Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy in Zurich
I guide my clients through challenging life stages. I offer a safe space for my clients to express their thoughts and emotions freely. I am present and empathic with my clients, I listen without judgement.
The basis of psychotherapy is the conversation. I also focus a lot on the body, feeling into the body, naming emotions and where they are located in the body. Relaxation exercises, visualizations and work with touch can also be part of a session.
Initial session
The initial session and the assessment phase (usually three sessions) are for getting to know the client, the situation, struggles and biggest challenges. The client can get to know me and experience how I work. Together we will find out what support the client needs and which goals the client has for therapy and his life. After three sessions we will evaluate together and decide if we want to continue working together. Usually in the first few months weekly sessions are recommended.
Short-term therapy
I offer short-term therapy, typically comprising 15 to 30 sessions
Longer-term therapy available upon arrangement.
Payment terms for psychotherapy
- Private Pay (CHF 190.-/h), initial session 75 minutes CHF 225.
- In cases of a diagnosed mental illness, psychotherapy is covered by the basic health insurance. This requires a referral from a general practitioner or a specialist in psychiatry or psychosomatics.
- Coverage by supplementary insurance is not possible.
Education and further training
2026 – today
Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises, TRE, Deborah Brown, UK
2021 – today
Clinical Hypnosis, Association of Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Switzerland (GHYPS), Zurich
2022 – 2023
Hypnosis Therapist, Omni Hypnosis Training Center, Zurich
2017 – 2022
Person-centered and experiencial psychotherapy – body-oriented, GFK-Institute Zurich
Federally Recognized Psychotherapist
2005 – 2013
Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology with Minors in Psychopathology and Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich
Professional experience
2022 – today
Private practice for psychotherapy in Zurich
2019 – 2024
Psychotherapist, practice for psychotherapy Ferrari GmbH, Wetzikon
2018 – 2019
Delegated Psychologist, Dr. med. Jeffrey Mc Cutchan, Luzern
2017 – 2018
Delegated Psychologist, Psychiater Luzern, Dr. med. Sabine Abele, Luzern
2016 -2017
Resident Psychologist, Psychiatry Basel-Land, daytime hospital, Liestal
2016
Research assistent, Zurich college for applied sciences (ZHAW), department of applied psychology, Zurich, research project, supported education
2012 – 2013
Psychologist in the department of recovery, Swiss foundation Pro Mente Sana, Zürich
2010
Psychology intern, daytime hospital, ambulatorium east, psychiatric university hospital, Zurich
2008
Psychology intern, Swiss foundation Pro Mente Sana, Zurich
On methodology
I work exclusively with scientifically recognized methods of psychotherapy. Energy work is offered as a separate, complementary service. Under no circumstances is there a blending of psychotherapy and energy work.
Licenses and memberships
- Psychotherapy practice license, canton Zurich
- Authorisation to bill psychotherapy through basic health insurance, canton Zurich
- Member of Swiss Professional Association of Applied Psychology – Schweizerischer Berufsverband für angewandte Psychologie (SBAP)
- Member of Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP)
- Member of Association of Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Switzerland (GHYPS)
I am committed to the Professional Code of Conduct of these professional associations.