Counseling in English for people who live or work in Zurich. Online by default, in person in Zurich on request.
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Who this is for in Zurich
About a third of the people living in the city of Zurich hold a foreign passport. Many came for a role in banking, insurance, tech or research, or followed a partner who did. Work runs in English, daily life runs in German and Swiss German, and the two do not always meet.
From the outside it often looks like it is going well. The job is good, the flat is sorted, the trains run on time. And still people tell me the same things: I am tired in a way that sleep does not fix. I have colleagues but no real friends here. I am successful and I do not know who I am outside work. My partner has settled in and I have not.
You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. If something has felt heavy for a while, that is reason enough to talk.
What we can work on
- Burnout and long-term work stress, including the pressure to always be available
- Anxiety, overthinking and trouble switching off
- Loneliness and building a life in Zurich that feels like yours
- Relationship difficulties, worked on with you individually
- Decisions about staying, leaving or changing direction
More detail: Burnout counseling and Counseling for expats in Switzerland.
How sessions work from Zurich
Most of my Zurich clients meet me online, from home or from a quiet room at work. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place on a secure, encrypted video platform. You can book early mornings, lunch breaks and evenings, which matters when your calendar is full.
If you prefer to meet face to face, we can arrange an in-person session in Zurich on request. Tell me in the free introduction and we will find a time and place.
A regular session costs CHF 120. The first 20-minute introduction is free and carries no obligation. Swiss basic insurance typically does not cover counseling.
Counselor, therapist, psychologist: what you get here
People often search for an English-speaking therapist in Zurich. I am a psychosocial counselor, registered with the Swiss Association for Counselling (SGfB), with an MSc in Psychology. Counseling helps with stress, burnout, relationships and life changes. It is not psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment, and I do not diagnose or prescribe. If another kind of help fits you better, I will say so and help you find it. This article explains the difference: Counseling vs. psychotherapy in Switzerland.
“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.”
V., IT specialist
Reading that fits life in Zurich
- Why making friends in Switzerland can feel slow as an adult
- Workplace stress when you are always available
- Feeling stuck in Switzerland when life looks fine
Questions from Zurich clients
Can I see you in person in Zurich?
Yes, on request. Sessions are online by default because that suits most schedules. If you would like to meet in person in Zurich, mention it in the free introduction and we will arrange it.
Do you offer sessions outside office hours?
Yes. Early morning, lunchtime and evening appointments are available, so sessions can fit around a full working day in Zurich.
I only speak a little German. Is that a problem?
No. Sessions are in English, Ukrainian or Russian. You do not need German for anything, including booking and payment.