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Sébastien Tubau
Counselling Psychologist & Coach
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About me
Let’s just say my path hasn’t exactly been linear—but it’s never been boring either. For over 25 years, the red thread in my professional life has been holding space for people: listening, guiding, helping. I’ve always kept a private practice, but that’s only part of the story.
Along the way, I’ve also been an entrepreneur, a team manager, a full-time in-house coach, and a consultant in large international organizations. These roles have taken me from therapy rooms to boardrooms, and they’ve taught me how to adapt fast, speak many professional “languages,” and always keep my focus where it matters: results that actually help people move forward.
My approach is a mix of compassionate presence and practical strategy. I like tools that work—and I like them to work quickly when possible. That’s why I’ve trained in brief therapy models and solution-focused techniques that go straight to the point.
Over the years, I’ve developed strong expertise in areas like stress and anxiety management, existential questioning (especially around career direction), and emotional resilience. If you’re wondering what to do with your life, how to calm your nerves, or why your relationship feels like a bad rom-com—I’m here for that.
I also work deeply with couples, and I’m comfortable switching hats between clinical therapist and straightforward coach, depending on what’s most useful. I integrate spiritual and transgenerational dimensions when relevant, because sometimes the roots of our struggles run deeper than the present moment.
These days, I also lead mental health training programs and support employees in high-pressure environments, including in major scientific and international organizations. I love translating complex psychological concepts into down-to-earth tools people can actually use. (Yes, psychoeducation can be fun—promise!)
I work fluently in both English and French, and I always aim to consider the full picture of the person I’m working with. My sessions are often a mix of insight, strategy, and a touch of humor—because therapy doesn’t have to be heavy to be powerful.
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Approach
If I had to sum up my approach in two words, it would probably be: pragmatic curiosity.
I’m someone who believes deeply in the uniqueness of each person—but also in the value of having tools that work. Throughout my career, I’ve made it a point to keep learning, expanding my toolbox with methods that allow me to reach the core of an issue as directly and effectively as possible. I’m not interested in techniques for their own sake—I care about what truly helps you move forward.
So, what does this look like in practice?
First, my approach is holistic. That means I consider the full picture—body, mind, emotions, relationships, history, even spirituality if that speaks to you. I don’t believe in treating symptoms in isolation. Instead, I try to understand the system you’re living in and how we can shift it to support your well-being.
Second, I’m results-oriented. While I absolutely respect the pace and depth each person needs, I also like to work with clear intentions. Whether it’s a specific goal (like sleeping better, feeling less anxious, or making a career decision) or a more open-ended aim (like “I just want to feel more like myself again”), I invite us to check in regularly: Is this helping? Are we moving in a direction that feels right?
In our work together, you’ll likely encounter some of the following: • Breath-based regulation techniques, particularly coherence breathing, to help balance your autonomic nervous system and restore inner calm. • The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), developed by Lisa Schwartz, for deep, trauma-informed work rooted in neurobiology, attachment, and inner resourcing. • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for targeted emotional processing. • A dash of provocative therapy (from Frank Farrelly) when it fits the moment—humor and challenge can be powerful allies. • Active listening and strategic coaching, especially for professional or existential dilemmas.
Depending on your needs, I may also suggest assignments or practices between sessions—simple tools to reinforce the work we’re doing and help you build autonomy. This might be a breathing practice, a journaling prompt, a conversation to have, or even a change in your daily routine.
Above all, I aim to make each session meaningful. Sometimes that means going deep into emotional processing; other times, it means strategizing, laughing, or simply pausing to breathe. My role is to walk alongside you and to help you reconnect with your own clarity, strength, and direction.
This is your process. I’m just here to make it more efficient, more grounded, and hopefully a little lighter too.
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