Individual and couple counselling

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

Silvia Carbogno

Counsellor, MSc Clinical Psychology

I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, reflect, and explore what you are going through. My approach encourages self-awareness, self-exploration, and empowered decision-making, helping you move toward positive and meaningful change in your personal and relational life.

I work with individuals facing life transitions, moments of crisis, challenges in relationships or communication, and personal development goals. I also support people dealing with anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, work–life balance, and those seeking clarity, confidence, or direction in their lives.

My practice is non-clinical and is focused on everyday life challenges. Together, we work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to your inner resources.

Languages: english, italian

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Services

Individual Counselling is a short- to medium-term professional process based on one-to-one sessions, where you’ll have the opportunity to:

Explore your difficulties in a supportive and confidential space
Understand how your thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviours guide the way you respond to life
Strengthen your confidence and trust in your own resources
Discover personal, meaningful ways to move through challenges and move toward your goals

I offer support when you:

are navigating challenges in your relationship
feel stressed, anxious, or weighed down
feel alone or without someone you can truly talk to
find it hard to express yourself or set boundaries
struggle to move toward your goals
feel a lack of confidence or trust in your own strengths
are facing meaningful life changes such as loss, job transitions, separation, or divorce
wish to understand yourself more deeply and grow personally
want to nurture your personal and relationship skills

Group counselling is a supportive setting where people benefit from shared experiences.
Each participant can work on personal challenges and changes, developing greater self-support through interaction with others.

A group can:

spark creativity
offer different perspectives and act as a role model through the unique strengths and emotional resources of each participant
provide mutual, circular support
foster personal growth through meaningful connections within the group

When you take part in group sessions, you can:

learn to communicate more comfortably and effectively
identify and explore inner feelings
receive supportive feedback from others
express your needs and act on your own behalf
cultivate honesty with yourself and with others
become more aware of how people relate and communicate
experiment with new ways of connecting that can enrich your daily life
feel less alone, recognising that others may be navigating similar experiences

Couple counselling offers a supportive and safe space where a relationship crisis is seen as a meaningful phase in the couple’s and each individual’s growth.

It is a shared journey in which you, as individuals and a couple, can:

explore personal and relational difficulties
understand more clearly the dynamics and the patterns shaping your relationship
recognise how each of you contribute to the challenges you are facing
learn new ways of communicating that nurture connection and mutual understanding
turn conflict into an opportunity for healing and growth
rediscover emotional closeness and a sense of intimacy

I offer tailored workshops and educational programs for individuals, couples and organisations.

Theory and practical exercises are balanced to support participants in the learning process by doing and experiencing.

Training topics:

cultivating presence and awareness at the cognitive, emotional and bodily level
nurturing listening skills, with a focus on empathetic, active listening
supporting personal and professional change
finding healthier ways to manage stress and create balance in daily life
approaching and resolving conflicts with greater clarity
expressing yourself with more confidence and effectiveness
strengthening self-image and self-esteem
building resilience and preventing stress and burnout

Education

MSc Clinical Psychology, Università Niccolò Cusano
MSc Physics, Università degli Studi di Milano
Master in Gestalt Counseling – Pluralistic Integrated Approach, ASPIC
Somatic Experiencing Training (ongoing), Somatic Experiencing Italy
Couples Counseling, CSCP – Centro Scuole Counseling e Psicoterapia
Counselling for Groups, ArKa Associazione
Expressive-Active Techniques, Centro Studi Kebrillah
Climbing Therapy in Psychotherapy and Experiential Education, ITK KG
SVEB M1–M5, Swiss Federation for Adult Learning
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety
Positive Psychology
Coaching and Counselling in Intercultural Contexts

Experience

Since 2016, I have been working as a Professional Counselor in private practice with individuals, couples, and organisations in Switzerland and Italy.

After obtaining my Counseling Diploma in 2013, I became an active member of ArKa Associazione in Milan, collaborating on educational and social projects and holding various roles over the years, including member of the Steering and Teaching Committees. Since 2017, I have also been a Trainer in the three-year Master in Pluralistic Integrated Counselling, accompanying future counselors in their professional development.

From 2019 to 2021, I worked as Professional Counselor and Community Coordinator at Stillpoint Spaces Zürich, an international community of counselors, psychologists, and psychotherapists. Alongside my individual and couples counseling practice, I coordinated community events, workshops, and professional exchanges.

Before dedicating myself fully to counseling, I spent nearly twenty years (1997–2016) leading and coordinating international IT projects across multicultural teams in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, the USA, and Switzerland, gaining a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and teams face in both their personal and professional lives.

Fees

I offer a free consultation of up to 45 minutes to explore your needs, share more about my approach, and understand whether working together feels like a good fit.

Individual counselling – 120 CHF for a 60-minute session

Couple counselling – 150 CHF for a 90-minute session

A sliding scale is available upon request.

Contact

Silvia Carbogno

Lavaterstrasse 75, Zürich

counseling@silviacarbogno.com

Telephone: +41 79 783 4378

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