LAMal - psychotherapy on referral
Since 2022, psychotherapy delivered by recognised psychotherapists is covered by basic insurance (LAMal) with a doctor's referral. You only pay the deductible and the co-payment. We help you with the steps.
Fees
Clear fees, shared with respect
We believe talking about money should never be awkward. Here are the indicative fees per session, shared with the same transparency we work with.
| First get-to-know sessionTo begin No obligation to continue | 50 min | CHF 130 |
| Individual session Psychotherapy & support | 50 min | CHF 150 |
| Couples session | 70 min | CHF 200 |
| Family session | 70 min | CHF 210 |
| Adolescent session | 50 min | CHF 140 |
| Online session Same fee, by video call | 50 min | CHF 150 |
Fees are indicative and may vary by path and duration. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before a session. On request we look together at options for those going through financial difficulty.
Cover & insurance
When therapy is reimbursed
In Switzerland psychotherapy is largely covered - but the rules depend on who provides it and how you come to it. We explain it simply, so you immediately know what you are entitled to.
Complementary - psychological support
Many complementary insurances reimburse part of counselling and psychological-support sessions, even without a referral, up to an annual cap. It is worth checking your policy: we help you read it.
Without going through insurance
You can choose to pay for sessions privately, without involving insurance: it is the most confidential route, since no data about your path leaves the practice. Many people prefer it for exactly this reason.
Confidentiality & FAQ
The questions we are asked most
Is everything I say really kept confidential?
Yes. As psychotherapists we are bound by professional confidentiality. Nothing that emerges in session is shared with family, employers or third parties without your explicit consent, except in the very rare cases foreseen by law to protect life.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
For psychotherapy reimbursed by basic insurance (LAMal) you need a doctor's referral. For psychological support and counselling you can come by direct access, without a referral: in that case reimbursement goes, where applicable, through complementary insurance. On the first call we tell you exactly how to proceed.
Does therapy show up in my insurance records?
If you choose the private, self-funded route, no data about your path leaves the practice. If instead you go through insurance, the usual billing and confidentiality rules of the Swiss healthcare system apply. We discuss it openly at the first meeting, so you can choose with peace of mind.
Does online count as a session in the practice?
Yes. Video sessions are as effective as in-person ones for most paths, and follow the same confidentiality rules. They are especially convenient if you live far away, travel often or prefer your own home.