Dr. Carla Alfonso
Neuropsychologist & Coach
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
Neuroscientist & PhD in Sport Psychology supporting high performers in building resilience, well-being, and sustainable excellence, through understanding the connection between mind, body, and self-awareness.
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At a glance
CHF 140 per session
Zürich, SwitzerlandAvailable in-person, online and via textLast active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
About me
My name is Carla, and my background is in neuroscience, psychology, and coaching. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, a Master’s and PhD in Psychology, and I am an ICF-certified coach.
My work focuses on supporting athletes, professionals, and high performers as they navigate stress, transitions, pressure, self-confidence issues, and personal & lifestyle challenges. I combine neuroscience, sport psychology, coaching, and body-based awareness to help people better understand how they respond to demanding situations — mentally, emotionally, and physiologically.
My doctoral research explored how the nervous system reflects how we feel, and how tuning into those signals can help us better understand ourselves, what we need, and what may be getting in our way.
I have worked with professional cycling teams including UAE Team ADQ and FDJ United-Suez, as well as 60+ individuals across a wide range of sports, demands, and backgrounds.
I am based in Zurich can meet online or in person.
!! Please note that this calendar is not synced with my personal calendar. To schedule an appointment, please book directly through my online calendar: https://neuroathleta.as.me/schedule/8f131cf9
I speak:
EnglishSpanishCatalan
Location:
Zürich, Switzerland
Approach
Treatment Approaches
BreathworkRecommended for those who want to use breathing techniques to relax, release tension, and gain more control over their emotions.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Holistic approachRecommended for those who want to address their mental health through a balanced focus on mind, body, and spirit.
I work from the belief that each person already holds many of the answers they need — what is often missing are the right questions, the right tools, and the space to reflect. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you listen more carefully to what your body and mind are already communicating.
This is especially relevant in moments of pressure, uncertainty, or transition. Difficulty often brings clarity — and with the right support, it can become a genuine turning point in how someone understands themselves and performs.
In practice, my sessions draw on sport psychology, coaching, mental skills training, breathwork, and HRV-informed lifestyle strategies.
Depending on your needs, we may work on focus, emotional regulation, confidence, pressure management, recovery, motivation, resilience, identity transitions, breathing, or lifestyle habits. The approach is holistic and highly individual — built around your situation and your goals.
Rather than focusing only on mindset, I work with the whole person: thoughts, emotions, and body (nervous system) response. The goal is not only to perform better, but to build a more sustainable relationship with performance, pressure, and personal growth.
Over time, the aim is for you to become more attuned to your own signals, so that self-awareness becomes a tool you carry with you, not something that depends on our sessions.
Experience
• NeuroAthleta — Independent practice. Sport psychology, mental coaching, and psychophysiological performance support. Working with amateur and professional athletes
• Researcher at King's College London, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and German Sport University Cologne.
• Teaching & Lecturing at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Education
• PhD in Sport Psychology — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) & German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln)
• MSc in Sport Psychology — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
• BSc in Neuroscience — King's College London
• ICF Coaching Certification — International Coaching Federation
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online & In-person & Text
Individual Session
CHF 140 • 1 hr • Online & In-person & Text
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
CHF 140 per session
Zürich, SwitzerlandAvailable in-person, online and via textLast active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Next available: Jun 16