about me
I am a psychosocial counsellor with a MA in Counselling from Webster University and registered with the Swiss Association for Counseling (SGfB).
Reclaim Counselling is a space where clients can reclaim what has been lost, whether it is peace, confidence, a sense of safety, or connection to themselves. The mission is to support clients in finding their way back to a fuller, more authentic experience of life, even after periods of struggle, overwhelm, or uncertainty.
I work with teenagers and adults of all ages, supporting clients through different life stages, transitions, and challenges. Sessions are offered in English and German, online or in person in Zurich. My approach is primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrated with Emotion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This allows me to tailor sessions to each client’s unique needs, helping them navigate emotions, build resilience and psychological flexibility, and reconnect with what matters most to them.
I am also a counsellor with International Counselling GmbH, working with clients from diverse backgrounds, and part of the neurodivergent assessment team at the Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland (nsns), contributing to adult autism and ADHD assessments.
In my work, I aim to create space for clients to be more fully themselves, with understanding, self-compassion, and self-acceptance, while supporting them to work through challenges and move toward a healthier, fuller life.
I’m looking forward to connecting with you and beginning this journey with you.
Petra Lienhart
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She listened, understood and when appropriate, challenged me to go through sometimes uncomfortable things and make changes. I particularly liked the structure of the sessions and the fact that we would re-cap, tune in and then progress. It is a learning experience, a process of challenge and acceptance and Petra has these in exactly the right balance. She is empathetic and her speed and gentle encouragement and guidance is second to none. I have had experience of other therapists over the years, but she is quite simply the best.
Die Zeit mit dir hat mir unglaublich gut getan. Du warst für mich eine aufmerksame Zuhörerin und eine einfühlsame Begleiterin in einer schwierigen Phase.
Deine ruhige, offene und respektvolle Art hat es mir leicht gemacht, mich zu öffnen und meine Gedanken zu sortieren. Bei dir habe ich mich verstanden, gesehen und ernst genommen gefühlt.
Ich bin dir von Herzen dankbar für alles, was du mir in dieser Zeit gegeben hast.
Navigating through changes and uncertainty can be emotionally challenging beyond measure. As I relocated to a new country, I had to face many things at the same time. This is why I express my gratitude to Petra. You are an excellent Counselor.
You provided this safe space I needed to put words into what I was experiencing.
Your calmness, the way you listen, the tools provided, genuinely helped me become more grounded, more confident and more tender with myself. Those 9 months together were important and meaningful. Thank you so much.
I have been attending online therapeutic sessions with Petra Lienhart for the past year, and it has been a truly successful experience that I will treasure forever. From the very first assessment session, everything felt smooth, well-structured, and perfectly tailored to my needs. I immediately understood that I was on the right path and that the therapeutic approach fully met my personal and emotional requirements. Her pragmatic approach, based on meaningful dialogue and integrated with specific therapeutic exercises, provided the perfect balance I was looking for. I would highly recommend this therapeutic approach to anyone who is ready to face emotional or psychological challenges, confident that they will receive a personalized program designed to meet their individual needs.