Nathalie
Buschor

Psychotherapist, Coach, and Family Manager

I know the balancing act between career, family, and partnership – with a teenager at home, a long-term relationship, and even a pet. I understand what it means to be pulled in many directions – and how important it is to set priorities and accept support.

A natural talent? Not at all. I grow through my own challenges – and it is exactly this lived experience that I bring into my work as a psychotherapist and coach in Zurich.

Facing Crises, gaining Clarity – My Path to Psychotherapy

No sudden enlightenment – but a life well lived

Self-care, serenity, and a modest talent for happiness – all of this is the result of countless detours, crises, and stubborn persistence. From the outside, it often looked easier than it really was.

I grew up as the eldest of four children in a Zurich suburb – well-behaved, shy, terrible at sports, and longing for the world beyond. Studies, career, travel: ambitious, successful, but often ruthless with myself. The unfulfilled wish for a child was a painful time that shaped me deeply. In my late thirties, I became a mother – a miracle and a turning point. Suddenly, knowledge and preparation weren’t enough – what was needed was intuition and patience.

Today I live amidst teenage chaos, menopause, and midlife questions – an explosive mix that keeps teaching me to let go, to rearrange, and to rise again. Good enough is great. What sustains me: the joy of learning, people, books, conversations, and meditation.

What I share today, I have lived myself – in work, in relationships, in parenthood, and in crisis. I bring clarity, depth, warmth – and the courage not to be perfect.

In my work, I unite both: analytical clarity and psychological depth. Everything I recommend, I have lived and tested myself – in my profession, in my marriage, as a mother, and as a human being in everyday life.

In my psychotherapy practice in Zurich, I combine systemic and positive psychology with psychoanalytic approaches, biographical work, art therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

I offer therapy in Zurich for couples, families, and individuals who want to resolve conflicts, find more peace, and live with clarity and deeper connection.

It’s not about quick fixes, but about what truly defines you: unfolding your strengths, using your potential, and letting go of what weighs you down – for a lighter, more fulfilling life. As a psychotherapist in Zurich, I support you on this path.

Training & Memberships

Psychology/Psychotherapy

Analytical Psychotherapist – C.G. Jung Institute Küsnacht / ISAP Zurich, analytical Psychotherapist

M.A., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychopathology – University of Zurich (FSP)

Further training: Jesper Juul Familylab (Familiy counseling), Gottman Institute (Couple therapy), BAAT (Art Therapy), Buddhist Psychology (Tsültrim Allione, Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Than and others)

Meditation & Mind–Body

Zen practice – Lassalle-Haus, Zaltho Shanga

Chanmigong – qigongweg.de

Business/Banking

Lic. oec. HSG – University of St. Gallen

CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

Leadership & management experience and courses – UBS, Citibank, Zurich Insurance, Credit Suisse, others

How I Work

My motto: Helping you help yourself – integrative, practical, and empowering.

Therapy should make a difference in everyday life. For me, clarity, feasibility, and a solution-focused approach are essential. As a psychotherapist, I work with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Analytical Psychology – combined with mindfulness practices inspired by Zen and Buddhism. With empathy and a fine sense for your resources, I support your personal growth.
My goal: that you leave each session feeling stronger, clearer, and ready to move forward with confidence.

Reflective, clear, and attuned – with a touch of humor

As a counselor, I work with clarity and structure, while staying sensitive to what is felt and said between the lines. Together, we explore new paths and fresh perspectives that carry you forward – with heart, mind, and a good sense of humor. I focus on your strengths, talents, and inner resources – everything that supports you.
My goal is to help you find solutions that are not only effective, but also sustainable – in everyday life, in your family, and in your relationships.

Depth over Surface – Therapy at Your Own Pace

When life feels overwhelming, exhausting, or simply empty, it can be powerful to turn inward. I focus on what truly matters: your strengths, talents, and inner clarity. Together we explore what sustains you – your roots, your current environment, and the challenges you face in the here and now.
Learning and growing at your, pace step by step, we create space for growth, resilience, and a more meaningful life.

What Else Drives Me

Alongside my work as a psychotherapist and coach in Zurich, I teach on leadership, positive psychology, and personal development – and I love to inspire people through meaningful stories. Books are my constant companions.

Mindfulness and presence are essential to me – a counterbalance to the speed of our times and my own drive for achievement. For many years, I have practiced Zen meditation and Buddhist psychology. Currently, I am deepening this path through training as a Chanmigong teacher, while also continuing to explore sports, nutrition, and health. And I closely follow everything that happens in the field of Longevity and Happiness Research – bringing fresh insights into my life and my work.

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SWISS German

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

Thich Nhat Hanh

When we begin to know ourselves in an open and self-loving way, we begin to heal.

C.P. Estés

Man kann sich nicht in ein neues Leben denken, sondern man lebt sich in ein neues Denken und Leben.

Claude AnShin Thomas

Avance sur ta route, car elle n’existe que par ta marche.

Saint Augustin

Vielleicht sind alle Drachen unseres Lebens Prinzessinnen, die nur darauf warten, uns einmal schön und mutig zu sehen.

R.M. Rilke

Wer aufbricht, den kann niemand aufhalten, der zu sich geht.

N. Sachs

Menschen fällt es schwer, ihr Leiden loszulassen. Aus Angst vor dem Unbekannten bevorzugen sie das bekannte Leiden.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Le plus grand défi est d’être soi dans un monde qui tente de vous rendre comme les autres.

H. Balzac

This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

W. Shakespeare

L’homme est libre au moment qu’il veut l’être.

Voltaire

Ready to begin your journey?

Reach out to me and letʼs explore the next step by arranging your first appointment.

Coaching für Ihr Unternehmen
und Ihr Führungsteam

Sometimes it’s not personal issues but professional questions that take center stage: Where do I stand in my career? What perspectives and alternatives does my background open up? Or how can I best prepare for an assessment center?In my coaching sessions, I support you in gaining clarity, exploring new opportunities, and taking your next steps with confidence.

Therapy times available on request.
I look forward to hearing from you!