English-speaking Psychotherapists in Paris
Finding a psychotherapist who speaks your native language can be essential for effective mental health support, particularly when exploring complex emotions and personal experiences. If you are an English-speaking expatriate or resident in Paris, connecting with an English-speaking psychotherapist allows you to work through challenges in the language you feel most comfortable expressing yourself. This directory helps you find qualified professionals who understand both the linguistic and cultural context of your experience.
English-speaking Psychotherapists in Paris
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Emily Malamet is an American and French-trained psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Paris, offering therapy in English and French for adults. She utilizes evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and attachment-based therapies to help clients navigate challenges, build self-esteem, and foster more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Colleen Kelly is an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) specializing in high-conflict couples and families. Her individual clients often struggle with anxiety, sobriety, or adjusting to life as expats. She also has extensive experience working with artists, musicians, and CEOs facing high-stress careers.
Sandra Godoy is a psychopractitioner supporting young professionals and expats to break cycles of disconnection and exhaustion. She specializes in helping women, particularly those with histories of trauma, depression, and anxiety, connect with their authentic selves through strength-based, culturally inclusive, and trauma-focused therapy.
Eric Servat is a certified and supervised Gestalt and body psychotherapist offering psychotherapy for adults, expats, and international clients. He helps individuals navigate the challenges of living abroad, such as stress, anxiety, and relationship issues, providing support in a safe and culturally attuned environment.
Sophie Wallace-Hadrill is a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) specializing in diverse therapeutic practices. She offers support for expatriates and individuals navigating the complexities of global living.
Jack Wilson is an Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Paris. He offers English-speaking therapy for adults and adolescents, with experience in schools, universities, and private practice. Jack uses an integrative and attachment-based approach, also certified in ACT, tailoring sessions to individual needs.
Eric Maury provides therapeutic support aimed at alleviating suffering, fostering peace, confidence, and self-awareness. He helps clients understand the sources of their difficulties, guiding them to 'become who they are' by addressing a range of issues including behavioral, relational, stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and loss of meaning.
A clinical psychologist holding a Doctorate, Linda Brimm offers expertise in various therapeutic modalities including CBT and psychodynamic approaches. Her practice addresses expatriate challenges and the complexities of global living.
Judy Lewis is a Psychodynamic Counsellor focusing on depression, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, relationships, stress, and trauma. They provide online therapy sessions in Paris.
A psychodynamic counsellor and psychologist specializing in EMDR, offering services in English and French through face-to-face and online sessions.
A native English-speaking psychopractitioner offering therapy in English or French in Paris. He provides a safe and caring space to address personal, relational, or professional difficulties, with an understanding of Brazilian Portuguese.
An American psychologist registered in the UK and France, with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He emphasizes building trust and aims to bring clarity to problems, balance emotional lives, and share effective coping skills.
Edmund Roberts is a Psychodynamic Counsellor specializing in health anxiety, grief and loss, anxiety, attachment, depression, burnout, and relationship issues. They are available for sessions in Paris, both in-person and online.
An art psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents in English, offering both face-to-face and online sessions.
Rachel Mark is a sexologist and clinical social worker (PhD, LMSW) with expertise in various therapeutic methods. She supports individuals and couples, addressing both general mental health needs and specific concerns related to sexuality and global living.
Psychotherapists offering sessions in English in Paris
Vanessa Egert is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in Paris, offering therapy in English and German. Her integrative approach combines humanistic principles with existential psychotherapy, and she also utilizes EMDR and Integrative Lifespan Therapy to support clients across various life stages. She specializes in providing accessible mental health support to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Perla Valentini is a psychodynamic psychologist who provides therapy for individuals and couples. She focuses on anxiety, hypochondria, panic attacks, and phobias, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Marche Region.
Joanna Caffo is a psychologist and Process Psychotherapist who practices both in her office in the South of France and online. She specializes in working with individuals and couples facing issues related to fertility, perinatal crises, and significant life changes, aiming to help clients discover their inner strength and potential.
Regina Koehler is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in behavioral therapy, schema therapy, hypnosis, and trauma. She treats adults aged 17 and over.
Grigory Arkhipov is a Russian-speaking psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in Paris. He holds a doctorate in psychology and offers therapy to adults and adolescents in Russian, French, and English.
