Trauma and PTSD Therapists in St Gallen

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Somatic Psychology and Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, FSP
Verified Verified
9001 St Gallen  (Online Only)
I am also trained in Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting, innovative, highly effective, brain-based trauma-informed therapies.
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.
I am also trained in Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting, innovative, highly effective, brain-based trauma-informed therapies.
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.
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Alla Chebotareva
Psychologist, MA, FSP
Verified Verified
9000 St Gallen
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing, I am here to help you through a cognitive-behavioural and systemic approaches. That means, I see the person as a part of a system, that is performing several roles (brother/sister, colleague, mother/father, friend, boss, etc). Each one of these roles might be more or less affected by the problem, and modifying one role might impact the rest.
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing, I am here to help you through a cognitive-behavioural and systemic approaches. That means, I see the person as a part of a system, that is performing several roles (brother/sister, colleague, mother/father, friend, boss, etc). Each one of these roles might be more or less affected by the problem, and modifying one role might impact the rest.
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Saeed Behkam
MSc
Verified Verified
9000 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.
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Natalia Braun
MSc
Verified Verified
9000 St Gallen  (Online Only)
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Sigmund Freud. I would like to invite you to a safe space of a co-created relationship, where you can talk without being judged, make meaning of what you have been going through, and co-discover this meaning in free association. I am trained in contemporary psychoanalysis, gestalt and expressive arts therapies as well as crisis interventions.
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Sigmund Freud. I would like to invite you to a safe space of a co-created relationship, where you can talk without being judged, make meaning of what you have been going through, and co-discover this meaning in free association. I am trained in contemporary psychoanalysis, gestalt and expressive arts therapies as well as crisis interventions.
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Ian Reid
Counsellor, MSc
Not Verified Not Verified
9000 St Gallen  (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.
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Regula Badertscher
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
9113 Degersheim
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.
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Douglas Liddell
Psychiatrist, Dr.med.
Verified Verified
9422 Gstaad
www.douglaspractice.com/en/ 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
www.douglaspractice.com/en/ 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
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Online Therapists

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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.
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Jessi L Wacker
Verified Verified
8032 Zürich
I’ve worked for 19 years as a mental health counselor with issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, body image, relationship challenges, stress, self-worth, identity, grief, transition & trauma.
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’ve worked for 19 years as a mental health counselor with issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, body image, relationship challenges, stress, self-worth, identity, grief, transition & trauma.
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.
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Katia Voutsa
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
8050 Zürich  (Online Only)
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.
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Camelia Krupp Coaching & Therapy
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Verified Verified
8000 Zürich
Certified in trauma & resilience, EFT (emotional focused individual & couples therapy), hypnosis, schema therapy, cognitive behavioral coaching and more, I bring extensive experience in integrating neuroscience & evidence-based techniques to meet each client's unique needs.
As a Master Certified Coach, Clinical Psychologist and Counselor, I have an integral approach to my clients and will be using methods and tools that stem from complex trauma, adult development and therapeutic interventions to bring about the best versions of my clients: cognitive behavioral therapies, parental coaching, emotional focused individual & couples therapy, stress management, schema therapy, parts therapy, regressive & rewind hypnosis, sensory system interventions and other healing techniques for trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Certified in trauma & resilience, EFT (emotional focused individual & couples therapy), hypnosis, schema therapy, cognitive behavioral coaching and more, I bring extensive experience in integrating neuroscience & evidence-based techniques to meet each client's unique needs.
As a Master Certified Coach, Clinical Psychologist and Counselor, I have an integral approach to my clients and will be using methods and tools that stem from complex trauma, adult development and therapeutic interventions to bring about the best versions of my clients: cognitive behavioral therapies, parental coaching, emotional focused individual & couples therapy, stress management, schema therapy, parts therapy, regressive & rewind hypnosis, sensory system interventions and other healing techniques for trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety.
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Ana Vedes
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
8032 Zürich
I am specialized in complex trauma and provide 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 specialized in complex trauma and provide 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.
