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After completing my Master’s in Clinical Psychology, I have undertaken continuous postgraduate training in a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches. In my current practice, I integrate different aspects of my training - systemic therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychotraumatology (EMDR), symbolic creative expression, sensorimotor therapy - to take into account internal and relational functioning as a whole. I am providing mainly psychotherapy, aiming at identifying, defusing and transforming repetitive dysfunctional patterns in case of : - relational issues within family, couple, professional and social environment - Life crises that challenge dominant coping modes - psychotrauma preventing the person, couple, family to move on - self managment issues (difficulties in articulating rational mind, emotions, and bodily experience) My clinical approach includes : - Solution focused therapy, role play, as a way to : - disentangle external circumstances and personal issues - explore options for change - Systemic therapy, as a way to : - address conflict with close ones - identify and deconstruct toxic patterns as well as transgenerational conditioning - restore functionnal communication - Symbolic expression, NLP, EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy, PITT, as a way to : - address inner conflict - explore old roots in the person's life history and/or trans-generationally - activate self-healing mechanisms. - foster a constructive inner dynamic between rational mind, emotions and bodily experience. Practical modalities : Consultation days: Geneva: Tuesdays all day and Wednesday mornings Leysin: Thursdays Online consultations: Mostly Monday afternoons and Friday mornings, subject to at least one initial session in person. I am sometimes quite busy, therefore follow up might also depend on how much our available time slots can match. Participation of significant others : To be discussed; required for minors or individuals dependent on close relatives. Appointments: Please contact by email, providing your first name, surname, age, reason for your request, and available time slots. Geneva: ps-psy.geneve@psysp.ch Leysin:ps-psy.leysin@psysp.chInitial one to three sessions to assess core difficulties, to ensure alignment between the person’s expectations and the therapist’s approach, and to outline the therapeutic project. Financial conditions: LaMal rate upon medical prescription / 140.- per 50-minutes session. Fees are negotiable when therapy is fully self-funded. I also provide : - Short term focused therapeutic intervention, usually in coordination with other therapist in charge of global therapy - Prevention focused counseling : - Preparation for new challenges (new job, increased responsibilities, public performance, exams, medical procedures, important meetings/interviews, parenting challenges, etc.) - individual and family life transition management - pre/post humanitarian mission briefing / debriefing - Supervision/mentoring of psychologists in psychotherapy training/early career (140.-/45 minutes, recognised for training in systemic therapy) - Symbolic expression workshops using collage and drawing Professional experienceAdult psychiatry: Internships at the Bel-Air Psychiatric Clinic (Geneva) and the Medical-Psychotherapeutic Consultation Centre in La Celle-St-Cloud (Paris region). Clinical psychology and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families: Neuchâtel Centre for Psychiatry, children and adolescents sector (CNPea) from 1986 to 2016. Psychotherapy for adults : Private practice in Geneva since 1993 Mental health consultant for international organisations and companies, including Médecins Sans Frontières, United Nations Medical Service, and Procter & Gamble. Humanitarian psychology/development aid : Missions in Indonesia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Palestine for various NGOs between 2005 and 2012 Supervision and mentoring: - Supervision and mentoring of trainee psychologists at CNPea from 1999 to 2016 - Supervision of psychologists and psychosocial workers in private practice - Mentor to psychologists training in systemic therapy at the Belmont Clinic since 2023