Therapists in Zürich
Welcome! My name is Sanne van Dijken, I am an English- and Dutch speaking psychologist based in Zürich and offer online therapy. I grew up and studied in Groningen, a charming city in the north of the Netherlands. There, I earned my Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English Language & Culture, as well as my Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. I have experience working as a psychologist in both clinical and child and adolescent psychology.
Welcome! My name is Sanne van Dijken, I am an English- and Dutch speaking psychologist based in Zürich and offer online therapy. I grew up and studied in Groningen, a charming city in the north of the Netherlands. There, I earned my Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English Language & Culture, as well as my Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. I have experience working as a psychologist in both clinical and child and adolescent psychology.
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
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
I am a certified systemic counsellor specialising in working with expats and binational couples. English is my mother tongue, I am also fluent in German.
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. The goal is to understand yourself, your triggers and your behavioural or relationship patterns, and to implement changes, often small, to enable you to live a more positive and fulfilling life and enjoy more harmonious relationships.
I am a certified systemic counsellor specialising in working with expats and binational couples. English is my mother tongue, I am also fluent in German.
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. The goal is to understand yourself, your triggers and your behavioural or relationship patterns, and to implement changes, often small, to enable you to live a more positive and fulfilling life and enjoy more harmonious relationships.
If you feel stuck in a situation or a version of yourself that concerns you, contact me. As a mental health counselor I can help you achieve the change you seek.
If you feel stuck in a situation or a version of yourself that concerns you, contact me. As a mental health counselor I can help you achieve the change you seek.
Emotional difficulties are deeply personal, debilitating and at times confusing. In order to better understand the issue that you may be experiencing, deeper insights begin to emerge as we examine how your assumptions and beliefs may be framing your perspective. The vehicle of change is the therapeutic conversational process that helps generate meaningful solutions, in order to resolve your difficulty.
Emotional difficulties are deeply personal, debilitating and at times confusing. In order to better understand the issue that you may be experiencing, deeper insights begin to emerge as we examine how your assumptions and beliefs may be framing your perspective. The vehicle of change is the therapeutic conversational process that helps generate meaningful solutions, in order to resolve your difficulty.
My ideal clients are neurodivergent adults including queer and creatives navigating cross-cultural experiences, identity, life transitions, or complex situations. You are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, misunderstood, struggling with emotional regulation, motivation, relationships, belonging, or adapting to change. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface and build practical tools for self-understanding, emotional regulation, coping, motivation, and moving forward in ways that fit your values, culture, neurotype and gender.
My ideal clients are neurodivergent adults including queer and creatives navigating cross-cultural experiences, identity, life transitions, or complex situations. You are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, misunderstood, struggling with emotional regulation, motivation, relationships, belonging, or adapting to change. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface and build practical tools for self-understanding, emotional regulation, coping, motivation, and moving forward in ways that fit your values, culture, neurotype and gender.
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?
When you move, you experience the Self, you are invited to pause and arrive in being. - act - calm - pacify - change - integrate - A trauma, a shock, something unimaginable, a psychological stress, this is always also a physical experience. Where the stress, hyper-excitability, emotional blunting, pain, intrusions, or flashbacks show up, you can influence. In dance-, movement- and trauma-specific movement therapy the focus is on the self in the now. In a psychotherapeutic approach, the therapy promotes a person's emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration.
When you move, you experience the Self, you are invited to pause and arrive in being. - act - calm - pacify - change - integrate - A trauma, a shock, something unimaginable, a psychological stress, this is always also a physical experience. Where the stress, hyper-excitability, emotional blunting, pain, intrusions, or flashbacks show up, you can influence. In dance-, movement- and trauma-specific movement therapy the focus is on the self in the now. In a psychotherapeutic approach, the therapy promotes a person's emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration.
ENG: Multilevel Psychotherapy: I help you either in person or online with: ADHD, Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: ADHS, Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, Burn-Out, Ängsten, Sorgen, Panikattacken, zwanghaften Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen, Depressionen, Essstörungen, Trauma, Trauer.
ENG: Multilevel Psychotherapy: I help you either in person or online with: ADHD, Low self-esteem, Problems in your relationships, Burn-Out, Fears, Anxiety, Panic attacks Compulsive thoughts and behaviors, Depression, Eating disorders, Trauma, Grieving. DE: Ich helfe dir entweder persönlich oder online bei: ADHS, Geringem Selbstwertgefühl, Beziehungsproblemen, Burn-Out, Ängsten, Sorgen, Panikattacken, zwanghaften Gedanken und Verhaltensweisen, Depressionen, Essstörungen, Trauma, Trauer.
I am a Jungian psychoanalyst working in private praxis and online. Finding meaning behind difficult mental states forms the heart of my practice. I help my clients in their search for a soulful and meaningful life, and in dispelling the vague stagnation they might find themselves in. I also often help my clients work through difficult relationship situations.
