Meli.ssapollick

Wellness Counseling may be right for you if you are looking for:

Help achieving a more balanced life
Support during life transitions
Improved interpersonal relationships
Better sleep
Stress management techniques
Higher self-esteem and self-confidence
Guidance managing anxiety, depression, or eating disorders
An opportunity to check-in with yourself and your goals
A safe space to talk through personal issues

Counseling is a healthy way to achieve a happier, more balanced life. Services are given in either English, French, or both, depending on your preference.

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About Me

Professional Qualifications and Experiences:

My name is Melissa Pollick and I’ve been working as a psychological counselor in private practice since 2012, establishing my own practice in 2014. Previously, I’ve worked as a psychological counselor in universities, international schools, a psychiatric hospital in Ireland, and a refugee center in Geneva. I’ve also done group work for several organizations in Switzerland on various topics, including social skills and crisis management. I hold a Master of Counseling degree from Webster University Geneva as well as a Bachelor of Psychology degree from the University of Toledo (USA). Further, I hold a ‘droit de pratique’ in the canton of Geneva and am an ASCA certified counselor. ASCA is a Swiss association which recognizes non-medical therapies and therefore helps my clients receive insurance reimbursement. Further, I have done additional training in couples counseling, supporting individuals and families in transition, mindfulness, depression in university students, and crisis management. Therapeutic Techniques:

I am trained in a variety of counseling approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive- behavioral, attachment, systemic, trauma-based interventions, and mindfulness, among others. I am a person-centered therapist, meaning that I adapt my approach to meet the needs of each individual or couple. Personal Experiences:

I’m American and have been living in Geneva since 2011. I have experienced what it’s like being an expat, living abroad in several countries including Switzerland, Ireland, and Germany. I am therefore no stranger to the unique difficulties faced by expats and their families. This offers me a unique perspective which I lend to my clients.