About
About
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Hello, nice to meet you!
Hello, nice to meet you!
I help people navigate change successfully.
I help people navigate change successfully.
As a registered coaching psychologist in Switzerland (FSP, SSCP, EMCC) and accredited professional development expert (CIPD), I have decades of practical work experience in international organizations (Cambridge University, International Baccalaureate schools, California State University) and with individuals and families. I am a certified parental transition coach and Strengthscope® practitioner, a BPS certified strengths assessment tool based on positive psychology.
As a registered coaching psychologist in Switzerland (FSP, SSCP, EMCC) and accredited professional development expert (CIPD), I have decades of practical work experience in international organizations (Cambridge University, International Baccalaureate schools, California State University) and with individuals and families. I am a certified parental transition coach and Strengthscope® practitioner, a BPS certified strengths assessment tool based on positive psychology.
Additionally, I am an assessor for Cambridge International Education A-level Psychology exams and EMCC Global Accreditation for organizations.
My life and career transitions include living and working in three different countries (USA, UK, Switzerland), learning a second language (Swiss/German), becoming a parent (using IVF-ICIS) to two boys, and navigating various job changes, e.g., marketing, communications, event planning, fundraising, community relations, and learning & organizational development.
My Strengthscope® Significant 7 strengths are: Common sense, Critical thinking, Efficiency, Empathy, Initiative, Leading, Self-improvement
What to expect from my approach
What to expect from my approach
My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic with respectful challenging when appropriate. I focus on the whole person, their strengths, and the system around them, e.g., family, work, and society. I use tools, visuals, and worksheets to promote deeper insights and self-reflection during and in between sessions.
My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic with respectful challenging when appropriate. I focus on the whole person, their strengths, and the system around them, e.g., family, work, and society. I use tools, visuals, and worksheets to promote deeper insights and self-reflection during and in between sessions.
I base my approach on:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Being strengths-, goals-, and solution-focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Neuroscience
Positive psychology
After a free 30-minute consultation, I offer clients up to 90 minutes per additional session at an hourly rate. Depending on the nature of the goals and desired outcomes, sessions are personalized and take place at the pace that is right for the client whether once a week or once a month. Sessions are primarily held online and can be in-person by arrangement. Appointments may be cancelled with 24 hours notice.
Clients have described working with me as "helpful in directing self-realizations as to how I can achieve my goals and strengthen my drive" and as "an experience based on trust where I feel more confident in myself, my decisions, and my future path." Read more client comments.
My values and beliefs
My values and beliefs
Kindness, respect, trust, and collaboration serve as my moral compass. I believe that most challenges can be solved by mutually applying these values.
Kindness, respect, trust, and collaboration serve as my moral compass. I believe that most challenges can be solved by mutually applying these values.
I believe that a thriving society starts with healthy individuals, relationships, and families. Therefore, I donate a portion of my income to the charity Pro Juventute which supports children and young people, along with their parents, to develop into self-determined and responsible individuals.
I believe that a thriving society starts with healthy individuals, relationships, and families. Therefore, I donate a portion of my income to the charity Pro Juventute which supports children and young people, along with their parents, to develop into self-determined and responsible individuals.
Education and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
2025 Parental Transition Coaching Qualification, Parent & Professional with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
2025 Federally recognized psychologist, Psychology Professions Commission (PsyCo), Federal Office of Public Health, Switzerland
2024 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Accreditation (CIPD)
2024 Assessment Practitioner Award, Cambridge Assessment International Education
2023 Goethe German C1 Certification
2022 European Mentoring and Coaching Council Accredited Coach (EMCC)
2021 Strengthscope® Individual and Team Practitioner
2009 Master of Arts in Psychology with honors, California State University, Fullerton
2006 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Health Science with honors, California State University, Fullerton
2004 Associate of Arts in General Education with honors, Antelope Valley College
2002 High School diploma with honors, Quartz Hill High School
Board Membership
Board Membership
SSCP - Swiss Society of Coaching Psychologists
Memberships
Memberships
FSP - Federation of Swiss Psychologists
ISCP - International Society of Coaching Psychologists
EMCC - European Mentor and Coaching Council
CIPD - Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development
PWN ZZ - Professional Women’s Network of Zurich and Zug
Professional Network
Professional Network
Heinrich Zimmermann, Senior Scientist, Coaching Psychologist and Supervisor
Kate Smith, Founder & Director of We are Fire Starter
Margarete Killer-Rietschel, Certified FSP Psychotherapist
Marie Stopforth, BPS Coaching Psychologist and Supervisor
Nicole Gilgen, lic. phil., FSP Coaching Psychologist
Noora Al-Rubai, FSP Psychologist and Business Coach
Philipp Bremer, Web Enthusiast & WordPress Specialist
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