Martina Truppo is a Systemic-Relational psychotherapist providing therapy for individuals and couples. Her areas of focus include anxiety, couples therapy, expatriation challenges, and eating disorders. She is registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy.
Viola Lucchini is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. She specializes in anxiety, hypochondria, stress, and depression, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Lazio Region.
Nikos Marinos is a psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist based in Paris, with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with individuals and couples in Greek, English, and French, focusing on relational dynamics and emotional integrity. His approach is rooted in contemporary relational psychoanalysis.
Joanna Kałuzińska is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst who received her D.E.S.S. in Clinical and Pathological Psychology from the Université de Paris VII. She offers psychotherapy and psychoanalytic therapy to help individuals address psychological difficulties and improve their quality of life.
Ramona Bonvicini is an Italian psychotherapist practicing in Paris, offering TCC and ACT therapies. She provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals, particularly the Italian community, addressing issues related to expatriation, anxiety, eating disorders, and affective dependence. Her approach is feminist, solidarity-based, and LGBTQIA+ friendly, with a sliding scale for fees.
Anastasiia Kuptsova is a Russian-speaking psychologist offering online consultations in Paris based on existential and cognitive-behavioral psychology, with supplementary integrative techniques. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has three years of experience in individual counseling. She is committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental, and authentic therapeutic environment.
Andreina Nobile is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. She specializes in anxiety, hypochondria, panic attacks, and phobias, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Puglia Region.
Eva Kemppainen is a licensed psychologist offering services to adults and teenagers. She utilizes a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic framework and integrates other approaches based on individual client needs. Eva works with clients in English and Finnish, offering in-person sessions in Paris and secure remote consultations.
Dr. Beatrice Patsalides Hofmann is a diplomate and licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst with extensive clinical and private practice experience in multicultural settings. She offers individual and couple therapy to adults and students.
Francesca Carbotti is an Italian psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Paris and Milan. She offers individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as psycho-nutritional counseling. She specializes in a wide range of issues including family dynamics, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and trauma.
Francesca Feliciello is a psychotherapist with a systemic-relational orientation, who supports individuals and couples. Her specializations include anxiety, OCD, hypochondria, and panic attacks. She is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Campania Region.
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English-speaking Psychotherapists in France
RegionalSpecialists from other cities in France who can run online sessions or accept patients from Paris.
An integrative counsellor and psychopractitioner based in Seillans, offering services via Facetime and Zoom in English and French.
Practicing psychotherapy, as a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and family and couple therapist in Avignon, available for face-to-face and telephone sessions in English and French.
A psychologist specializing in child development and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and High Intellectual Potential. She offers follow-ups and hypnosis sessions, with consultations available in English.
A BACP-registered counsellor and anthropologist based in Montpellier, France. Specializes in somatic and trauma-informed therapy for expats, global nomads, and intercultural couples, offering sessions worldwide online and in person.
Jessica Rost is a psychologist practicing in Nantes, France.
Sophie Santolaria is an integrative therapist with 8 years of experience working with children, young people, and adults. As an Art and EMDR therapist, they offer a holistic approach incorporating creativity, body-based techniques, and talking therapy, with expertise in anxiety, trauma, and relational difficulties.
A psychotherapist and play therapist offering counselling for adolescents and parents. Services can be provided in-person, by telephone, or via video calls.
Offers hypnotherapy, addiction counselling, and general counselling services, available face-to-face and online.
Sarah Jennifer Grosso, a Franco-British therapist, integrates an intercultural perspective, working in both English and French. She specializes in exploring the impact of past traumatic events, both significant ('big T') and developmental ('little t'), on present coping mechanisms, particularly for expats navigating new cultures.
Lisa Morales works with patients who are invested in their therapeutic journey, seeking to understand their functioning, past influences, and behaviors. She assists them in making connections, discovering new perspectives through questioning and exercises, and taking an active role in their own growth and happiness.
Sarah J. Grosso offers therapy for expats and international couples, focusing on enhancing calm, connection, and resilience. She employs gentle, effective methods integrated with a deep understanding of cross-cultural experiences and uses a down-to-earth approach combining talking therapy with body-based techniques for greater grounding.
A mental health and wellbeing consultant, coach, and counsellor specializing in supporting English-speaking expats, digital nomads, and SME business owners. He utilizes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in his practice.
Sarah Bouhafs is a recommended psychopraticien in Marseille.
