Catherine Rybicki, psychological counselor based in Geneva, Switzerland

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."‍ ‍

— Carl Rogers

Catherine Rybicki, MA

Psychosocial Counselor SGfB ·  Geneva ·  Nyon

As a psychosocial counselor and third-culture kid, I bring both personal and professional understanding to the emotional well-being and personal growth of individuals navigating diverse and complex lives.

Born in South Africa to Polish parents, I spent my formative years in the USA, Taiwan, and Singapore. For the past 20 years, I have made my home in Geneva with my husband, our two children, and our German Shepherd dogs.

Having lived across countries and cultures — as a child, spouse, parent, and professional — I have developed a deep appreciation for the complexities of change: cultural, relational, and internal. I understand how transitions shape one's sense of identity, belonging, and well-being, and this understanding is at the heart of how I support adults from diverse backgrounds facing personal, emotional, or psychosocial challenges.

What drives my work is a genuine curiosity about people — their stories, their strengths, the challenges they carry, and the meaning they seek. I am committed to creating a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and heard.

I offer individual counseling in English and French, drawing from an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each person's unique needs.

We are all complex, multifaceted, and capable of growth.

Education

MSc Clinical Psychology (in progress) — London Metropolitan University, England

MA Counselling — Webster University Geneva, Switzerland

BA Psychology — Boston University, Massachusetts, USA

Certifications

EFT Training - Introduction to Emotion-Focused Therapy, 2024, Webster University
Catalina Woldarsky, PhD

Advanced Training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, 2025
Catalina Woldarsky, PhD

Neurodiversity in the Therapy Room, 2025, Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland
Elizabeth Frei, PhD

Professional Memberships

Swiss Association for Counseling - SGfB

American Counseling Association - ACA

American Psychological Association (graduate student membership) - APA

Professional Affiliations

Geneva Collaborative Counseling, Assessment & Psychotherapy (G-CCAP)

Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland (NSNS) — nsns.ch

All Special Kids (ASK) — allspecialkids.org

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