I’m Susanne Bürgi and I live in St. Gallen. For more than 30 years, I have been accompanying people on their journey. I have worked in therapy and counselling, in addiction therapy and rehabilitation, and with movement, dance and improvisational theatre. I also taught as an external lecturer in the Department of Social Work at OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.
Time and again, I see the same thing: many people function well in everyday life. They fulfil their roles as partners, in their families and at work. And yet they sense that something important is missing. They try to please everyone and still don’t feel seen. These people are close to my heart.
Today, I work mainly with people of working age. We meet online or in St. Gallen.
What nourishes me: yoga, singing, dancing and meditation. I go for walks in all weathers, love swimming and cook simple, healthy meals. This keeps me in touch with myself, so I can be there for others too.
I call my work psychological coaching. I don’t give advice; instead, I support you in finding your own solutions.
At the heart of it is your relationship with yourself. When you sense what you need and where your boundaries lie, you can also express them clearly. This makes you visible and tangible to others. Relationships become more honest and healthier, both in your private life and at work.
I work in a solution-focused way. Rather than digging into problems for a long time, we look at your goal and at what is already working for you. Your strengths are the starting point. I combine client-centred conversation and body awareness.
In a session, we begin with whatever is on your mind right now. We take a closer look: What did you feel? What would you have needed? Your body has a voice too, as it often shows early on where a boundary lies. You decide on the depth and pace, and you take away whatever feels right for you.
Change is always possible. But it doesn’t happen overnight. It takes mindfulness, patience and a kind, caring attention to yourself. That is exactly what we make room for.
Three sentences guide me in this:
Boundaries make you visible, not unpopular.
The most important relationship is the one with yourself.
Clarity is caring for your relationships, not selfishness.
The free initial consultation lasts 15 minutes. Together, we find out whether I’m the right person for you. There is no obligation.
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