Olivia Amiot Fernand is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Dijon. She offers various therapeutic approaches including analytical psychotherapy, couples therapy, and parental support. She also provides professional supervision.
Charlotte BLIN-DUVAL is a psychologist in Angers with a Master II in 'Psychology of Trauma, Clinical Paths and Contexts'. She has 15 years of experience in professional integration and specializes in career counseling alongside her clinical practice. She also offers somatic listening and works with various forms of trauma.
Offers counselling and Gestalt therapy, with services available face-to-face and online.
Kimberly Rockhold offers counselling, coaching, and walk & talk therapy. She practices in Lille and is available for in-person, telephone, and online sessions.
Sophie Rivière de Précourt is a clinical psychologist offering consultations in Nantes, France. With a decade of international experience living, studying, and working abroad, she has also gained experience in various hospital settings. She provides psychological and therapeutic support for a range of issues, with a particular expertise in bereavement, illness, and expatriation.
Karen Kimmons is an American licensed professional counselor associate and Certified Sex Therapy Associate with over 18 years of international experience. She offers a holistic, evidence-based, and solution-focused counseling approach that is trauma-informed, assisting individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health challenges.
Kévin Moulin Maréchet is a clinical psychologist practicing in L'Horme, specializing in clinical psychology and gender identity (transidentities). New patient appointments are not currently available at this practice.
Provides psychodynamic counselling services. Available for face-to-face, webcam, and telephone sessions, and is fluent in English and French.
A counsellor, clinical psychologist, and psychoanalyst based in Avignon, offering services via face-to-face, Skype, and telephone in English.
A psychologist with over 27 years of international experience in both private and public sectors across South Africa, England, and France. He holds a BA honors in psychology.
Christine Enoux is a clinical psychologist with a Master's degree in clinical psychology and psychopathology. She is a registered psychotherapist and a certified EMDR Europe practitioner, also trained in Analytical Family Psychotherapy and couple therapy. Her practice focuses on working with the unconscious mind and she has extensive experience in adult psychiatry.
Offers therapeutic services for individuals, couples, families, and children. Sessions can be conducted face-to-face or online.
A holistic hypnotherapist who facilitates dialogue with the subconscious to address issues such as anxiety, anger, grief, and trauma. His approach aims to uncover the root cause and solutions embedded within one's subconscious framework.
Chloé Rosati is a psychotherapist specialized in psychotraumatology, with a strong interest in psychic traumas and their impacts. She is involved with associations supporting LGBT+ individuals and adolescents, offering compassionate and judgment-free support for various issues.
Offers psychotherapy and counselling services, accessible through face-to-face and online sessions. Speaks English.
Patrick Déniel is an English-speaking therapist with experience in Nantes and Paris. Previously a journalist, he transitioned to therapy after undergoing his own personal therapy and completing extensive training at the Centre interdisciplinaire de formation en psychothérapie relationnelle (Cifpr), which integrates multiple therapeutic approaches. He has experience in group therapy and his work is supervised.
Thomas ROUX is a psychologist practicing in Nîmes. Information regarding his specific specializations or therapeutic methods is not available on this page.
Elle propose des thérapies pour l'anxiété, la dépression, les thérapies de couple, la psychologie enfant et les addictions. Une collaboratrice, Barbara Dutin, propose également du coaching parental.
Stephen Dehoul is a psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Reims. He offers online booking for appointments and his practice is located at 2, rue de l'Arbalète.
Functions as a counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor. Provides face-to-face and online services. English speaking.
Offers integrative counselling and coaching services, available face-to-face and online.
Lou Bell assists individuals facing difficulties in their affective, sexual, marital, or relational lives, including separation, grief, or crises. The goal is to help clients live a fuller, more authentic life while navigating challenges with less pain.
Charles Crouzat is a psychologist and executive coach in Lille, France. With a background in engineering and international business, he specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Jungian and Freudian psychoanalysis, and work psychology. He offers personalized support to individuals and organizations seeking to develop their human potential.
Emma Jose-Marie Ates is a psychopractitioner supporting adults and couples in French and English. She addresses anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, burnout, and the effects of trauma, offering a compassionate space for emotional understanding, self-awareness, and skill development.
Hannah Biver provides counselling and psychotherapy for individuals over 16 years old. She practices in Saint Saulve and offers sessions in person, via telephone, and through Microsoft Teams.
