Maria

Mrs Maria Lumsden Rieder

Psychotherapist

“In my work, I draw on systemic approaches, psychodrama, and cognitive behavioural methods, always adapting these to the individual needs and life contexts of the people I work with. A central aspect of my practice is positive psychology, with a strong emphasis on strengthening personal resources and developing what I describe as “change intelligence” — the ability to understand, shape, and sustain meaningful personal change.”

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About Me

I am a psychologist and psychotherapy practitioner with extensive experience working with people from diverse cultural and multinational backgrounds. My work focuses on psychological well-being and emotional change processes, integrating systemic approaches, psychodrama, and cognitive behavioural methods. I am particularly interested in positive psychology and in supporting individuals to develop their personal change intelligence.

Approach

That breadth informs how I structure sessions: clear, paced and responsive to the cultural threads you bring. I work from Basel and with clients in English or German, offering in-person and online meetings that fit your schedule and needs. Sessions often mix focused dialogue with short enactments or practical experiments to rehearse new ways of relating, plus brief between-session reflections to track what shifts; the emphasis is always collaborative and concrete. People facing cross-cultural change, burnout or difficult life transitions often find this practical, steady way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

One to one therapy Supervision Teaching

Services Offered:

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Disability Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Organisations
  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science in Psychotherapy Studies

University of Sheffield

Year: 2012

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Membership: 04156232

Service Areas

Universität of Basel, ZEPP

In-person & Online

Basel, Basel-Stadt

Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland