Psychological Career Counselling Zurich
Gain Clarity For Career Questions & Personal Growth In Your Job
Feel Stuck or Scattered? You are Not Alone.
Some career questions do not stay at work. They follow you into everyday life. Into decisions, sleep, and relationships.. You may function well on the outside and still feel stuck inside. Under pressure. Pulled in different directions.
Psychological career counselling in Zurich offers professional support when career decisions, stress at work or inner conflicts begin to affect your balance. It provides a safe space to slow down, think clearly and regain clear focus. Without pressure. Without quick fixes.
If your professional life feels demanding, unclear or emotionally charged, this is a place to start.
Gregor is a thoughtful and compassionate counselor who really takes the time to understand and support you. He creates a safe space where it feels easy to open up and work through challenges. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares and helps you grow.
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What My Clients Say
Psychological career counselling combines career counseling with psychological competencies. It looks beyond CVs and job titles. It emphasises personality, values, inner patterns and how stress is managed over time.
It is different from classic career coaching, which often concentrates on performance, goals and external strategies. It also differs from clinical therapy. Psychological counseling assists career-related life challenges, not acute psychiatric crises.
The work connects career development with mental wellbeing. Questions around identity, motivation, anxiety, inner balance or repeated work stress are taken seriously. Counselling and coaching methods are used carefully, grounded in psychology and adapted to individual needs.
This approach supports reflection, coping and sustainable decision-making. It does not promise fast solutions. It supports understanding that gives you a framework to achieve professional goals without compromising well-being.
What Is Psychological Career Counseling?
Who My Career Coaching Is For
I accompany adults who want to actively shape their career as part of a meaningful life.
It is well suited for professionals in demanding roles. For people navigating various phases of change. For those interested in personal development and personal growth, not surface optimisation.
Many clients are active in their professional life and carry responsibility. Leaders. Specialists. Self-employed professionals. Others feel uncertain in everyday life and work, without a clear label for what feels wrong.
You may come with specific questions. Or only a sense that something no longer fits.
Professional Training, Health Psychology & Additional Qualifications
My work is grounded in health psychology and evidence-informed counselling practice. It integrates psychological training with experience in working with professionals and teams.
My additional qualifications support a holistic approach that considers mental, emotional and professional dimensions together. The focus remains practical and grounded.
International research underlines that counselling effectiveness depends strongly on professional training, clarity of process and ethical boundaries. These principles guide the work here.
Professional support means responsibility. Clear scope. Clear limits.
Common Career and Life Challenges
Career-related challenges rarely stand alone. They are often embedded in broader life contexts.
Common topics include:
Feeling stuck despite experience or success
Ongoing work stress and difficulties with work life balance
Anxiety or low mood in connection with job pressure or decisions
Unclear values or inner conflicts around direction
Demands of the job market and professional change
Overload in challenging life situations
Research shows that career-related stress is one of the main sources of long-term stress among working adults in Switzerland and comparable OECD countries. Chronic stress increases the risk of anxiety and depressive symptoms, especially when decisions are postponed or feel blocked.
Services and focus areas
My services include:
Psychological career counselling in Zurich and online
Career counseling with a psychological focus
Career coaching elements where appropriate
Support during career transitions and development phases
Focus areas include stress, decision-making, career development and personal development. Life and career are not treated as separate systems. They interact constantly.
What Does Clarity Look Like in Career Development?
This is not about a single insight. It develops over time.
In counselling, this shows itself through:
More realistic career goals and professional goals
Clearer next steps in career planning without inner pressure
A more balanced life between work and personal needs
Improved stress management and coping skills
Stronger awareness of values, abilities and resources
Studies on individual career counselling show moderate to strong positive effects on both career-related outcomes and mental well-being. Meta-analyses report meaningful improvements in decision clarity, confidence and coping capacity when counselling integrates psychological elements.
Small changes can make all the difference. Especially when they are aligned with your own way of living and working.
How Psychological Counseling Sessions Work
The counselling process follows a clear structure while remaining flexible.
Exploration: We explore your situation, patterns and questions. You reflect on personality traits, values and current stressors.
Understanding options: Together we map options within relevant professional fields. Career development and personal factors are considered side by side.
Building skills: You develop practical skills for coping, decision-making and stress regulation. Management of inner pressure becomes more conscious.
Integration: Insights are translated into concrete steps. A new beginning does not have to be radical. Often it is precise.
Sessions emphasize the process, not performance. Progress develops through understanding, not pressure.
In-Person In Zurich And Online Therapy Options
Sessions take place in Zurich or via secure online therapy formats. Both settings offer the same professional framework.
In-person sessions provide a quiet physical space for reflection. Online therapy can be helpful when schedules are tight or travel is difficult.
Typical sessions last 60 minutes. Frequency depends on your situation. Some clients come for a short phase. Others for deeper work.
All sessions are confidential. Clear agreements create reliability and trust. You can contact the practice easily to discuss practical details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is psychological career counseling/coaching different from traditional approaches?
Career counselling integrates psychological counseling with career topics. Traditional Coaching focuses more on performance and goals. Counselling looks deeper at patterns and inner processes.
How many sessions do clients usually attend?
Many clients start with three to six sessions. The number depends on complexity and goals.
What if I feel stuck but cannot name a clear goal?
This is common. Exploration is part of the process. Goals often develop through understanding.
Is this suitable for stress management?
Yes, when these experiences are connected to career and life stress. Acute depression or crisis situations require specialised medical care.
Do you work with specific professions?
The work is suitable for professionals across fields. The focus is on the person, not the job title.
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