David Marcus Schmid

My work is motivated by a desire to help individuals find authenticity, meaning, and a sense of inner peace. As well, I am inspired by the possibility of helping clients discover and develop their potential through contact with their authentic selves. I accompany clients through a process of exploration and self-discovery that examines past, present, and future, and helps them understand how their life experience has contributed to their current circumstances. Through insight into these dynamics, individuals may gain understanding and compassion for themselves, as well as greater freedom from past patterns of relating to themselves and others. To the extent that clients are freed from these blind spots and compulsions, they have more capacity to connect with their deepest nature, so that their lives can unfold in a way that brings a greater sense of fulfillment.

I approach each person with an attitude of openness and curiosity, and a desire to understand their unique personality and life circumstances. I attempt to tailor my approach by taking into account where clients are in their development, and what works best for them.

My work is guided by the depth of Carl Jung’s vision of the human psyche, and many other theorists and clinicians who have contributed to the field of Depth Psychology and psychotherapy generally. I bring all the tools I have at my disposal in attempting to understand and assist each unique individual, and in doing so I am grounded in my own process of self-discovery and a broad and varied life experience.

I welcome persons of every race, gender, and sexual orientation, including LGBTQIA+, BDSM, kink, and poly.

COUPLES THERAPY: In addition to my work with individuals, I also offer couples therapy to assist couples with relationship difficulties. I focus primarily on establishing a safe space, facilitating effective communication, identifying and learning to deal with triggers, and fostering mutual empathy and understanding.

2011 - today - Private practice, Jungian Psychoanalysis - Zurich & Berlin

2018 - today - Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie

2012 - Personal Development Analyst (leadership preparation for MBA Candidates) - International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne

2005-2008 - Volunteer Counselor - Citizens’ Counseling Centre, Victoria

1998-2009 - Federal Prosecutor, Family Lawyer & Mediator - Victoria & Vancouver

1997-1998 - Articling Term - M.R. Hunt & Associates Barristers & Solicitors - Victoria

2009 - 2023 - Jungian Psychoanalysis - ISAPZurich, Switzerland

2017 - 2018 - Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie

2004 - 2005 - Counsellor Training Program - Citizens’ Counselling Centre, Victoria, Canada

1998 - Called to the Bar of the Supreme Court of British Columbia - Law Society of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

1997 - Professional Legal Training Course (PLTC) - Law Society of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

1992 - 1995 - J.D. (Juris Doctor) - University of Victoria Law School, Victoria, Canada

1987 - 1991 - B.A. Psychology - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada