How I can Help

In-Office sessions

To make sure I can give each client my full attention and allow sufficient time for every session, counselling is available by prior appointment only.

Sessions take place at my practice in Thalwil. You can find the address and directions on page Contact.

The first session is mainly an opportunity to get to know each other and to gain a clearer understanding of your situation and the issues you would like to address.

The number of sessions depends on your individual circumstances and the complexity of the topics involved. Some people benefit from only a few sessions, while others prefer support over a longer period.

online sessions

Life can be busy, and it may not always be convenient to come to the practice in person.

Online counselling therefore offers a flexible alternative to face-to-face sessions.

Sessions take place via Microsoft Teams. In most cases, you can join directly through your browser without installing additional software. Mobile users may need the Microsoft Teams app.

Areas of Support

Anxiety & Worry

Worries about the future, difficult decisions or uncertainty can sometimes become so persistent that they begin to affect everyday life. Anxiety can take many forms, from a general sense of unease to constant worrying that makes it difficult to concentrate, make decisions or move forward. Together, we can explore the thoughts and patterns behind these feelings and look for practical ways to reduce their impact on your daily life.
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Low Mood & Depression

Everyone feels low from time to time, and this is a normal part of life. If low mood persists and is accompanied by ongoing sadness, emptiness or a loss of interest and enjoyment, it may be helpful to take a closer look at what is happening. In counselling, we can explore what may be contributing to these feelings, identify unhelpful patterns and consider practical ways of improving your situation.
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Career & Job Changes

Changing career, looking for a new job or dealing with redundancy can bring uncertainty as well as new opportunities. You may feel unsure about your skills, uncomfortable with the application process or unclear about the direction you want to take. Together, we can identify your strengths, clarify your goals and develop a realistic strategy for your next professional step.
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Coming Out & Identity

Questions around sexual orientation, identity or belonging can be difficult to explore when you feel unable to speak openly with the people around you. Family expectations, cultural background, religion or professional circumstances can make these questions even more complex. Counselling offers a confidential and non-judgemental space in which you can talk openly about your feelings, explore what matters to you and consider how you want to move forward.
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Relationships

Every relationship goes through periods of tension or difficulty. Problems may involve communication, intimacy, trust, finances or simply the feeling that you no longer understand one another as you once did. When conversations repeatedly turn into arguments or important issues remain unresolved, counselling can help both partners understand recurring patterns and create space for more constructive communication.
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Mediation & Conflict

Some conflicts become so entrenched that constructive discussion no longer seems possible. When emotions run high and positions become fixed, a neutral third person can help create a more structured conversation. Whether the conflict is personal or professional, mediation can help clarify different viewpoints, reduce tension and explore realistic ways forward.
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Grief & Loss

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something important. It can involve many different emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, disbelief or a sense of emptiness. There is no single correct way to grieve, and well-meant advice from others is not always helpful. Counselling provides a space to talk openly about your loss, understand your reactions and gradually find ways of living with what has changed.
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Common Questions

Let’s start with what I do not believe in: in my opinion serious counselling work, with long-term effect, is not about the magic power of crystals, nor talking to your angels or seeing people’s auras etc.

I do believe in bespoke, person or couple centered counselling, offering you a ‘Safe Space’ to talk, often in weekly 1 hour-long sessions.

During our sessions, we will work together trying to break down your problems into their separate parts, such as your thoughts, physical feelings and actions.

After that, we will analyze these areas to work out if they’re unrealistic or unhelpful and to determine the effect they have on each other and on you.

In a next step, we will then work out how to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

After working out what you can change, I will ask you to practice these changes in your daily life and we’ll discuss how you got on during the follow-up session(s).

The aim of counselling is to teach you to apply the skills you have learnt to your daily life.

Ideally, this should help you to manage your problems and stop them having a negative impact on your life (even after your counselling sessions finish).

A typical session is 60 mins.

The short answer is ‘no’.

Counselling is – in Switzerland – unfortunately not reimbursed by the (Swiss) medical insurances.

The session frequency can be mutually agreed. Initially a weekly counselling session is the norm.

Some people have a busy work schedule and/or holidays planned. These can be taken into account (of course).

Seeing a counsellor is all about trust, feeling comfortable and understood. Similar to doctors and lawyers, all things said and done remain confidential.

However, there are a few of exemptions to this confidentiality rule:

  • When acts of terrorism are planned (I have to inform the authorities)
  • When I (as a counsellor) suspect a psychological disease (I will advise you to see a Psychiatrist)
  • When actual physical abuse was used and someone’s life is in immediate danger (I have to inform the authorities)

You can easily request a session using this link: Book Appointment.

For information on counselling types and prices, use this link: Pricing.

The number of sessions depends on your individual situation and the complexity of the issues you would like to address. Some people benefit from a relatively small number of sessions, while others prefer support over a longer period.

A psychiatrist is a medically qualified doctor, who can prescribe medication.

A Counsellor (like myself) offers professional support in decision-making and change processes.

Not everyone who is struggling with personal or emotional difficulties needs medication. In many situations, counselling can help you understand the underlying issues, recognise unhelpful patterns and develop practical ways of dealing with them.

Where medication is appropriate, it can play an important role in reducing symptoms. Counselling can complement this by addressing the personal, emotional and behavioural factors behind the difficulties you are experiencing.

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