Psychological Guidance

Milton Erickson used to say : “Have you ever noticed that every blade of grass is a different green?” .And it is on that precise variation of colours that psychology intends to work on. Acknowledging we are unique, psychology brings together our similarities while prospecting our differences.

Besides better understanding of the human mind, psychology’s main goal is to lead people toward greater well-being, while walking on an unknow path that leads to a better self-understanding in an empathic setting.

Psychological counselling is an easy and comfortable way to reach global and specific changes and a safety and caring space of their own.  Psychological guidance also offers tools for different issues such as the stress and dealing with changes, emotions. Psychological guidance can help you to improve your life quality, sometimes it will be answering psychological questions for you and/or relatives.

Who has never heard or said “Why can’t I do it by myself? Why am I in trouble? ». SECO currently estimates that 18% of the swiss population suffers from average to severe psychological distress. While only 9% of the population get treatment for psychological illness there is still a large part of the 18%  who do not receive the help they need.

It means you are not the only person who have issues dealing with psychological difficulties. Sadly, the shyness that often comes with the procedure of seeking for help is very common. Yet a psychological support would give you a chance to reach a greater well-being, self understanding and to work on your issues in the hope to learn how to act with kindness toward yourself.

Psychological support can be helpful if you or a relative are suffering from a clinical disorder. You can also contact me if you encounter problems managing certain aspects of your life, problems related to your personal and/or professional life, or for personal development work.  The psychological counselling will use tools from the different approaches as well as hypnosis if you choose so.

Ericksonian Hypnosis

During my training as an emergency psychologist, I had the opportunity to do an internship with an emergency service (ambulances) and now work in support of the police forces of the canton of Vaud for immediate interventions. I also offer services in my office for people who wish to do so.

In the case of a single trauma that has led to a direct or indirect confrontation with death, approximately 20% of people have difficulty returning to normal functioning. This is where emergency psychology comes in: either for immediate treatment (within 24/36 hours of the event) or for immediate aftercare. The goal is to offer you tools and strategies adapted to prevent the difficulties from becoming long-lasting and to resume a normal life as quickly as possible. This type of intervention also helps to minimize the risk of post-traumatic stress.

This type of support can take the form of an individual or group debriefing (structured interview) or in the form of free interviews. It is intended for professionals or individuals who have experienced this type of event: suicide or violent death of a family member or colleague, violent aggression, difficult intervention, larger-scale event (earthquake, tsunami, etc.), or having witnessed one of the above-mentioned events.

If your situation corresponds to the criteria of the LAVI, the cost of the sessions can be discussed with this service.

Emergency Psychology

During my training as an emergency psychologist, I had the opportunity to do an internship with an emergency service (ambulances) and now work in support of the police forces of the canton of Vaud for immediate interventions. I also offer services in my office for people who wish to do so.

In the case of a single trauma that has led to a direct or indirect confrontation with death, approximately 20% of people have difficulty returning to normal functioning. This is where emergency psychology comes in: either for immediate treatment (within 24/36 hours of the event) or for immediate aftercare. The goal is to offer you tools and strategies adapted to prevent the difficulties from becoming long-lasting and to resume a normal life as quickly as possible. This type of intervention also helps to minimize the risk of post-traumatic stress.

This type of support can take the form of an individual or group debriefing (structured interview) or in the form of free interviews. It is intended for professionals or individuals who have experienced this type of event: suicide or violent death of a family member or colleague, violent aggression, difficult intervention, larger-scale event (earthquake, tsunami, etc.), or having witnessed one of the above-mentioned events.

If your situation corresponds to the criteria of the LAVI, the cost of the sessions can be discussed with this service.