Ms Ekaterina Extermann

FSP Psychologist: Because of my international experience, I work comfortably in several languages and use an integrative approach. Within that approach, I apply different psychotherapeutic methods, such as the psychoanalytical method, the cognitive-behavioural method, narrative psychology and techniques from somatic psychology.

I believe in creating an environment where my patients feel safe and comfortable talking about their difficulties and supported in making changes. If You are experiencing certain problems which tend to repeat or/and experience certain distress which is difficult to describe with words, then you might find that visiting a psychoanalyst can help. The wish to be well is an important part of becoming well.

My career path: I have always been passionate about the human mind, that led me to six-year studies in clinical psychology. During those times I practised in a hospital and specialised centres which provided help to adults and children. Back in 2013 I started my own psychological practice under the supervision of a CBT psychotherapist and conducted several scientific researches on the topics of suicidality, depersonalisation and sexuality. 

I was recognised by my colleagues and was invited to a psychological exchange program in Spain. Soon after, in 2016, I moved to Spain and started my specialisation in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Instituto del Campo Freudiano. In parallel, I worked for an organisation, where I led therapeutic groups and provided one-to-one sessions. In 2018 I became director of the E-school at Global Centre of Advanced Studies where I gave my first course on psychology. In 2019 I moved to Switzerland. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, for a year, I worked for an organisation which provided free psychological help for the people affected by war, and I also was a mentor for my colleagues.