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CFadda Psychological Counselor
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
6330 Cham  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
Hello, my name is Caterina and I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families. The main areas I work with are Anxiety, Attachment issues, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma. You may be looking for help overcoming psychological distress linked to adverse childhood experiences/trauma and resolving internal and or relational conflicts. Therapy can help to improve development, behaviour, functioning, and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate life.
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Rachel Aarden
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
4051 Basel
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 believe that a collaborative and trusting relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. My goal in my therapeutic work is to create a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and supported to be curious and explore any and all aspects of themselves and their lives. 
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 believe that a collaborative and trusting relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. My goal in my therapeutic work is to create a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and supported to be curious and explore any and all aspects of themselves and their lives. 
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Olivia Streater
Art Therapist gpk, MA
Verified Verified
4051 Basel
I have special interest and additional experience in the areas of: trauma/complex trauma, neuroaffirmative therapy (ADHD, autism, PDA), addiction, giftedness, ND burnout, school and migration stress, & medically unexplained symptoms.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children in Basel and online: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
I have special interest and additional experience in the areas of: trauma/complex trauma, neuroaffirmative therapy (ADHD, autism, PDA), addiction, giftedness, ND burnout, school and migration stress, & medically unexplained symptoms.
Therapy & counselling for adults, young people and children in Basel and online: a compassionate, client-led approach combined with evidence-based interventions.
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Rozalina Angelova
Psychologist, MA Psyc, FSP
Verified Verified
8008 Zürich
ENG: Multilevel Psychological Consulting: I help you either in person or online with: Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Unfulfilled desire for children, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, unerfülltem Kinderwunsch, 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: Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Unfulfilled desire for children, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, unerfülltem Kinderwunsch, Burn-Out, Ängsten, Sorgen, Panikattacken, zwanghaften Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen, Depressionen, Essstörungen, Trauma, Trauer.
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Cornelia Meierhans
Psychologist, MSc, FSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
3432 Lützelflüh-Goldbach
Through methods of body-oriented trauma therapy we integrate formative experiences that are influencing your life in an undesirable way at the present time.
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.
Through methods of body-oriented trauma therapy we integrate formative experiences that are influencing your life in an undesirable way at the present time.
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.
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Dr. Lauren Deimling Johns
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3011 Bern
I have specialized in treating posttraumatic stress and vicarious trauma.
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.
I have specialized in treating posttraumatic stress and vicarious trauma.
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.
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Meriel Stanton
Psychologist, FSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
8002 Zürich
My work is rooted in and informed by Sensorimotor psychotherapy - a body informed psychotherapy and trauma treatment .
Open minded non judgmental bilingual who works with integrity, sensitivity, kindness and clarity I am collaborative, flexible and culturally sensitive and create a safe place in which clients feel comfortable to process and heal As a Sensorimotor Psychotherapist my work is grounded in and informed by modern interpersonal & neurobiological psychological wisdom of the Polyvagal Theory. I combine skillful talk therapy with mindfulness, the memory, wisdom of the body, & breath, and body awareness. My clients come from all walks of life and vary in their needs . PTSD & developmental wounds, low self esteem relational probs, stress
My work is rooted in and informed by Sensorimotor psychotherapy - a body informed psychotherapy and trauma treatment .
Open minded non judgmental bilingual who works with integrity, sensitivity, kindness and clarity I am collaborative, flexible and culturally sensitive and create a safe place in which clients feel comfortable to process and heal As a Sensorimotor Psychotherapist my work is grounded in and informed by modern interpersonal & neurobiological psychological wisdom of the Polyvagal Theory. I combine skillful talk therapy with mindfulness, the memory, wisdom of the body, & breath, and body awareness. My clients come from all walks of life and vary in their needs . PTSD & developmental wounds, low self esteem relational probs, stress
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Asim Therapy
Verified Verified
8002 Zürich
I advocate frameworks of anti-oppression, equity, and trauma-informed practices.
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.
I advocate frameworks of anti-oppression, equity, and trauma-informed practices.
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.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.