Live the life you lovelove the life you live
I am Amaryllis Kontostavlaki, an accredited family, couple and systemic psychotherapist practising in Zürich — in English, Greek and, when needed, in High German.
A word before we begin
Almost all people, in the course of their lives, are faced with numerous difficulties. Particularly at times of crisis, people may find themselves feeling depressed, lacking motivation, direction and the confidence to make the right life-choices for them.
If you feel unsure where to go with your life, if your life seems pointless and desperate, if your mental health jeopardises your family life and happiness, or if it feels like your close relationships are stuck in patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour — systemic therapy can help.
As a systemic psychotherapist, I believe that deep in their hearts people often know what might help them, and are naturally equipped with rich inner resources. However, life challenges and impasses make it impossible for people to access these. Having this as a core belief, I help my clients find ways to encourage that inner wisdom to emerge. That is, my aim is to help them change their life stories in such a way that they use their troubling thoughts, acute emotions and intensely negative experiences as the key to greater self-awareness and a more meaningful life.
How I can help
Therapy that begins with you
Individual Therapy
One-to-one confidential sessions for people of all ages, drawing on systemic family therapy and CBT for a practical, goal-oriented process.
Couple Therapy
A non-judgmental space for couples — cohabiting, dating, married, same-sex — to be heard, renegotiate the relationship and deepen intimacy.
Family Therapy
Working with the family as a whole: adults, children, teenagers and, where helpful, the wider family and professional network.
Online Therapy
Secure video sessions wherever you are — in place of, or alongside, meeting in the Zürich practice.
“Great relationships don’t just happen, they are created.”
About Amaryllis
Practising systemic psychotherapy since 2000, across Greece, the UK and Switzerland
My experience spans child, adolescent and adult mental health services as well as private practice, working with individuals, couples and families.
My approach draws on narrative, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioural ideas, while remaining sensitive to each person’s relationships, culture, identity and wider context. I tailor the therapeutic work to the individual needs, circumstances and goals of each person, couple or family I meet.
The Practice
A calm space in the heart of Zürich
A welcoming and private space for individual, couple and family therapy, located at Limmatquai 138 in central Zürich.
- A peaceful and confidential environment
- A space for meaningful conversations
- Conveniently located in central Zürich
Registrations & Accreditations
Federally recognised Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Switzerland
GLN-Nr. 7601009040528
ZSR-Nummer C988031
Recognised Systemic Psychotherapist with Systemis
Schweizerische Vereinigung für Systemische Therapie und Beratung
UKCP — United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
Registration No. 08159925
Accredited Systemic Psychotherapist with the Association of Family Therapy (AFT)
London, United Kingdom
Recognised Family Psychotherapist with the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA)
Europe
Taking the first step
If any of this speaks to you, you are welcome to get in touch. The first meeting is an initial assessment — a chance for us to meet each other before deciding how, and whether, we will work together.
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