I am a Jungian psychoanalyst working in private praxis and online. Finding meaning behind difficult mental states forms the heart of my practice. I help my clients in their search for a soulful and meaningful life, and in dispelling the vague stagnation they might find themselves in. I also often help my clients work through difficult relationship situations.
Kris Moore, Counsellor, BPhil, MA. Providing creative, dynamic counselling to individuals and couples in an inclusive safe space, since 2018. Through a series of exploratory questions and answers, we will develop a picture of your relationship biography, your current situation and your future visions and desires. By gaining new perspectives on patterns in your relationships, you will begin to understand why and how you function the way you do. And through this new way of seeing and understanding, we will find ways to set things in motion so that you have options to move in new directions.
Kris Moore, Counsellor, BPhil, MA. Providing creative, dynamic counselling to individuals and couples in an inclusive safe space, since 2018. Through a series of exploratory questions and answers, we will develop a picture of your relationship biography, your current situation and your future visions and desires. By gaining new perspectives on patterns in your relationships, you will begin to understand why and how you function the way you do. And through this new way of seeing and understanding, we will find ways to set things in motion so that you have options to move in new directions.
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.
I support international professionals, academics and individuals with a focus on people from diverse or minority backgrounds navigating career transitions, workplace stress, job search burnout, or complex career decisions. I support people who seek clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to thrive in demanding roles, career transitions and job search while maintaining personal well-being. I offer a trusted, supportive space to explore challenges and plan next steps.
I support international professionals, academics and individuals with a focus on people from diverse or minority backgrounds navigating career transitions, workplace stress, job search burnout, or complex career decisions. I support people who seek clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to thrive in demanding roles, career transitions and job search while maintaining personal well-being. I offer a trusted, supportive space to explore challenges and plan next steps.
With 15 years experience supporting emerging adults, members of global majority identities and communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear attuned to meet your goals. Clients come to me when feeling stuck, mood issues, overthinking, managing transitions, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem and authentic identity development, and career guidance. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all domains 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.
With 15 years experience supporting emerging adults, members of global majority identities and communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear attuned to meet your goals. Clients come to me when feeling stuck, mood issues, overthinking, managing transitions, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem and authentic identity development, and career guidance. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all domains 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.
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 may feel like you are not living the live you really want... Or you may be living it, but you notice you cannot be fully present and engage with it. The stress, anxiety or struggles of the daily life may be getting you, and the difficult thoughts & feelings come on the way... to pull you around, and away, from what really matters to you.
You may feel like you are not living the live you really want... Or you may be living it, but you notice you cannot be fully present and engage with it. The stress, anxiety or struggles of the daily life may be getting you, and the difficult thoughts & feelings come on the way... to pull you around, and away, from what really matters to you.
I work with people, who feel overwhelmed, emotionally blocked, consumed by negative thoughts, experiencing apathy, or facing changes like migration, as well as those struggling with intrapersonal difficulties and their relationship with themselves.
I offer them a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and gain clarity, preferably in their native language, Spanish.
I can help you if your goal is to build self-awareness, improve emotional balance, and foster healthier relationships while managing the challenges related to migration.
I work with people, who feel overwhelmed, emotionally blocked, consumed by negative thoughts, experiencing apathy, or facing changes like migration, as well as those struggling with intrapersonal difficulties and their relationship with themselves.
I offer them a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and gain clarity, preferably in their native language, Spanish.
I can help you if your goal is to build self-awareness, improve emotional balance, and foster healthier relationships while managing the challenges related to migration.
English and Spanish speaking psychologist in Zurich, offering individual and couples therapy. I specialize in relationship difficulties, trauma, and attachment patterns, and I work with many internationals and expats navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and intercultural relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves or their partner. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns, process difficult experiences, and find new ways of relating.
English and Spanish speaking psychologist in Zurich, offering individual and couples therapy. I specialize in relationship difficulties, trauma, and attachment patterns, and I work with many internationals and expats navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and intercultural relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves or their partner. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns, process difficult experiences, and find new ways of relating.
Are you struggling at the moment? Are you finding it hard to navigate life's challenges on your own? Sometimes the distress and sticking points that we experience are symptoms of disruptions in our lives. The origins of our difficulties can be rooted in our childhood when we had to fragment ourselves and adapt to our environments to cope with challenges. Struggles might also come from unanswered questions about our purpose in life and meaning. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will become the agent of change in your life.
Are you struggling at the moment? Are you finding it hard to navigate life's challenges on your own? Sometimes the distress and sticking points that we experience are symptoms of disruptions in our lives. The origins of our difficulties can be rooted in our childhood when we had to fragment ourselves and adapt to our environments to cope with challenges. Struggles might also come from unanswered questions about our purpose in life and meaning. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will become the agent of change in your life.
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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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.