Psychological Counselling
Ciao and welcome!
I am Alessandra, a Gestalt counsellor based in Zurich, working in English and Italian, in-person and online.
I am glad you have found your way to this space.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Maybe you have always been the one who holds it together — managing, adapting, keeping the peace — and somewhere along the way, lost track of what you actually feel or want.
Maybe there's a low hum of anxiety that never quite goes away, or an anger you wouldn't know how to express even if you tried. Maybe you've moved to Zurich — or somewhere new — and find yourself uusettled in ways you didn't expect, rebuilding a sense of home from scratch.
How I work
I work with people who are ready to slow down and pay attention to what they're feeling, what they've been carrying, and what they actually need. I work with what is alive for you right now: what shows up in your body, your relationships, your patterns — and what might be possible if something shifted.
My focus areas include:
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Anxiety and overwhelm — especially during times of change or transition
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Unexpressed emotions — including the exhaustion of people-pleasing, and anger that has never had a safe place to land
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Crossroads and uncertainty — when you know something needs to change but don't yet know what or how
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Life as an expat — the specific disorientation of building a life far from what is familiar
I offer a warm, honest, judgment-free space — in Zurich or online — where you can begin to reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels genuinely like yours, rather than one you've adapted to.
If you're wondering whether Counselling is right for you, reach out to me for a free, confidential conversation.

How we work together
We work together with a holistic approach to:
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Develop a deeper awareness of your processes and patterns so you can make more deliberate choices
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Reconnect with your body and emotions, and increase self-support
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Address difficult or unresolved past experiences
Duration of Counselling
We begin with a complimentary online consultation — an opportunity for us to meet, explore what brings you to counselling, and consider whether this feels like the right fit.
I offer both short-term counselling (8-12 sessions) and longer-term work, depending on your individual needs.
Sessions are available online or in person in Zurich.
