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Maryna Zaitseva, Psychosocial Counselor
Support for burnout, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart before asking for help. If you’re feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck, counseling can help you understand what’s happening, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater confidence.
No commitment · Online · Confidential
Access support wherever you are.
A private space to speak openly.
Tailored to your individual needs.
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I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, identify what keeps you stuck, and work towards meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
Integrating Gestalt, CBT, ACT, somatic and art-based methods to meet your individual needs.
Support in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Counseling that adapts to your schedule and timezone.
Real-world insight into demanding careers and major life transitions.
Ensuring highest quality standards.
Start with a free 20-minute introduction.
Ongoing sessions are paid and currently start from CHF 120.
You only continue if it feels right.
Maybe everyone thinks you “have it all together.” Or maybe you’re barely holding on. Either way, your challenges are real—and you don’t have to face them alone.
If you recognize yourself in any of these thoughts or experiences, you’re not alone.
Sometimes, having a safe place to pause, reflect, and be truly heard is where meaningful change begins.
You don’t have to justify why this feels hard.
Hello, I am Maryna.
Before becoming a counselor, I was a lawyer building my own life in another country. I know what it’s like to adapt to a new culture, build a career from scratch, and look successful while quietly wondering where you belong. Driven by a desire to better understand how people cope with change, I went on to earn a Master’s degree in Psychology and spent several years studying evidence-based therapeutic approaches in depth.
These experiences continue to shape the way I work with my clients today. Today, I help English-speaking adults make sense of what they’re experiencing and navigate anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
These are the principles that guide my work with every person.
Support for the challenges you’re facing today.
When life feels overwhelming, and you’re running on empty.
We work on:
More about anxiety and stress counseling → More about burnout counseling →
Short-term, focused support during particularly difficult periods.
Effective for:
Building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Including:
Finding stability while building a life abroad.
When work no longer feels sustainable or fulfilling.
Stress & the Body
Focus areas:
Every person is different. Rather than following a fixed method, I adapt my approach to your goals, pace, and needs. Depending on what would be most helpful, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic and Trauma-informed Approaches, Gestalt-informed counseling, Body-oriented approaches, Mindfulness, and creative Art methods.
Psychosocial support can be helpful for many emotional problems. However, in some situations, an assessment or treatment by a psychiatrist or another medical specialist is required.
These include:
I am not able to provide the above-mentioned treatments.
If I consider that another type of support is better suited to your needs, I will explain my recommendations and help you find the most appropriate specialist or service. My main aim is to ensure that you receive exactly the help you need.
If you’re ready to begin, I’d be happy to support you.
20 minutes, no obligation
We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to counseling, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels right.
50 minutes focused entirely on you.
We’ll explore what’s bringing you here, begin to understand your situation, and discuss what you hope to gain from counseling.
Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances.
Over time, many people begin to understand themselves more clearly, feel more confident in handling life’s challenges, and no longer need the same level of support. We’ll regularly review your progress together and decide when you’re ready to continue on your own.
Appointments that fit around your schedule.
Join sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Your counseling travels with you.
Attend sessions privately, without leaving your home or workplace.
Real stories from real journeys
“Calm, comfortable atmosphere. The homework assignments can be used daily for self-regulation. I felt there was light at the end of the tunnel.”
“During a year of work with Maryna, I received not only support, but also clear, effective tools and techniques that really help me better understand my body, my inner state, and reduce negative psychosomatic symptoms. Counseling is always a joint effort, and I appreciate that our process has always been honest, collaborative, and lively. Maryna is very sensitive, attentive, deeply reflective, and easy to trust and open up to. Every week, our sessions were a stable support that I could rely on even on the most difficult days. Thank you for your warmth, professionalism, and the feeling that I am not alone on this journey.”
“I have been working with Maryna for a little over a year. Looking back at myself last year and now, I realize how far I have come thanks to our conversations and the additional homework I received after each session. Realizations come not during, but after, and even after a long period of time, at a completely unexpected moment. I am grateful to Maryna for making me feel safe and fully accepted, no matter what state I am in. I am very glad that I took the plunge, and I am very happy and grateful that I am walking my path of change, awareness, and transformation with her.”
“What I value most in my work with Maryna is the sense of understanding, empathy, and safety. I really appreciate her sensitive and attentive approach, which respects my pace and experience. I can feel her deep understanding of traumatic experiences, and this gives me a sense of support and security. Over the past six months of working with Maryna, many positive changes have taken place in my life—changes I hadn’t dared to make before. I truly appreciate this work and the space she creates.”
“One of the most comfortable consultants who really closes the question organically and brings you to a solution, not just gives it ‘in the forehead’.”
“My condition changed dramatically. I had more energy, a stable emotional state, a good mood, and a desire to ‘live and act’.”
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Free 20-minute consultation to explore if we’re the right fit
Book Free 20-Min Intro SessionCHF 120
50-minute sessions | Package options available
Book a session →CHF 150
Single Short-Notice (up to 24h) Session when in urgent need.
Book a session →Prices are available converted to EUR or USD for clients outside Switzerland. Currently no coverage by Swiss insurance providers.
If you’re ready to begin, you’re welcome to book a free consultation. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to counseling, answer your questions, and see whether working together feels right.
We meet via a secure, encrypted video platform. Think of it like a private call designed specifically for counseling. You’ll receive a link before each session. All you need is a device with a camera, stable internet, and a private space.
I offer counseling in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. You’re welcome to choose the language in which you feel most comfortable expressing yourself.
Free introduction sessions are 20 minutes. Standard sessions are 50 minutes. Some people prefer weekly sessions, while others meet every two weeks or less often. We’ll decide together what feels right for your situation, and we can adjust the frequency over time if your needs change.
If you’re booking for the first time, I recommend starting with a free 20-minute introductory consultation: https://englishtherapist.ch/book-an-appointment/
It’s a chance to talk about what brings you to counseling, ask any questions, and decide whether working together feels right. If you’d like to continue, you can then book your first full session.
To book additional sessions after your first appointment or if you’ve purchased a package, please log in to the Client Portal: https://englishtherapist.ch/client-login/ .
When you made your first booking, you should have received an email with instructions on how to access the Client Portal and create your password. If you can’t find it, please check your spam or junk folder.
If you’ve forgotten your password, you can reset it from the Client Portal login page using your email address.
If you need any help, feel free to reply to my email or contact me at: [email protected]
Swiss basic insurance typically doesn’t cover counseling.
Many people come to counseling because they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or facing a major life change. Others simply want space to think things through with someone who isn’t personally involved. You don’t need to wait until things become unbearable before asking for support.
Yes. As long as you have a stable internet connection and a private place to talk, we can continue our sessions wherever you are.
There’s no perfect moment to start counseling. If you feel ready to talk, I’d be happy to meet you for a free introductory consultation.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. If you feel ready to talk, I’d be happy to meet you for a free introductory consultation. You don’t have to face difficult times alone.
— Maryna Zaitseva MSc Psychology, SGfB Registered Counselor
