Find A Psychotherapist - Mrs Maria Lumsden Rieder

My professional path so far has been shaped by a comprehensive depth of experience as a practitioner in the field of counselling & psychotherapy, working with people from multi national backgrounds. My fields of expertise is in psychological well-being questions and emotional change processes. Methods mostly used include elements of applied systemic theories, psychodrama and the cognitive behavioural approach. My special interest is in positive psychology and encouraging people's personal change intelligence.

What makes people happy? What triggers people`s change intelligence? How do people use their power?

M.Sc. in Psychotherapy studies from the University of Sheffield.

Certificate in Psychodrama Supervision from the Institut for Psychodrama in Muenster, Germany.

Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama from the Northern School of Psychodrama.

Work experience:  Wellspring foundation in Edinburgh, Scotland as a trainee psychotherapist.

Since 5 years:  University of Basel, psychological faculty, as a psychologist and psychotherapist.

Since 6 years: Novartis headquarters in Basel as psychotherapist for all employees.