"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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