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Today's psychotherapists, locations and waiting times are displayed here. See the directory
The psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialising in mental health: they assess your situation, make a diagnosis, offer psychotherapy, and prescribe medication if necessary. At Almaval, psychiatrists work in conjunction with existing care networks; age groups accepted, locations, and current availability are shown below and continuously updated. Consultations take place in our centres across French-speaking Switzerland (Crissier, Morges, Lausanne, Vevey, Geneva) and, depending on the psychiatrist, via video call.
A psychiatric consultation may be helpful when psychological difficulties persist, worsen, or affect your personal, family, or professional life. For example:
You do not need a diagnosis to make an appointment. If you are hesitating between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or another professional, the page Finding the right help helps guide you.
In addition to general psychiatric assessment and follow-up, Almaval's psychiatrists work in the following fields:
Interventional psychiatry treatments are only considered after a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, on medical indication, and when other treatments have proved insufficient. The psychiatrist discusses them with you, along with their expected effects and limitations.
The initial interview allows us to understand what brings you here, your history, your health, and your expectations. Depending on the situation, the assessment continues over one or more appointments and may be supported by questionnaires or a neuropsychological assessment.
The psychiatrist will then suggest a care plan: psychotherapy, medication, referral to a psychologist-psychotherapist, nursing care or another resource. Decisions are made with you.
The pace of the consultations is adapted to your situation and reviewed over time.
With your agreement, the psychiatrist works in liaison with your attending physician and the other professionals already caring for you.
Both can provide psychotherapy. The psychiatrist is a medical doctor: they can additionally make a medical diagnosis, prescribe medication, issue a medical certificate or a psychotherapy prescription. The psychologist-psychotherapist is a specialist in psychotherapy, with many possible approaches: see Psychology and psychotherapy. For an assessment of cognitive functions (attention, memory), see Neuropsychology.
Practising psychiatrists at Almaval. Their locations, languages, areas of expertise, and acceptance of new patients are updated continuously.
Consultations take place in our centres and, for some psychiatrists, via video conference. The Crissier centre is close to Renens and Bussigny. See psychiatrists by location:
For children and adolescents: consultations in Geneva and in Vevey.
Psychotherapy approaches: TCC, systemic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred approach. Other professions: psychology and psychotherapy, neuropsychology, nursing care.
A consultation and psychotherapy conducted by a psychiatrist are covered by the mandatory healthcare insurance (LAMal), subject to the usual deductible and co-payment conditions. If you have an insurance model with a family doctor, healthcare network, or telemedicine, check with your insurer regarding the necessary steps prior to your first appointment. For any questions, please see Finding the right help or ask it when making your request.
No, you can make an appointment directly. Depending on your insurance model (family doctor, care network, telemedicine), your insurance may nevertheless require you to consult your primary care physician first: please check this before the first appointment.
Yes, through mandatory health insurance (LAMal), according to the usual deductible and co-payment conditions.
Yes, Almaval offers psychiatric assessments and follow-up care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Please specify the age of the person concerned in your request: the secretariat will direct you to a psychiatrist who can see them.
Yes. The psychiatrist assesses the situation and, if necessary, suggests an additional neuropsychological assessment. The diagnosis and treatment are then discussed with you. See the page ADHD in adults.
Yes, some Almaval psychiatrists offer online consultations. The initial consultation allows you to verify whether this format suits you.
Depending on the psychiatrist, consultations may be held in French, English, and other languages. The languages spoken by each psychiatrist are listed on their profile.
Fill in the appointment request form: you can choose an available psychiatrist or ask to be guided by our secretariat.
Patient or relative
You can choose an available therapist, or ask to be guided by our secretariat.
Physician or healthcare professional
To refer a patient for a psychiatric consultation, the dedicated page brings together the relevant documents, the prescription, and timeframes.
In case of emergency or crisis, consult the page Crisis Reception Service or call 144.
