MindSwiss Psychologists
Therapy works when you feel understood. That’s why MindSwiss offers you Swiss psychologists and psychotherapists who work online in Italian, French and German.
Each professional brings different skills, experiences and perspectives to the table, but they all share a common goal: to offer you a safe space where you can speak your own language and feel at home.
Browse the profiles, find out who resonates most with you and choose who to start your journey with.
Alice Barchi
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Education and experience
After earning a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Adelaide, Australia, they completed a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology and Health Communication at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan and the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano. They completed their clinical internship at the San Raffaele Turro Hospital in Milan, focusing on neuropsychological assessment and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, with a particular emphasis on the cognitive-behavioral approach. During this time, they assisted in taking clinical histories, case discussions, and activities related to prevention, health promotion, support, and psychological counseling. This experience took place within an interdisciplinary team setting, aimed at diagnosing and treating patients, including those with psychological pathologies and psychiatric comorbidities. They subsequently obtained their professional licensure. For nearly twenty years, they have maintained a personal mindfulness practice and hold a strong interest in its integration into clinical settings, drawing on principles and scientific evidence for stress reduction, the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, and the enhancement of emotional regulation and resilience. They are currently undergoing post-graduate specialization at the Mara Selvini Palazzoli School of Individual and Family Systemic Psychotherapy in MendrisioClinical Activity
Certamente. Ecco la traduzione aggiornata al femminile (utilizzando i pronomi she/her):"Her clinical approach is developing according to the systemic-relational model, which views the individual within their specific context and network of significant relationships. She addresses personal distress and individual needs by emphasizing both personal resources and those that can be activated through family, couple, or other life contexts. Her practice serves children, adolescents, and adults, integrating individual, couple, and family sessions whenever possible. She focuses on both prevention and the treatment of existing issues, promoting psychological well-being and supporting the process of therapeutic change. She places particular importance on listening to and understanding individual experiences, recognizing the vital role of relationships as a resource for personal evolution and growth.
Lisa Balmelli
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She holds a degree in Clinical and Health Psychology with a specialisation in Developmental Psychology from the University of Fribourg and is currently a trainee psychotherapist at the AiM school in Zurich, specialising in integrated cognitive-behavioural therapy. She is completing her training as a pain therapist with the Swiss Pain Society (SPS), alongside courses in Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples (ICTTE) and medical hypnosis at the GHYPS school in Zurich. She has gained clinical experience in various fields, including a placement at the Mendrisio Psychiatric Clinic, in the acute psychogeriatric ward, where she developed skills in neuropsychology (FAB, ACE-R, MMSE). She has also worked in the neonatology and obstetrics departments at the Hôpital Neuchâtelois, with a particular focus on sexology and psychological support for mothers. She volunteered with the Red Cross’s “Vivre-Ici” project, helping to integrate migrants in the Canton of Vaud. During her studies, she took part in a study on the application of the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) programme in patients with fibromyalgia, in collaboration with the CEMIC at the CHUV University Hospital. She worked as a psychologist at the Hochgebirgsklinik in Davos, in the psychosomatic department, treating patients with chronic pain, depressive, anxiety and psychiatric disorders, conducting individual consultations, psychoeducational groups and relaxation training. Since 2024, she has been working as a psychologist at the Swiss Army’s Psycho-Pedagogical Service, applying a brief, solution-focused approach. Since January 2025, she has been a member of the committee of the Swiss Adoption and Families Group Association (GAFS), responsible for French-speaking Switzerland. She is also in charge of the self-help group for women with endometriosis in Ticino, through the Endo-Help association. Member of the FSP – Swiss Federation of Psychologists Member of the ATP – Ticino Association of Psychologists.Clinical Activity
She offers psychological support and educational counselling to people of all ages who are facing various challenges. The psychotherapeutic approach offered is based on an integrated cognitive-behavioural framework, with the aim of guiding the individual towards greater self-awareness, an understanding of their thought patterns, and the emotions and behaviours associated with them. The approach integrates techniques from classical cognitive-behavioural therapy with tools drawn from third-generation models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Schema Therapy, as well as elements from other psychotherapeutic schools, such as the person-centred approach. The therapeutic relationship is considered a central element in the process of change: through collaborative and authentic dialogue, it encourages the exploration of one’s inner workings and the strengthening of personal resources.
Alessandro Radice
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Education and experience
He holds a degree in clinical psychology from the University of Milan-Bicocca and completed his training in psychodynamic-psychosomatic psychotherapy at the Aneb School of Specialisation in Milan. He is currently training as a psychotherapist at the IRG School of Psychotherapy in Lugano. He holds a diploma in EMDR therapy from EMDR Italia and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Clinical Sexology at Studio Ripsi.Clinical Activity
He specialises in the treatment of young people and adults. He has also worked as an educator, collaborating with child protection services in Lombardy. He works with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional difficulties, personal development issues, emotional and psychological trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosomatic disorders and personality disorders.
