Mrs Francesca Valentini

Counselor

“My mission is to guide you towards living a meaningful and fulfilling life by addressing inner blockages that hinder your happiness. By addressing these blockages, we pave the way for healthy relationships both with others and ourselves, a cornerstone of a meaningful existence.”

About Me

I understand how inner blockages can dim your happiness and affect your connections. My aim is to help you gently uncover these obstacles, creating space for deeper self-understanding. Together, we'll explore ways to build healthier relationships with yourself and others. This collaborative approach supports you in finding a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Clients seeking genuine connection and lasting personal growth will find a supportive space here.

Approach

Addressing inner barriers unfolds through steady, practical steps that respect your pace and priorities. In Zurich or online, in English, German or Italian, sessions blend gentle mindfulness practice with clear values-focused choices so you notice what's keeping you stuck and test small, sustainable changes between meetings. I keep rhythm and curiosity central—short experiments, reflective check-ins, and gradual skill-building so change feels doable, not overwhelming. People navigating anxiety, life shifts or relationship strains often find this way of working grounding and clarifying.

Contact Francesca

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Zurich, Switzerland

Services

Services Offered:

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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship Issues
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-Esteem

Professional Title:

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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

Paracelsus Institute

Registrations

Swiss Association for Counseling (SGfB)

Psychosoziale Beraterin

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Zurich, Zurich

Switzerland