Educational Psychologist specializing in assessment and consultation for exam accommodations and dyslexia diagnosis. Qualified and registered in the UK, with experience in international schools.
A UK-trained Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over seven years of experience in NHS, charitable, and private settings. Now based in the South of France, she offers online therapy in English.
Sandra Scala is a neuropractitioner certified in Trauma Detachment and Ericksonian Hypnosis. She offers home visit psychology services and specializes in trauma and hypnosis therapies.
Laura Brument is a Gestalt psychotherapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and addictions, offering in-person and online sessions.
Christine Haworth-Staines is a psychologist located at 2 rue D'Austerlitz in Toulouse, France.
Amy Shelton is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist based in Bordeaux, specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. She utilizes various psychotherapeutic approaches, including schema therapy and lifespan integration therapy, offering individual and couples psychotherapy to adults and teenagers. As a native English speaker, she provides services to English-speakers.
Anthony Bulteau is a psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Dijon, offering interventions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TCC) and supportive therapy. He also holds a specialization in clinical neuropsychology, providing cognitive assessments and IQ testing. He works with individuals aged 16 and above.
A psychopractitioner helping individuals find inner harmony beyond crisis. He focuses on building confidence, releasing parts of the self that are suffering, and identifying true motivations through therapeutic work.
Charlotte Darquier, a certified Gestalt therapist in Bordeaux, works with adults and young people (16+) in individual therapy. Her humanistic, existential, and relational approach focuses on emergent experiences in the 'here and now', integrating sensory, emotional, intellectual, and bodily dimensions.
Provides counselling and coaching services, available for face-to-face, Skype, webcam, and email consultations. English speaking.
Offers psychotherapeutic counselling via face-to-face, Zoom, and OpenTalk. English speaking practitioner.
Sophie Nicolo is a psychotherapist based in Angers, specializing in psychocorporal and emotional approaches. She offers therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, utilizing tools such as EMDR, sophrology, sophrotherapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. Her practice focuses on connecting mind, body, and emotions for personal growth and well-being.
Eric Haemmerle provides Psychocorporal Therapy and Gestalt Therapy for adolescents and adults in Strasbourg. He offers both in-person and online sessions.
Provides creative art therapy, with sessions offered face-to-face and online.
Patricia Pruzynska is a psychopraticienne specializing in the Person-Centered Approach (ACP) and EMDR. She offers individual psychotherapy, group therapy, professional practice analysis, and trauma support. Her approach is focused on inner compass restoration, fostering self-realization and growth.
William Buna works with individuals who are genuinely motivated for change, self-discovery, and self-acceptance. The focus is on exploring strengths and weaknesses collaboratively to achieve greater well-being.
Joshua Comyn is a psychotherapist who helps clients address issues such as persistent worry, compulsive avoidance, panic, low mood, feelings of worthlessness, relationship problems, and the impact of past experiences on the present.
Patricia Blain is a clinical psychologist in Rennes, offering a holistic approach to therapy that integrates spirituality, nature observation, and poetic writing. She specializes in perinatal grief and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with a background in analytical listening informed by Lacanian studies.
Katie Gardner is an English counsellor in Lauzun, SW France, specializing in CBT, NLP, and TA. She helps clients overcome emotional health challenges such as anxiety, stress, and issues stemming from past experiences, present difficulties, or future worries, by facilitating clarity and insight to empower them to find their own solutions.
Laura Schneider is a psychologist and psychotherapist in Grenoble, offering integrative therapy drawing from humanistic psychology, systemic therapy, and psychoanalysis. She adapts her techniques to meet the specific needs of her patients and works with children, adolescents, and adults in a confidential and supportive environment.
A retired Chartered Counselling Psychologist from the UK, now residing in France. He is BACP registered and offers a free 15-minute consultation included in the first paid appointment.
Sophie Couplez is a Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist offering support for individuals, couples, and families experiencing challenging times in their relationships, work, or personal lives. She works with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.
Provides counselling services for adults, young people, and children. Conducts sessions face-to-face and via Skype.
A Core Energetic therapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor providing services face-to-face, by telephone, and online.
Anthony M. King is a French-trained Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma, holding a Master's in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology. He assists clients in exploring and processing life's challenges, offering guidance, reassurance, and constructive suggestions within a therapeutic dialogue. He consults in both English and French.