Alice Dondena
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Education and experience
In 2023, she obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology of Wellbeing, Empowerment, Rehabilitation and Positive Technology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. During her final year of university, she undertook a professional placement at the Abilmente practice, located in Cassano d’Adda. The placement involved working with professionals in the fields of assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation regarding language development issues, attention deficit and hyperactivity, intellectual disabilities and autism in children: she was able to observe assessment interviews and practical testing and rehabilitation exercises for writing and reading, as well as behavioural rehabilitation through play. After graduating, she completed her compulsory internship at Clinica Psiche in Lugano, focusing on team-based work, psychiatric consultations and EMDR practice. She was also able to observe initial psychological assessment interviews and evaluations of children with suspected diagnoses of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She attended the training course on trauma management with migrants run by Apertamenteweb and Karibuni Onlus, in collaboration with the Psicoterapia Training School. She is currently training as a psychotherapist at the Istituto di Ricerche di Gruppo, at its Lugano branch.Clinical Activity
Her clinical practice focuses on the challenges that arise during adolescence and adulthood, adopting an approach that combines prevention – to promote well-being and health – with the treatment of existing issues. She considers it very important to listen to the individual and their experiences, whilst also bearing in mind the context in which they live. She works with adults, young people and their families who are facing difficult situations, offering psychological support and educational interventions.
Davide Livio
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Valentina Ceppi
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Education and experience
In 2003, she earned a Licentiate degree in 'Ethnology', with Education Sciences and Psychology as secondary subjects, from the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at the University of Neuchâtel. She is a member of the Association of Ticino Psychologists (ATP) and the Swiss Federation of Psychologists (FSP). Subsequently, in 2007, she obtained the equivalence of a Licentiate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Geneva.Her first specialization was in the intercultural field, which allowed her to develop a broad perspective on the individual, their origins, and socio-cultural issues. In addition to working with children in both recreational and educational settings, she has had the opportunity to work with adolescents and adults abroad. Having always been interested in the field of ethnopsychiatry, she deepened her knowledge through experiences with the 'Appartenances' association in Lausanne, working as an educator in a center for asylum seekers and as a French teacher for foreign women.
Upon returning to Ticino, she dedicated herself to the psycho-pedagogical field, working first in cantonal special education schools with moderate-to-severe cases (children on the autism spectrum, developmental disorders) and later in a residential home for adolescents in Lugano (Fondazione Amilcare). For nearly ten years, she has been a remedial teacher in middle schools and obtained her Master’s degree in this field in 2014, specializing in psychological support within the school environment and in learning and cognitive disorders.
Clinical Activity
She has solid experience in the field of developmental age, adolescence, and families of minors in distress. She is well-versed in the administration of cognitive and projective tests, the field of learning disabilities, and the use of the 'fare storie' (storymaking) method. She also possesses strong knowledge in the intercultural and psychodynamic fields, as well as in accompanying both minors and adults through the delicate phases of socio-cultural change. She is currently completing her post-graduate specialization in psychotherapy at the Istituto Ricerche di Gruppo (IRG) and works with individuals of all age groups who wish to undertake a journey of psychotherapy or psychological support with a psychodynamic orientation or through the 'storymaking' method.
Andrea Carta
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Education and experience
He graduated in Clinical Psychology from the Catholic University of Milan and obtained his first specialisation in Psychotherapy from the Italian Medical Association for the Study of Hypnosis. He further specialised in psychotherapy at the Selvini Palazzoli School of Systemic Psychotherapy in Mendrisio. He holds a PhD in Criminology and is currently a subject expert for the Chair of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology at the Catholic University of Milan. He obtained a second level Master's degree in Integrated Psychodiagnostics at IRPSI - Milan. As an EMDR therapist, he has collaborated in various emergency contexts.Clinical Activity
He completed his practical training at the Sant'Anna Hospital in Como - Department of Mental Health, working with patients with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, neurodegenerative diseases and psychosomatic disorders. He has studied trauma treatment in depth, with field interventions. He then specialised in the treatment of families and couples, with a particular interest in personality disorders.
Valeria Fiocco
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Cristiana Tedeschi
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Education and experience
She graduated in Clinical Psychology from the University of Turin. She completed her psychotherapy training at the AMISI (Associazione Medici Italiani per lo studio della Ipnosi). Currently, she is undergoing psychotherapy specialization at the IRG (Istituto Ricerche di Gruppo) School of Psychotherapy in Lugano. She holds a Master’s diploma in Psychodrama and Active Techniques. She has collaborated with the psychological services at the Clinica del Lavoro, University Polyclinic of Milan, and has worked for several years with the psychological activities at the Psicotecnica center.Clinical Activity
She specializes in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, and adults. In her practice as a psychologist and psychotherapist, she works with a wide range of patients, helping them navigate various challenging situations. She utilizes in-depth clinical interviews, active techniques, and guided imagery applied to general anxiety, trauma, and phobias. Other recurring areas of her work include insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson’s-related issues, work-related stress, mood disorders, and self-esteem. A portion of her practice is dedicated to personal growth and development pathways.Not sure what to choose? Talk to a psychologist.