Family Therapists in Winterthur
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.
During difficult times or periods of change, it's common to feel overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected. Having empathetic and professional support can make a real difference — helping you develop new strategies and build a more fulfilling life. I offer therapy in Spanish and German, both in person in Zürich and online worldwide. Available for new clients from July 2026.
During difficult times or periods of change, it's common to feel overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected. Having empathetic and professional support can make a real difference — helping you develop new strategies and build a more fulfilling life. I offer therapy in Spanish and German, both in person in Zürich and online worldwide. Available for new clients from July 2026.
You may be successful and capable in many areas of your life, yet find yourself struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions or experiences from the past that continue to affect you.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand these patterns, feel more emotionally secure and create meaningful, sustainable change. As a Psychologist FSP, Couples & Trauma Therapist and Master Certified Coach (ICF), I offer an integrative, client-centred and trauma-informed approach. Depending on your individual needs, our work may draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based approach
You may be successful and capable in many areas of your life, yet find yourself struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions or experiences from the past that continue to affect you.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand these patterns, feel more emotionally secure and create meaningful, sustainable change. As a Psychologist FSP, Couples & Trauma Therapist and Master Certified Coach (ICF), I offer an integrative, client-centred and trauma-informed approach. Depending on your individual needs, our work may draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based approach
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.
Is your relationship in trouble? Do you want to develop better communication skills and increase intimacy, respect, and affection in your relationship? Or, are you suffering from feelings of jealousy and insecurity in your relationships? Would you like to overcome obstacles that are standing in your way of you becoming the best version of yourself? Is an international relationship or the ex-pat life leaving you feeling as if a part of yourself is missing? Are stress and anxiety overtaking your life? Do you just need an empathetic ear to listen to you and coach you through a personal or job-related problem?
Is your relationship in trouble? Do you want to develop better communication skills and increase intimacy, respect, and affection in your relationship? Or, are you suffering from feelings of jealousy and insecurity in your relationships? Would you like to overcome obstacles that are standing in your way of you becoming the best version of yourself? Is an international relationship or the ex-pat life leaving you feeling as if a part of yourself is missing? Are stress and anxiety overtaking your life? Do you just need an empathetic ear to listen to you and coach you through a personal or job-related problem?
Sometimes, life demands more than it gives. In such moments, it can be difficult to focus on your own well-being. As a psychologist, I am here to support you with empathy, respect, and within a safe space - to help you restore your inner balance.
Together, we create lasting change - for your personal and/or professional concerns.
The aim of our work is to support your autonomy - meaning the ability to be more aware, to make conscious choices, and to respond to yourself and others in ways that feel authentic and aligned with who you really are.
Additionally interested in an online groupworkshop "self-worth&confidence"? eMail me.
Sometimes, life demands more than it gives. In such moments, it can be difficult to focus on your own well-being. As a psychologist, I am here to support you with empathy, respect, and within a safe space - to help you restore your inner balance.
Together, we create lasting change - for your personal and/or professional concerns.
The aim of our work is to support your autonomy - meaning the ability to be more aware, to make conscious choices, and to respond to yourself and others in ways that feel authentic and aligned with who you really are.
Additionally interested in an online groupworkshop "self-worth&confidence"? eMail me.
I accompany individuals, couples or families through difficult life crisis & transitions such as: grief & bereavement, parenting challenges, perinatal difficulties, somatic illness, marital confict/ divorce, unemployment/ job loss/ professional reorientation/ retiring issues.
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.
I accompany individuals, couples or families through difficult life crisis & transitions such as: grief & bereavement, parenting challenges, perinatal difficulties, somatic illness, marital confict/ divorce, unemployment/ job loss/ professional reorientation/ retiring issues.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck—whether in your work, your relationships, or within yourself—you are not alone. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning individuals who find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, anxiety, or difficult life transitions.
I offer a structured, supportive space where we work together to understand what is happening and to create practical, meaningful change.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck—whether in your work, your relationships, or within yourself—you are not alone. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning individuals who find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, anxiety, or difficult life transitions.
I offer a structured, supportive space where we work together to understand what is happening and to create practical, meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Mikaela. I’m a UK-trained counselling psychologist providing counselling here in Switzerland. I am committed to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and be met with compassion and respect.
I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities to support clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, low self-esteem, trauma symptoms, gender and sexual identity, and other emotional or life difficulties. Together, we can work toward greater understanding of your experience and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Mikaela. I’m a UK-trained counselling psychologist providing counselling here in Switzerland. I am committed to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and be met with compassion and respect.
I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities to support clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, low self-esteem, trauma symptoms, gender and sexual identity, and other emotional or life difficulties. Together, we can work toward greater understanding of your experience and meaningful change.
" 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'.
You can expect insights where there was confusion, language for what you've been living, and a family that finally has a real foundation.
My work draws on solution-focused coaching, psycho-education, and the Smart Stepfamily methodology, a framework designed specifically for the dynamics that make blended families uniquely hard.
" 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'.
You can expect insights where there was confusion, language for what you've been living, and a family that finally has a real foundation.
My work draws on solution-focused coaching, psycho-education, and the Smart Stepfamily methodology, a framework designed specifically for the dynamics that make blended families uniquely hard.
Hi, I’m Franziska, a Swiss-licensed psychotherapist.
I work with women who have learned to push through, but internally struggle with self-doubt, a sense of not being good enough, and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of work and motherhood.
Many of the women I work with are well reflected and self-aware. They often understand where their patterns come from but still find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand and can't seem to shift on their own.
This is often the point where they choose to reach out for support.
Hi, I’m Franziska, a Swiss-licensed psychotherapist.
I work with women who have learned to push through, but internally struggle with self-doubt, a sense of not being good enough, and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of work and motherhood.
Many of the women I work with are well reflected and self-aware. They often understand where their patterns come from but still find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand and can't seem to shift on their own.
This is often the point where they choose to reach out for support.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, being a new parent, tension in the couple or life transitions like being an expat and finding balance. I can offer you a private, tailored space to explore your personal challenges. We’ll uncover thought patterns and behaviors that block growth, and develop coping strategies for lasting change. My integrative approach empowers you to rediscover confidence, balance, and be more resilient.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, being a new parent, tension in the couple or life transitions like being an expat and finding balance. I can offer you a private, tailored space to explore your personal challenges. We’ll uncover thought patterns and behaviors that block growth, and develop coping strategies for lasting change. My integrative approach empowers you to rediscover confidence, balance, and be more resilient.
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
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.
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.
Are you comfortable being authentically You? Is your genuine self optimal? Would you like clarity and support? Are you happy, kind, generous, or are there other qualities that you would like to address? Life and life transitions including transformation can be challenging. Do you have an abundant or adventurous or simple and light lifestyle? Do you need clarity and support? Would you like to better understand and share yourself? Do you have healthy Relations? Do you take good care of yourself? Taking care of others can be challenging as well. Do you have questions about parenting or lifespan development including spiritual practice?
Are you comfortable being authentically You? Is your genuine self optimal? Would you like clarity and support? Are you happy, kind, generous, or are there other qualities that you would like to address? Life and life transitions including transformation can be challenging. Do you have an abundant or adventurous or simple and light lifestyle? Do you need clarity and support? Would you like to better understand and share yourself? Do you have healthy Relations? Do you take good care of yourself? Taking care of others can be challenging as well. Do you have questions about parenting or lifespan development including spiritual practice?
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.
These may specific to you individually, partnership, parental, sibling, wider family, workplace, or simply how life in general can seem a struggle.
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.
These may specific to you individually, partnership, parental, sibling, wider family, workplace, or simply how life in general can seem a struggle.
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.
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.