Désirée Kogevinas

Professional qualifications

Psychotherapist Specialising in Developmental Trauma and Relationship Therapy
Experiential Trauma Reduction Therapy I and II (trained with Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy model)
Certified Coach, International Recovery Specialists Institute (IRSI)
Arise® Comprehensive Care certified interventionist
Qualification in Motivational Interviewing technique applied to addictions, Dr William Miller
Qualified in general theories of relational and emotional attachment, The Bowlby Center
License (with high honours) in Psychology, Webster University, Geneva
Counselling Skills

Therapist, Geneva

Geneva and London-based psychotherapist specialising in developmental trauma and all aspects of relationship therapy
1:1 sessions with clients
Trauma Reduction Workshops
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Speaker at Conferences

Therapist, Clinique les Alpes, Switzerland

Group therapy covering interpersonal discussion of relapse prevention, powerlessness in substance abuse, relapse triggers, creation of a stable recovery environment, etc.
Support for patients embarking on support group programmes and introduction to the 12-step principle.
Personalised counselling designed to build a relationship of trust, share experiences and help create a support network outside of the clinical setting

Trainer, Amy Winehouse Foundation, United Kingdom

Trainer: campaign for the prevention of addiction and alcoholism in schools
Facilitator: interactive discussions in schools
Psychoeducation with teenagers, parents and teachers
Helping teenagers develop resilience using activities that draw on personal difficulties they’ve overcome
Psychoeducation and personal storytelling to raise awareness among students, parents and teachers of the underlying reasons why some young people resort to substances, exploring these reasons and revealing how to prevent addictions before they take hold

In her other career, Désirée worked in finance and in communications for international organisations, namely WHO.