Dr Liviu Poenaru

Chartered Psychologist

“I am a Doctor (PhD) in psychopathology and clinical psychology , researcher, and Swiss recognized psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in Geneva. My work explores, from an interdisciplinary perspective, how early experiences and unconscious processes shape our emotions and sense of self. It examines how these forces influence how we think, feel, and relate to the world.”

About Me

I offer a unique space to explore the deeper, often unseen forces influencing your life. My interdisciplinary approach draws on deep psychology, psychodynamics, philosophy, spiritual perspectives, and evidence-based knowledge to explore how unconscious processes and broader social influences shape cognition, behaviour, and emotions. We can work together to challenge these dynamics, gaining clarity and new perspectives. This collaborative exploration is ideal for those seeking a profound understanding of themselves and their place in the world.

Approach

Beginning from an interest in the broader dimensions of inner life, I guide sessions with attentive curiosity and a gentle insistence on naming patterns as they emerge, drawing not only on clinical experience and evidence-based knowledge from different disciplines, but also on intuition attuned to the deeper layers of the soul. The work involves connecting deeper patterns, making recurrences visible, and exploring new perspectives on how one sees and evaluates oneself. In my Geneva office and via English, French or Romanian online sessions, we move between focused dialogue, reflective tasks, intuition, and occasionally dream material to trace how private feelings meet public forces.

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Basic Information

Genève, Switzerland

Services

Psychotherapy. Counselling. Psychological support. Psychodynamic or depth-oriented work. Integrative or reflective therapeutic approaches.

Services Offered:

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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Dream Analysis
A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.
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Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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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).
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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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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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Psychosis
A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.
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Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Chartered Psychologist
A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications

Université de Lyon (France=

Université de Genève (Switzerland)

Association Suisse des Psychothérapeutes

Copenhagen Business School

Registrations

Association Suisse des Psychothérapeute

Psychotherapist

Registration: GLN: 7601003997873

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Service Area

MedinVita Clinic

In-person & Online

Geneve, Genève 1204

Switzerland