Online counseling in English, from wherever you are in Switzerland. A private video call, a regular time, and no commute.
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Why I work online by default
Most people who look for counseling in English in Switzerland do not live next door to an English-speaking counselor. Online sessions remove that problem. It makes no difference whether you live in a city, a village above a lake or a valley with one train an hour.
It also lowers the effort of showing up. There is no travel, no waiting room and no need to explain to anyone where you are going. For people with long working days or small children, that is often what makes regular sessions possible at all.
How a session works
- You book a time on my website. For a first contact, choose the free 20-minute introduction.
- Before the appointment you receive a link.
- At the agreed time you open the link and we see each other on screen.
- We talk for 50 minutes, the same way we would in a room.
You decide how often we meet. Weekly, every two weeks and monthly are all possible, and the rhythm can change as things improve.
What you need
- A phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone
- A stable internet connection
- A place where you will not be overheard for the length of the session
- Headphones, if other people are at home
A private place does not have to be a perfect one. Clients join from a bedroom, a parked car or a booked meeting room at work. What matters is that you can speak freely.
Privacy
Sessions take place on a secure, encrypted video platform built for confidential conversations. What you tell me stays between us, within the limits that the law sets for every counselor in Switzerland. If confidentiality worries you, ask me about it in the introduction. It is a fair question and I am glad to answer it.
Camera on or off
I work best when we can see each other, because a face says things that words leave out. Still, some people find the camera hard at the beginning, or on a particular day. Tell me, and we will find a way to work that you can manage.
“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’.”
V.H., IT specialist
In person, as the exception
Online is how I normally work. If you strongly prefer to meet face to face, an in-person session in Switzerland can be arranged on request. Mention it when we first speak and we will see what is realistic for your location. I am based in the Lake Zurich area: counseling around Lake Zurich and Schwyz.
What kind of help this is
Online counseling with me is psychosocial counseling. I am registered with the Swiss Association for Counselling (SGfB) and have an MSc in Psychology. A psychotherapist or psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental illness, and I do neither. I help with stress, burnout, relationships and life changes. This article sets out who does what: Counseling vs. psychotherapy in Switzerland. An acute crisis needs faster help than a video appointment, so in an emergency call 144.
Price and languages
A regular 50-minute session is CHF 120. The 20-minute introduction is free and commits you to nothing. In most cases Swiss basic insurance does not pay for counseling. You can have your sessions in English, Ukrainian or Russian. An overview of everything I offer is on the page English-speaking counselor in Switzerland.
Read more about online sessions
- Preparing for an online session
- Can you keep your camera off?
- Technology problems during online counseling
- Confidentiality in Switzerland: what to ask a counselor
Questions about online counseling
Is online counseling as effective as meeting in person?
I can only speak from my own practice. Most of my work happens online, and clients make the same kind of progress I would expect in a room. Some things are different: I see less of your posture, and you have to create your own quiet space. Some things are easier: people are often more open at home. If it does not suit you, you will notice within a session or two, and we can talk about alternatives.
What happens if the connection drops?
Use the same link to rejoin. Usually that solves it within a minute. If it does not, send me an email and we will agree how to continue.
Can I do sessions while traveling?
Yes. You need a reliable connection and somewhere private, and then it does not matter which country you are in. Check the time difference before you book, so the appointment does not land in the middle of your night.