A UK-trained and certified counselling psychologist and integrative psychotherapist. Specializes in working with individuals online and will soon be offering in-person sessions near Toulouse.
Chloé Hamelin is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Angers. She offers a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the individual's overall well-being and interests. She is open to using mediations to facilitate expression if beneficial to the therapeutic process.
Practices as a psychoanalyst and creative art therapist, serving clients of all ages and couples. Available for face-to-face and Zoom sessions.
Emma Pinel is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating inter-generational conflicts, workplace issues, and various addictions. She holds a Masters' degree in clinical psychology and is certified as a psychotherapist by the health services. Pinel is fully bilingual in French and British.
A psychologist who welcomes adolescents (from 12 years old) and adults for consultations. Offers professional support for a range of psychological issues.
English-speaking Psychotherapists — Online
OnlineSpecialists working exclusively online — in English, for clients anywhere worldwide.
Hanna Mikołajczyk provides psychological support, drawing from her personal experience living in the UK for five years. She specializes in couples and family therapy, as well as parental support, understanding the unique challenges and potential of emigration.
Uzm. Klinik Psikolog Mehmet Cem Yiğit is a specialist clinical psychologist offering online therapy services to Turkish citizens, particularly those living in Marsilya. He aims to provide the best online therapy services based on his professional experience and ethical principles, addressing a wide range of psychological issues.
Judy Lewis is a Psychodynamic Counsellor focusing on depression, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, relationships, stress, and trauma. They provide online therapy sessions in Paris.
Chloe Louissaint's ideal client seeks to overcome deep-seated issues related to trauma, personality disorders, or complex relationships. They offer authentic support and concrete strategies for developing emotional balance and fostering lasting transformation.
Paulina Grunwald is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist practicing online and based in France. With 19 years of experience across the UK and France, she works with individuals of all ages facing various issues. Her approach is psychoanalytic, drawing from foundational theories and integrating other therapeutic modalities.
Anna Krawiec is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience living and working in London. She supports individuals in the UK facing emigration challenges, helping them gain self-understanding and improve their well-being. She also specializes in couples therapy and ADHD diagnosis.
James Wilson offers online therapy using the Conscious Mind Empowerment Method (CMEM). He supports individuals and couples in overcoming automatic patterns, building inner confidence, and aligning actions with values. His approach is structured, evidence-informed, and focuses on sustainable psychological and behavioural change.
Viola Lucchini is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. She specializes in anxiety, hypochondria, stress, and depression, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Lazio Region.
Emily Corrie is an existential psychotherapist offering online therapy to individuals across the EU and UK. Her approach emphasizes deep listening and witnessing clients' experiences, rather than symptom relief. She is inspired by existential questions and her own life experiences, including farming, journalism, and outdoor guiding.
Katarzyna Swidzińska has experience working with individuals residing abroad, addressing issues such as loneliness, isolation, depression related to country changes, and challenges of solo motherhood abroad. She offers therapy in Polish for people living in various countries.
Marta Piotrowska is a psychologist and psychotraumatologist with extensive clinical experience, including crisis intervention. Having lived in the UK for over 20 years, she possesses a deep understanding of emigration challenges and the specific issues faced by Poles abroad.
Francesca Feliciello is a psychotherapist with a systemic-relational orientation, who supports individuals and couples. Her specializations include anxiety, OCD, hypochondria, and panic attacks. She is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Campania Region.
Victor Alvarez Fernandez is a clinical psychologist offering online psychotherapy sessions in French, Spanish, and English. He works with clients to address difficulties and help them rediscover what is important in their lives.
Emma Mackintosh is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist specializing in anxiety, burnout, career challenges, and self-confidence. She also addresses high sensitivity and ADHD, with an interest in spirituality.
Martina Truppo is a Systemic-Relational psychotherapist providing therapy for individuals and couples. Her areas of focus include anxiety, couples therapy, expatriation challenges, and eating disorders. She is registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy.
Kate D'Anvers specializes in couple's therapy, particularly for couples where one or both partners have ADHD or Autism. She focuses on understanding neuro-diversity dynamics to help couples break repetitive patterns and achieve lasting positive change.
