EMDR for trauma processing
A structured, evidence-based method that uses bilateral stimulation to facilitate adaptive information processing of traumatic memories, commonly used in the treatment of PTSD and complex PTSD.
A quiet place to return to yourself.
Trauma-informed, culturally inclusive counselling for individuals, couples, and families - held with kindness, evidence, and care.
- Trauma-informed
- Culturally inclusive
- FSP licensed
Anca Siminea · Companion in transformation
Welcome
Counselling that listens with both mind and soul.
My practice weaves together symbolic depth and structural clarity, using metaphors that resonate with both mind and soul. Grounded in kindness, emotional containment, and cultural sensitivity, I offer a counselling space that honors individual journeys while understanding collective contexts.
What I work with
Anxiety & confidence
Move from constant tension to a felt sense of safety and self-trust.
Trauma & EMDR
Process what hurts using evidence-based methods that respect your pace.
Couples & family
Rebuild understanding, repair ruptures, and grow new ways of being together.
Cultural belonging
Hold the complexity of living between worlds, languages, and traditions.
About me
From books to the Alps, from dreams to counselling.
My journey
I grew up in a small village in Romania, seeing the world through books and understanding life through stories. My favorite childhood book was Heidi, and I used to dream of one day seeing the Alps. That dream never left me — and today, I live and work in Switzerland, helping others navigate their inner worlds, just as I navigated mine.
Professional evolution
I knew I wanted to be a psychologist since I was 12 — and I never changed my mind. While life took me through six years in the corporate world, leading teams and coaching professionals, that dream quietly shaped everything I did. I used that time to fund my studies and deepen my understanding of human dynamics — how we resist, adapt, grow, and sometimes get stuck.
My approach today
My approach today is both symbolic and structured — I work with metaphors that speak to the mind and soul, with kindness, clarity, and emotional containment.
Services
A practice shaped around the person in front of me.
Sessions are offered in English, Romanian, and German - in person in Zürich and Biel, or online from anywhere.
My approach
Multidimensional Counselling Approach
I work with trauma, difficult emotions, and struggles. When it's the case, I blend in my knowledge of neurodivergence, tailoring classical methodologies to neurodivergent minds. I bring a very culturally attuned vision into the work, factoring in complex family dynamics, historical layers, and social context. I create a welcoming environment where everything you are is taken into consideration. I carefully combine talk-based counselling with projective techniques and scientifically proven, brain-focused methodologies.
01 02 Neurodivergence-informed trauma-focused counselling
Trauma counselling adapted to neurodivergent nervous systems and different ways of processing and regulating.
03 Projective techniques & psychodrama
Using images, symbols, objects, creative expression, action, role-play, and enactment to access, explore, and work through inner experiences, emotions, relationships, and unresolved material that are difficult to verbalise, in the here and now.
04 Emotion-focused cognitive tools
Using techniques informed by CBT and DBT to help regulate emotions, manage distress, and build practical coping strategies.
Words from clients
Real stories of transformation and healing.
“I had been struggling with anxiety for years and had tried everything. Anca helped me understand and manage it. I am so grateful - I am finally able to live my life without anxiety holding me back.”
“Anca helped me understand my panic attacks and how to manage them, and she helped me build the confidence to start living my life again.”
“Working with Anca gave us language for what was breaking down between us, and a way to find each other again.”
Why people choose to work with me
- A licensed psychologist (FSP) with rigorous training and supervision
- Trauma-informed methods that move at your pace
- Cultural fluency across Western and collectivist worlds
- Sessions in English, Romanian, and German
- In-person in Zürich and Biel, or online worldwide
Insurance & Payment Information
Please note that although I'm a FSP-registered psychologist, counselling sessions are not considered psychotherapy, therefore your basic health insurance probably won't cover the sessions even if you have a referral from a doctor. It is likely that your complementary insurance will cover my services or a part of the fees, but this is highly dependent on your individual situation, so it is best to clarify it with your insurance provider.
If you are not sure if this is the right solution for you or you want to ask me some questions before booking a consultation, feel free to contact me.
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