Somatic Therapists in St Gallen
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.
You are struggling to live a fulfilling life, yet you are not sure what is going on. You might have given it a name, yet it does not help. 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.
You are struggling to live a fulfilling life, yet you are not sure what is going on. You might have given it a name, yet it does not help. 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.
I trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Bodynamic Somatic Psychology , as well as at Chiron Association for Body Psychotherapists.
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 chronic pain or psychosomatic symptoms 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.
I trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Bodynamic Somatic Psychology , as well as at Chiron Association for Body Psychotherapists.
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 chronic pain or psychosomatic symptoms 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.
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My clients face relationship challenges, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, eating disorders or feeling stuck in life. Some of my clients feel disconnected from their bodies. Clients come to me wanting to feel free of this pain they are suffering. I believe, no matter your past experiences or your story, that you have the innate ability to feel whole and free - to live the life you yearn to live.
My clients face relationship challenges, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, eating disorders or feeling stuck in life. Some of my clients feel disconnected from their bodies. Clients come to me wanting to feel free of this pain they are suffering. I believe, no matter your past experiences or your story, that you have the innate ability to feel whole and free - to live the life you yearn to live.
My background is in psychology and cognitive-affective neuroscience, and since 2021 I've built my own coaching practice that draws on that foundation alongside hypnosis, NLP, somatic work, and subconscious-focused techniques.
What makes my approach different: we don't stay at the surface. Talk-based coaching alone often circles the same insights without changing anything underneath. I combine tools from different backgrounds, i.e., psychological, somatic, subconscious, tailored to what you actually need, so we get to the root of the pattern instead of just naming it.
My background is in psychology and cognitive-affective neuroscience, and since 2021 I've built my own coaching practice that draws on that foundation alongside hypnosis, NLP, somatic work, and subconscious-focused techniques.
What makes my approach different: we don't stay at the surface. Talk-based coaching alone often circles the same insights without changing anything underneath. I combine tools from different backgrounds, i.e., psychological, somatic, subconscious, tailored to what you actually need, so we get to the root of the pattern instead of just naming it.
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You experience feeling of low self-worth (self-esteem) and low belief in your abilities (self-confidence), anxiety, mental & physical fatigue from hiding who you really are; struggle with feeling stuck and inner unrest; emotional regulation; wish to replace shame with clarity.
I have 10+ years experience working with Mental health, Autism, or AuDHD, LGBTQIA+ community & different cultures. We build practical tools to design your life navigate burnout, hyper focus, regulate emotions, manage time & energy, to reduce sensory overload, build stability and belonging.
You experience feeling of low self-worth (self-esteem) and low belief in your abilities (self-confidence), anxiety, mental & physical fatigue from hiding who you really are; struggle with feeling stuck and inner unrest; emotional regulation; wish to replace shame with clarity.
I have 10+ years experience working with Mental health, Autism, or AuDHD, LGBTQIA+ community & different cultures. We build practical tools to design your life navigate burnout, hyper focus, regulate emotions, manage time & energy, to reduce sensory overload, build stability and belonging.
English/German/Polish psychologist, sex therapist, and somatic psychotherapist (final year of training).
I can support you with:
• mood disturbances (low mood, depression, anxiety)
• expat/migration crisis of identity
• sexual dysfunctions and concerns
• navigating consensual non-monogamy
• female pleasure/orgasm/libido
• psychological concerns in the "baby years"
• psychosomatic issues
• body image issues
• confidence issues
• stress regulation
English/German/Polish psychologist, sex therapist, and somatic psychotherapist (final year of training).
I can support you with:
• mood disturbances (low mood, depression, anxiety)
• expat/migration crisis of identity
• sexual dysfunctions and concerns
• navigating consensual non-monogamy
• female pleasure/orgasm/libido
• psychological concerns in the "baby years"
• psychosomatic issues
• body image issues
• confidence issues
• stress regulation
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.
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.
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.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t feel like you. Perhaps you’re managing big emotions, navigating a life transition, or facing challenges that seem invisible to others — like neurodivergence, grief, or hearing loss. You want to feel more grounded, to make sense of your experiences, and to move forward with clarity and strength. My clients are often seeking a safe, understanding space where they can be heard, supported, and empowered toward greater self-acceptance, resilience, and connection.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that don’t feel like you. Perhaps you’re managing big emotions, navigating a life transition, or facing challenges that seem invisible to others — like neurodivergence, grief, or hearing loss. You want to feel more grounded, to make sense of your experiences, and to move forward with clarity and strength. My clients are often seeking a safe, understanding space where they can be heard, supported, and empowered toward greater self-acceptance, resilience, and connection.
My therapeutic approach is a blend of neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment oriented psychotherapy with somatic approaches.
