Therapy · Psychological Therapy
When talking alone is not enough.
Psychological therapy and counselling for stress, burnout, life crises, anxiety and mood concerns. We work evidence-based, integrate body and mind, and respect your own pace.
"Sometimes we need a quiet space where thinking can find ground again."
What is psychological therapy?
Psychological therapy is a structured, scientifically grounded process in which you and your therapist work together on psychological burdens, life themes or health challenges. It is not "giving advice" but a shared examination of your patterns, experiences and resources – to open new spaces for action.
At Sanapurna we work integratively: we take the close connection between body and psyche seriously. Stress sits in the neck, grief in the chest, anxiety in the breath. This physical level flows into our work – complementing reflective verbal therapy.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy – work on thoughts, evaluations and behaviour, evidence-based.
- Depth-psychological elements – understanding earlier shaping and its present effect.
- Mindfulness and body-based methods – nervous-system regulation through breath, body awareness, self-care.
- Solution-focused approaches – concrete steps, measurable goals, clear procedure.
Indications
When is psychological therapy helpful?
Psychological therapy is not only for "big" crises. It is also helpful when something quietly becomes heavy – and you sense it will not get better on its own.
Stress & burnout
For chronic overload, exhaustion and the feeling of "no longer being able to switch off" – with a mind-body view and concrete regulation strategies.
Anxiety & panic
Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety or phobias – via evidence-based techniques to restore safety and capacity to act.
Depressive phases
For low mood, lack of drive, loss of meaning – with appreciation for your current state and gradual rebuilding of activity and hope.
Life crises & transitions
For career breaks, separation, loss, questions of meaning in midlife, retirement – as accompaniment through uncertain terrain.
Sleep disorders
When thoughts won't quiet, sleep stays shallow or you lie awake at 3 am – via sleep education, relaxation techniques and, if needed, deeper work.
Self-worth & identity
For feelings of inadequacy, inner critics, the question "who am I really?" – with space for honest self-encounter.
Relationship & attachment
For recurring relationship patterns, processing separation, difficulty with closeness or boundaries – with understanding for your attachment history.
Trauma & burdening experiences
Gentle integration of burdening life experiences – with stabilisation, physical safety and step-by-step processing.
Accompaniment in physical illness
Psychological accompaniment for chronic illness, after diagnoses, in phases of bodily change – you are more than your diagnosis.
How does the therapy work?
Getting-to-know session
60 minutes. We meet, you describe your concern, I give a first impression of possibilities and procedure. You then decide calmly whether it fits – no pressure.
History & goal definition
In the first 2–3 sessions we clarify your story, current themes and shared goals. We agree on a clear approach and discuss how we will recognize progress.
Therapy process
Weekly or fortnightly sessions of 60 minutes. We combine conversation, concrete exercises and – where fitting – body-based elements. You set pace and depth at any time.
Review & closure
Regular interim reviews. Therapy has a beginning and an end – we close consciously when goals are reached and arrange refresher sessions if needed.
Confidentiality & professional silence
Everything you say in therapy is subject to legal psychotherapeutic confidentiality. Without your explicit consent, no information is passed to third parties – not to your GP or your insurer.
For billing via basic insurance, the insurer only receives the main ICD-10 diagnosis category and the session count – no content. For self-payers the insurer receives nothing at all.
Trust is the foundation of therapy. If you are uncertain or have questions about confidentiality, raise it openly in the initial session – we take time for it.
Session duration & prices
What a session costs.
With a medical order, psychological psychotherapy is billed via Swiss basic insurance – you pay your deductible and 10 % co-payment per your policy (Anordnungsmodell since 2022).
Free orientation call NO COMMITMENT
15 minutes · phone or in person · mutual getting-to-know
Initial session & history FIRST VISIT
60 minutes · clarification of concern, therapy planning
Individual therapy session
60 minutes · weekly or fortnightly
Online session
60 minutes · for follow-up sessions, same rate
Couples session
75 minutes · for relationship topics, both partners present
Insurance billing: With a medical order (GP or specialist) Swiss insurers cover psychological psychotherapy from basic insurance – under the Anordnungsmodell since 2022. You only pay deductible and 10 % co-payment. We are happy to help clarify with your doctor.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel or reschedule your appointment free of charge up to 24 hours before. Later cancellations are charged at the full rate – also non-reimbursable by the insurer.
Who treats?
We are building our team.
For our psychological practice we are currently looking for federally recognised psychotherapists with a focus on burnout, anxiety, trauma or body-oriented methods. If you share our values, we look forward to your application.
We're hiring
Psychotherapist FSP
Federally recognised psychotherapist for our Zurich team. Possible focus areas: burnout, anxiety, life crises, trauma integration, body-oriented methods.
Application & practice rooms →FAQ
Frequently asked questions about psychological therapy.
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We take time for you.
Booking via onedoc.ch. Unsure whether therapy is right? Book a free 15-minute orientation call.
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