Rachel Aarden

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Self-employed

Therapist

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Practice location

Zurich Stadelhofen

Type of service

Psychological Counselling

Health insurance coverage

None

Language

English

Work experience

1 years of work experience

Memberships:

SGfB

Available

via video

About me

My therapeutic approach is a blend of neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment-oriented psychotherapy with somatic approaches. My goal in my therapeutic work is to create a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and supported to be curious and explore any and all aspects of themselves and their lives. I originally hail from the US and have lived in Switzerland for 17 years.

Diplomas and further education:

MA Counseling Psychology Webster University (Geneva)

BA Harvard University - (Social Science with Psychology concentration)

Therapist / Certification for Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy

Certified for Safe and Sound Protocol + Tomatis Method

Certification for Embodied Recovery Model (Eating Disorders)

Certification for Trauma-Informed Professional (CCTS-1)

Internal Family Systems with Children + Adolescence

Interpersonal Neurobiology: The Mindsight approach for children + teens

Psychosexual Training

Qualifications

Insurance & Costs

I am specialised in:

Adaptation difficulties

ADHD

Anxiety

Burnout

Grief

Identity exploration

Learning difficulties

Low self-confidence

Low self-worth

Relationship conflicts

Sexual problems

Stress

Trauma processing

I work with these methods:

Sex therapy

Trauma therapy

I have experience with:

Adults

Children

Eldery people

Families

Teenager

Young adults

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