Cabinet Céline Jaquet
- 4.8(5)
- Geneva
- Languages: fr · de
- Online
PsychotherapyMindfulness training (MBSR)
Basic insurance (KVG)
- Price
- CHF 90–180
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional difficulties and mental health conditions through talking. Together with a professional, you come to understand what is troubling you and develop new ways of dealing with it. Psychotherapy is a recognised treatment and is often paid for by basic insurance.
- therapists
- 13
- session length
- 50–60 min
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor first. In an emergency: 144
Origin and approach
There are different approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic, systemic or humanistic therapies. They differ in method but share the same aim: to reduce suffering and strengthen your ability to act. A trusting relationship with your therapist is especially important for success.
What a session is like
Length: 50–60 min- In the first sessions you get to know each other, talk about your concerns and check whether you work well together.
- Together you agree on goals for the therapy.
- In later sessions you work on your concerns through conversation and, depending on the approach, through exercises.
- Sometimes you are given small tasks to try out in daily life between sessions.
- Progress is reviewed together regularly.
Psychotherapy: what is it used for?
- Anxiety and depression: psychotherapy is among the treatments recommended in clinical guidelines.
- The effects of distressing or traumatic experiences, and addiction, which also have recognised forms of treatment.
- Persistent sleep problems, for which a specific form of cognitive behavioural therapy is recommended.
- Burnout, stress, life crises and grief, where there are some positive studies.
- Relationship problems, on your own or as a couple.
- Chronic pain, irritable bowel or concentration problems, alongside medical treatment.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Partly supported
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Hardly studied
- used, but hardly or not studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Established
Addiction
Counselling and psychotherapy are at the core of addiction treatment. Even brief counselling reduces risky drinking.
- Established
Anxiety
Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first-line treatment for anxiety and panic disorders. Its effect is well established.
- Established
Low mood and depression
Psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, is well established for depression and recommended in guidelines.
- Established
Sleep problems
According to the European guideline, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is the first-line treatment, ahead of sleeping pills. It is also available digitally.
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Established · 1 more complaint
recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Established
Trauma
Trauma-focused CBT and EMDR are recommended in guidelines for PTSD. Both work about equally well.
Partly supported · 7 more complaints
effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Partly supported
Burnout
Specifically treats the depressive and anxiety symptoms that often accompany burnout. For burnout alone, the effects of programmes are rather small.
- Partly supported
Chronic pain
Cognitive behavioural therapy slightly reduces pain, distress and disability.
- Partly supported
Concentration problems
For ADHD, guidelines recommend psychological support such as behavioural therapy in addition to medication.
- Partly supported
Irritable bowel
Cognitive behavioural therapy relieves IBS symptoms in studies about as well as hypnotherapy.
- Partly supported
Life crises and grief
In prolonged, highly distressing grief, psychotherapy reduces symptoms to a moderate degree.
- Partly supported
Menopause symptoms
Reduces the burden of hot flushes and helps with mood and sleep. Guidelines name it as an option.
- Partly supported
Tinnitus
Reduces the distress caused by tinnitus and improves quality of life. The sound itself hardly gets quieter.
Limited evidence · 4 more complaints
few or weak studies
- Limited evidence
Digestive complaints
Guidelines name psychological therapies as an option, but the evidence is weak.
- Limited evidence
Exhaustion and fatigue
In ME/CFS, cognitive behavioural therapy can help you cope with symptoms. It does not cure the illness.
- Limited evidence
Jaw problems
Cognitive behavioural therapy may reduce pain in the long term. The evidence is weak.
- Limited evidence
Trying to conceive
Psychological support can reduce distress and anxiety. An effect on pregnancy rates has not been shown.
Therapists: Psychotherapy
Adrian Kälin
DemoPraxis Adrian Kälin
- 4.7(3)
- Lucerne
- Languages: de · en
- Online
PsychotherapyHypnotherapyAutogenic trainingASCABasic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 93–185
- Next appointment
- Available from tomorrow
Studio Valentina Bianchi
- 5.0(2)
- Bellinzona
- Languages: it · en · de · fr
ChiropracticOsteopathyPsychotherapyBasic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 63–145
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- yes, with a doctor's referral, minus deductible and co-payment.
- Supplementary insurance
- may cover additional services, depending on your policy.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Practice prices
- See prices in each practice profile.
Good to know
- A doctor’s referral covers 15 sessions and can be renewed once; after that, a report to the health insurer is needed for further sessions.
- The length varies a lot, from a few weeks to more than a year, usually with one session a week or every two weeks.
- Psychologists do not prescribe medication; this is done by your GP or a psychiatrist, who can also check for physical causes.
- In an acute crisis or if you have suicidal thoughts, call 144 (emergency) or 143 (Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue) straight away.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
Psychologist psychotherapists hold a master’s degree in psychology and have completed several years of postgraduate training leading to the federally recognised title under the Psychology Professions Act (PsyG). Since July 2022, basic insurance pays for their treatment on a doctor’s referral. Psychiatrists (specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy) also offer psychotherapy that is paid for by basic insurance.