Vanessa Egert is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in Paris, offering therapy in English and German. Her integrative approach combines humanistic principles with existential psychotherapy, and she also utilizes EMDR and Integrative Lifespan Therapy to support clients across various life stages. She specializes in providing accessible mental health support to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Anastasiia Kuptsova is a Russian-speaking psychologist offering online consultations in Paris based on existential and cognitive-behavioral psychology, with supplementary integrative techniques. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has three years of experience in individual counseling. She is committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental, and authentic therapeutic environment.
Andreina Nobile is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. She specializes in anxiety, hypochondria, panic attacks, and phobias, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Puglia Region.
Colleen Kelly is an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) specializing in high-conflict couples and families. Her individual clients often struggle with anxiety, sobriety, or adjusting to life as expats. She also has extensive experience working with artists, musicians, and CEOs facing high-stress careers.
Holds a PhD in psychology and practices Existential Analysis and Logotherapy in English and Russian. Utilizes phenomenological and person-oriented psychotherapy to foster freer, more authentic living and greater awareness.
A therapist specializing in high-conflict couples and families, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, sobriety, and adjusting to life as an expat. They aim to equip clients to feel alive and content, and have also worked with high-profile individuals in high-stress careers.
Elvyre Gobert is a Counsellor specializing in PTSD, therapy for expats, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, gender identity, dissociative disorders, and EMDR. They offer online sessions.
Perla Valentini is a psychodynamic psychologist who provides therapy for individuals and couples. She focuses on anxiety, hypochondria, panic attacks, and phobias, and is registered with the Order of Psychologists of the Marche Region.
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Psychotherapists in English in Paris
In France, the title 'psychotherapist' has been regulated since 2010 under the law requiring registration in the National Register of Psychotherapists (Registre National des Psychothérapeutes). Practitioners must hold specific qualifications in psychiatry, psychology, or psychoanalysis, combined with mandatory training in psychopathology. However, many English-speaking mental health professionals in Paris practice under related titles such as 'psychologist' (psychologue), which requires a Master's degree in psychology, or 'psychiatrist' (psychiatre), who are medical doctors. Some practitioners trained abroad may use the title 'psychopractitioner' or 'counsellor' if they do not meet French registration requirements but maintain professional credentials from their home countries.
Qualifications from the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries are not automatically recognised in France for independent practice. British psychologists or psychotherapists wishing to practice must usually apply for equivalence through the relevant French authorities, which can be a lengthy process. Many English-speaking therapists in Paris therefore work in private practice serving the international community while maintaining professional insurance and ethical standards from their country of qualification. Some may hold dual qualifications or have obtained French credentials alongside their original training. When choosing a therapist, it is worth asking about their specific qualifications, professional registration, and insurance coverage.
Session costs for English-speaking psychotherapists in Paris typically range from — per session, though prices vary depending on the practitioner's experience, qualifications, and location within the city. Sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes. Unlike consultations with French-registered psychologists or psychiatrists, most English-speaking therapy provided by non-French-registered practitioners is not reimbursed by the French social security system (Sécurité sociale). However, some private health insurance policies (mutuelles) offer partial reimbursement for psychotherapy, particularly if provided by a registered psychologue. It is advisable to check your specific insurance policy and request invoices (factures) that meet your insurer's requirements. In Paris there are 32 verified specialists available through this directory. 103 more practice elsewhere in France, and 24 offer online sessions accessible from anywhere in the country.
Cultural considerations matter significantly in therapeutic work. English-speaking expatriates in Paris often face specific challenges including cultural adjustment, language barriers in daily life, isolation from family and familiar support networks, and the stress of navigating French administrative systems. An English-speaking psychotherapist familiar with the expatriate experience can better understand these context-specific stressors without extensive explanation. They may also be more familiar with therapeutic approaches common in English-speaking countries, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, or integrative approaches, which may differ from traditional French psychoanalytic methods that remain popular in France.
When searching for the right psychotherapist in Paris, consider several practical factors beyond language. Ask about their theoretical orientation and whether it aligns with your preferences, inquire about their experience working with expatriates or your specific concerns, and clarify practical matters such as appointment availability, cancellation policies, and whether they offer initial consultation sessions. Many practitioners now offer both in-person sessions in Paris and online appointments, providing flexibility for busy schedules or when travel is difficult. Trust and rapport are essential in therapy, so do not hesitate to consult with more than one professional before committing to ongoing work. Most therapists are happy to answer preliminary questions by email or phone to help you determine if they are a good fit for your needs.
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