In Switzerland, there are various providers of online psychological self-assessments, apps and online training courses, digital directory platforms and online therapy services. The Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP) provides a guide to help people find legitimate and high-quality services. We present some of these below.
Klenico – mental health check
How does Klenico work?
- As a digital psychological service, Klenico provides an online mental health check . This gives you somewhere to start if you are feeling tense, sad, irritated, hopeless or anxious and are unable to fully understand your feelings.
- Your mental stresses and strains are recorded through the completion of an online questionnaire.
- You receive an interactive assessment report with scientifically based tips.
- If desired, you can discuss the results with a psychotherapist in an online video consultation.
- You receive a written assessment of your mental health and recommendations on suitable treatment options.
How much does Klenico cost?
- The online mental health check costs 60 francs. The consultation with a therapist starts at 159 francs.
- You will be directly invoiced for the costs and can settle them through your supplementary insurance depending on your cover.
Aepsy – the Swiss mental health portal
How does Aepsy work?
- The Swiss platform Aepsy provides a network of certified psychologists and psychotherapists who offer psychological coaching and psychotherapy to help you find a therapist online.
- A specially developed matching algorithm helps you choose from over 200 Swiss specialists.
- You record the challenges and difficult emotions you are experiencing in a questionnaire.
- The algorithm proposes suitable specialists.
- You make the right choice for you and have free, online initial consultations with the specialists.
- If you like a specialist, you can book further sessions or communicate with them in an encrypted chat.
- If you are not satisfied, you can meet other psychologists and psychotherapists.
- Aepsy offers therapy and psychological counselling for individuals, couples and families – both online and at practice locations.
How much does Aepsy cost?
- Psychological coaching starts at 69 francs and online psychotherapy at 150 francs per session. The precise price depends on the psychologist.
- You use the platform to pay for the sessions directly.
- There is no mandatory subscription.
- A tool informs you whether and to what extent your health insurer will cover the cost through your supplementary insurance.
HelloBetter and WePractice – online therapy services
How do HelloBetter and WePractice work?
- WePractice gives you access to HelloBetter online therapy courses.
- HelloBetter offers clinically validated psychological online therapy courses on topics such as sleep, stress and burnout, panic, depression, vaginismus and chronic pain.
- You complete the course independently at home.
- WePractice psychologists support you during the online therapy course. You choose one of three suggested specialists.
- You have an initial consultation and further video or chat consultations with this specialist.
- With 16 sites in German-speaking Switzerland, WePractice is a group practice that specialises in psychological psychotherapy.
How much do HelloBetter and WePractice cost?
- A HelloBetter online therapy course with the support of a professional from WePractice costs 595 francs. Depending on your cover, it may be possible to settle the costs through your supplementary insurance.
- One-to-one sessions with state-recognised psychotherapists start at 170 francs per hour. The costs are covered under basic health insurance (minus deductible and excess) subject to a medical prescription.