I work across a broad variety of issues and difficulties with Adults, Teens, and Parents that include: Anxiety/Stress/Depression Shame Trauma Parenting Sexual Dysfunction Eating Issues Self-harm Grief and Loss Addiction ADHD Burnout
My therapeutic approach is a blend of neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment oriented psychotherapy with somatic approaches.
I work across a broad variety of issues and difficulties with Adults, Teens, and Parents that include: Anxiety/Stress/Depression Shame Trauma Parenting Sexual Dysfunction Eating Issues Self-harm Grief and Loss Addiction ADHD Burnout
I believe that every individual has the potential to heal and grow, regardless of the challenges they face. My approach combines a deep understanding of the human experience with proven therapeutic methods, aiming to help you uncover the root causes of your struggles. Together, we will build emotional resilience and guide you toward lasting transformation, creating a path to inner peace and personal empowerment.
I believe that every individual has the potential to heal and grow, regardless of the challenges they face. My approach combines a deep understanding of the human experience with proven therapeutic methods, aiming to help you uncover the root causes of your struggles. Together, we will build emotional resilience and guide you toward lasting transformation, creating a path to inner peace and personal empowerment.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. I hold a Master's degree and a UK professional accreditation.
The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Body image, Depression, Gender identity, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual orientation, and Relational difficulties. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences and resolving internal and or relational conflicts.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. I hold a Master's degree and a UK professional accreditation.
The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Body image, Depression, Gender identity, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual orientation, and Relational difficulties. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences and resolving internal and or relational conflicts.
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 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 approach is relational, integrative and emotion-focused, drawing on attachment, experiential and somatic work, sex therapy and GSRD-affirmative practice.
I work with young adults, adults and couples who feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns, conflict or distance, changes in desire or intimacy, sexual concerns, questions around relationship agreements or consensual non-monogamy, and periods of stress, burnout or major life transition. Together we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and work toward changes that feel more connected, workable and sustainable.
My approach is relational, integrative and emotion-focused, drawing on attachment, experiential and somatic work, sex therapy and GSRD-affirmative practice.
I work with young adults, adults and couples who feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns, conflict or distance, changes in desire or intimacy, sexual concerns, questions around relationship agreements or consensual non-monogamy, and periods of stress, burnout or major life transition. Together we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and work toward changes that feel more connected, workable and sustainable.
My approach is gentle & body-oriented, using Somatic Experiencing, talk therapy, & nervous system regulation to help you reconnect with yourself, release old patterns & rebuild self-trust.
You may seem fine on the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted—stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed, or struggling to trust yourself and others. Maybe you've experienced painful relationships, boundary violations, or chronic stress that still affect you. You might feel anxious, disconnected, or notice that your body carries tension, even through physical symptoms or autoimmune issues.
You want more than just coping—you want to feel like yourself again. To trust, set boundaries, and move through life with ease. Right now, that might feel impossible. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach is gentle & body-oriented, using Somatic Experiencing, talk therapy, & nervous system regulation to help you reconnect with yourself, release old patterns & rebuild self-trust.
You may seem fine on the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted—stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed, or struggling to trust yourself and others. Maybe you've experienced painful relationships, boundary violations, or chronic stress that still affect you. You might feel anxious, disconnected, or notice that your body carries tension, even through physical symptoms or autoimmune issues.
You want more than just coping—you want to feel like yourself again. To trust, set boundaries, and move through life with ease. Right now, that might feel impossible. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
If you are struggling with your emotions, with your life in general, with your job, your family or with some health problem I can help you! Using an integrative approach, combining the Internal Family Systems, the Polyvagal theory and doing some somatique work, we are able to unlock, unburden and regulate your emotions, your nervous system and your body.
If you are struggling with your emotions, with your life in general, with your job, your family or with some health problem I can help you! Using an integrative approach, combining the Internal Family Systems, the Polyvagal theory and doing some somatique work, we are able to unlock, unburden and regulate your emotions, your nervous system and your body.
Treatment follows three stages: Navigate (understand where you are), Adapt (build practical CBT, somatic, body, and mindfulness-based skills), and Flourish (integrate change into daily life).
Living in another country can bring opportunities, but it can also be demanding in ways that are not always visible. Adapting to a new culture, building a career and relationships, and living with uncertainty can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you really want. I work with expats and international professionals navigating burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, cultural adjustment, and significant life or career changes.
Online counselling in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Treatment follows three stages: Navigate (understand where you are), Adapt (build practical CBT, somatic, body, and mindfulness-based skills), and Flourish (integrate change into daily life).
Living in another country can bring opportunities, but it can also be demanding in ways that are not always visible. Adapting to a new culture, building a career and relationships, and living with uncertainty can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you really want. I work with expats and international professionals navigating burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, cultural adjustment, and significant life or career changes.
Online counselling in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children online and on location in Basel, Switzerland: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children online and on location in Basel, Switzerland: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.