Background
Hi there. My name is Ruairí Osborne (pronounced like the British name, Rory). I am an English-Speaking Psychotherapist originally from Ireland. I am licenced & accredited with the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP). I am also a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) in England and the Irish Council for Psychotherapy.
I am a trained couples therapist. I use the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy as the cornerstone of my couples work. I actually had the pleasure of training directly with Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the creators of the Gottman Method. I’m also a trained specialist fertility counsellor and I support couples who are experiencing fertility related difficulties.
I run an online couples therapy practice, supporting couples throughout Zurich, Geneva and across Switzerland. I have extensive experience working with multicultural and expat couples across Europe and the Middle East. I believe that couples therapy can help create real and meaningful change in intimate relationships, thus supporting you and your partner to live a happy and fulfilling life together.
Approach
I bring a warm, gentle and non-judgmental approach to my couples work. In conjunction with Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I also practice in a humanistic and integrative way. Humanistic simply means that I see my clients as a whole person; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I see my role as helping you to reconnect with your own inner-wisdom and wholeness so that you can realise your full potential as a couple. Integrative basically means that I use a non-prescriptive approach by drawing from a broad range of therapeutic tools to help you on that journey. Some of the other therapeutic tools I use include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Inner Child Work, Brainspotting and Mindfulness.
Professional Training & Development
- Diploma in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy (4-year training)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1, 2 & 3 (all levels)
- EMDR – Level 1 & 2 (all levels)
- Brainspotting – Phase 1 & 2
- British Infertility Counselling Association – Foundation training in Fertility Counselling
- Mindfulness-based Self-Compassion – Mindfulness Training
- Living Tantra 1 – Sacred Sexuality Training by Jan Day
- ManKind Project Facilitator – Rites of Passage retreats for men
Appointments
I currently have availability for online couples therapy. I can also see individual clients for brief therapy using EMDR & Brainspotting. If you’re ready to start couples therapy, or simply want to book a free 15-minute Zoom call, then use the booking links below.