It's Complicated

Roxana-Cristina Petrus

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Lucerne, SwitzerlandAvailable in-person and online

About me

Licensed Psychologist, CBT-Trained & ACT-Focused I help my clients navigate the complexity of being human, with all its wonderful joys and immense challenges.

For the past 12 years, I have been accompanying amazing humans on their incredible journeys. My work is rooted in psychology and research, and I combine evidence-based practices, clear strategies, and tools with an empathic, authentic attitude. I am originally from Romania, Transylvania (you know, the place with all the vampires), and now live on a farm surrounded by llamas, alpacas, dogs, cats, and the stillness of breathtaking nature.

Qualifications -Master of Science MSc in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy -Psychotherapy Training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from RACBP - Romanian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies and Romanian College of Psychologists -Continuing Education Courses in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy -Certified Professional Transformational Coach (Advanced Practitioner) from Coach Masters Academy & PCC Certification from International Coaching Federation -Certified Professional in Agile Coaching & Agile Team Facilitation from The International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

I speak:

EnglishRomanian

Location:

Lucerne, Switzerland

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.

Being Human is hard. Counseling can help. It is incredibly difficult to be a human being in this world, trying to do your best.

And I know you are doing your best every day - at home, at work, in your relationships, in everything you do. As humans, we face so many internal and external factors that we have little or no control over.

Whether you are going through changes, facing unexpected challenges, feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed, wanting to improve your relationships, aiming to set better boundaries, pursuing ambitious goals, or seeking more meaning and productivity in your work and life, I want to be there to support you.

Services

Intro Call

Free 1 hr Online & In-person

Individual Session

€170 1 hr Online & In-person

Couples Session

€220 1 hr 30 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Lucerne, SwitzerlandAvailable in-person and online

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