About Pathway to Healing
I am here to provide support and counseling on your journey toward healing.​ I believe that you are the true expert in your life! Your skills, desires, and needs are what matter most to me, and I am dedicated to supporting you in any way I can. As a counselor, I bring my training and experience to help you find solutions, healing, and growth. Together, we can work towards a better understanding of your journey and discover a way forward that suits you.
At Pathway to Healing, you will find a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where you can freely express yourself. Life doesn’t always come with clear directions, and at times, it may feel like you’re caught in a storm without a way to navigate. If you’re feeling lost or disconnected, remember that you are not alone—I am here to help guide you through it.
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Individual counseling for adults provided in English and French.
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"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....it's about learning to dance in the rain."
- Vivian Greene ​
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About me
My name is Katherine Rybicki
As someone who identifies as a third-culture kid, I understand the unique challenges and experiences of growing up in different countries. I was born in South Africa to Polish parents and spent my formative years in various places, including the USA, Taiwan, and Singapore. For 17 years, I’ve found a wonderful home in Geneva with my husband, two children, and German Shepard dogs.
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Having lived in different countries as a child, spouse, and professional, I have gained a deep understanding of the complexities involved in such transitions. I recognize the unique challenges of adapting to new environments and cultures. I am here to support anyone facing these adjustments and those dealing with psychological, personal, or emotional concerns.
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I provide individual counseling to adults in English and French using integrative therapy to select techniques from various therapeutic approaches that best suit each client. I believe that a single symptom cannot define a person!
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Sessions can be in person or via Zoom.
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"In an ocean of empathy, there are islands of work."
- Les Greenberg
What is counseling?​
Counseling is a compassionate process in which a trained counselor offers support to individuals, couples, or groups as they navigate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It creates a safe and confidential environment where people can openly share their struggles, find understanding, and gain valuable insights. The aim is to help them discover effective coping strategies and empower them to overcome personal, emotional, or psychological challenges.​​
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Key aspects of counseling​​​​
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Emotional Support – A counselor listens with empathy and without judgment.
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Self-Exploration – Helps individuals understand themselves better.
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Problem-Solving – Identifies challenges and finds ways to address them.
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Behavioral Change – Encourages positive changes in thought patterns and behaviors.
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Goal-Setting – Helps clients set realistic and meaningful goals.
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Coping Strategies – Provides tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or other difficulties.
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"The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely."
-Carl Jung
Integrative Therapy
Healing the Mind, Body, and Emotions
Integrative therapy offers a compassionate and personalized approach, blending techniques from various therapeutic schools to meet individual needs. Often referred to as holistic therapy, it considers mental, physical, and emotional well-being as interconnected.
In a supportive setting, therapists and clients work together to explore the roots of anxiety, unhappiness, or unhealthy behaviors. For those seeking an active role in their healing journey and valuing the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, integrative therapy provides a nurturing space where their voices and experiences are truly respected.
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"I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each patient because each has a unique story."
- Irvin D. Yalom
Qualifications and certifications
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Boston University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
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Webster University Geneva, Master of Arts, Counseling
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) level 1
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) level 2
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​Insert emergency numbers for suicide
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Professional Memberships
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SGfB, Swiss Association for Counseling, active member
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ACA, American Counseling Association
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APA, American Psychological Association
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Services
45 min
50 Schweizer Franken1 hr
120 Schweizer Franken