbeing.
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves or each other. Many are navigating ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, or burnout. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to build self-understanding, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop practical strategies that foster lasting growth, connection, and wellbeing.
Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.