Individual Counselling

Good conversations can change a life

Counselling begins when something stops working in life. Maybe it’s a relationship that’s grown tense or distant. Maybe it’s a constant feeling of pressure or fatigue that won’t lift. Sometimes it’s harder to name — just a slow build-up of disconnection, doubt, or strain. This is where we start. With curiosity and honesty, and a willingness to figure out what needs to shift. With a steady look at the stories or situations that keep you stuck. As we go along, stories open up, clarity sets in, the weight eases, and choices start to emerge.

Counselling begins when something stops working — a tense relationship, relentless pressure, or a creeping sense of disconnection. We start with curiosity and honesty, looking at what keeps you stuck. As stories open, clarity grows, the weight eases, and choices emerge.

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Individual Counselling: When something needs to shift

I offer individual counselling in Nyon, Lausanne, and online across Switzerland, helping adults facing burnout, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions.

Life’s not a straight line, and it doesn’t always respond to willpower. For some, that shows up as burnout. Or grief. Or a sense that nothing is wrong exactly—yet nothing feels right either. Maybe you’re high-functioning, outwardly steady, but inwardly worn thin. Or you’re tired of repeating patterns you thought you’d outgrown.

You’re a whole person, and the work starts from your strengths as well as your struggles. We work with how you see, respond, and relate—to yourself, to others, to what life throws your way. From there, something real can start to shift.

We work in the present, while using the past where it helps make sense of what’s happening now.The work is paced, direct, and grounded in truth—not just insight. It’s a space for clarity, not coddling. You’re not broken. You’re just ready for a deeper kind of change. And real change means more than adding new habits — it often means letting go of what’s no longer serving you.

Counselling begins when
something stops working in life

Support for Burnout, Anxiety, Grief & Life Transitions

Burnout and emotional fatigue – especially for those who keep everything running smoothly on the outside while quietly running on empty.
Anxiety masked as perfectionism or overachievement – when the drive to excel is fuelled by a fear of falling short.
Grief and life transitions – the moments when loss or change pulls the ground out from under you.
Identity loss after breakups, career shifts, or parenthood – when the roles you’ve lived in no longer fit, and you’re unsure what comes next.
A desire to stop performing and start living – to feel more at home in yourself, not just in the image you present.

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A short reflection for those carrying too much and seeking more ease.

These moments often arrive quietly, then gather force. They can leave you feeling unsteady, questioning where you’re headed, or wondering when you last felt truly like yourself. Wherever you are in that process, this is the work: to look at what’s here, name it honestly, and begin finding a way forward that feels like your own.

What Individual Counselling Sessions Involve

I offer honest conversations, deep curiosity in you and the stories you bring into the room. This is a place for honest dialogue, practical insight, a real human connection and – when appropriate – also lightness and joy. In our work together, you bring your life as it is—the chaos, the ache, the questions, the longing. I bring presence, experience, and a capacity to hold complexity.

We look closely.
We speak honestly.
And over time, something in you begins to shift and change.

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“It was a really difficult session today, but I’m not coming to you to chat and have coffee… Thank you!”

— Female client, 2025

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Working Together in Nyon, Lausanne & Online

I bring practical tools and genuine human connection, so the work is both useful and real. This work is relational. Human. We begin by building something real between us. You’re not a diagnosis to be solved – you’re a person to be seen.

A good conversation can change a life. That’s not a slogan. I’ve seen it happen.

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We’ll look at patterns—not to explain them away, but to interrupt them. You learn to stop outsourcing your clarity. You act from a place that’s grounded, not reactive. If you want to explore this further, this piece on befriending your feelings offers a glimpse into the kind of emotional honesty we work with.

Want a clearer picture? Here’s what often happens in a first session — and why this work matters, even when it hurts.

Start Counselling in English in Switzerland

Reaching out might feel strange. Maybe even uncomfortable. It might not be something you ever thought you’d do—speaking with a counsellor. But if something on this page feels true, if it reflects something you’ve been circling or carrying quietly, then now could be the time to begin.

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As stories open up, clarity sets in,
the weight eases, and choices start to emerge

Prefer to meet online? Online counselling in Switzerland is fully available.

I offer counselling and therapy in English with internationals across Switzerland. If you are looking for help addressing issues in love or romance: Couples Counselling is available online or in person in Nyon and Lausanne. Men looking for a space where they can explore topics of specific interest to them: Counselling for Men is available here.

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Themes in Counselling

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between counselling and therapy?

The terms are often used interchangeably. In my approach, counselling is more present-focused and practical — helping you gain clarity and shift patterns. Therapy may go deeper into past trauma or diagnoses. We focus on what matters most to you right now.

How do I know if individual counselling is right for me?

You don’t have to be falling apart. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, conflicted, or just flat — counselling can help. It’s a space to name what’s real and figure out what needs to change.

What can I talk about in individual sessions?

Anything that matters. Relationships, self-doubt, anger, grief, sex, burnout, family patterns — or the numbness that creeps in when things don’t feel alive. Nothing’s off limits.

Do you offer online counselling for expats in Switzerland?

Yes — I work online with clients across Switzerland, especially English-speaking expats who want a grounded, culturally aware space to work through personal challenges.

How many sessions do people usually need?

Some come for a handful of sessions to get unstuck. Others go deeper over months. You don’t have to decide in advance — we take it one step at a time.

Is this like coaching or more like psychotherapy?

It’s somewhere in between. I’m not a passive listener, and I don’t follow scripts. You get presence, challenge, and honesty — not vague reflections or performance checklists.

What if I’ve never done counselling before?

That’s totally fine. You don’t need the right words. Just show up. I’ll help you start where you are and make sense of what you’re carrying.

Individual Counselling in Nyon, Lausanne & Online

Individual counselling in Nyon, Lausanne, and online
I offer individual therapy for adults navigating burnout, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are available in person (Nyon or Lausanne) or online. Whether you’re in crisis or at a quiet turning point, the work helps you shift stuck patterns, reconnect to what matters, and regain clarity.