Ms Carolyn Jost 

Hello and welcome to my practice, The Expat Psychologist!

As a licensed English speaking Psychologist, I offer psychological counselling for adults to the Expat Community in Switzerland. My office is based at the heart of Vevey. I also offer online consultations.

Using theory and tools from primarily CBT, I can help with:

• Feeling sad ("The Expat Blues")
• Dealing with life transitions
• Relationship problems
• Anxiety
• Parental guidance
• Questioning whether to start a family
• Parental and/or professional burnout
• Low self-esteem
• Building assertive communication skills
• Narcissism in relationships or in the workplace
• Stress management and learning relaxation techniques
• ADHD management
• and anyone wanting to develop a deeper understanding of their personality and general functioning.

The Expat Psychologist is expanding!

01.02.2026: The Expat Psychologist will move to its new home at Rue Collet 6, 1800 Vevey

01.03.2026: The Expat Psychologist will offer in person sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays! Taking appointments now.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Fees: 180.- CHF for a 60-minute session (online or in person). Please note that basic insurance (LaMal) does not cover the cost of psychological counselling (last updated 04.12.25).If you are seeking to be reimbursed, I strongly encourage you to check with your complimentary insurer prior to booking an appointment to know if they reimburse a part of my services under their insurance policy.

Please equally note that any missed consultation not cancelled 48h in advance regardless of the reason of cancellation will be charged. Thank you for your understanding.

For more information directly from my website please copy and paste the following links into your web browser:

Counselling: www.theexpatpsychologist.ch/counselling

Services: www.theexpatpsychologist.ch/services

FAQ:www.theexpatpsychologist.ch/FAQ

Please [email protected] if you have any questions or for more information on my services. Please note that my office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays. For this reason, you can expect a response to your inquiry within 24-72 hours.

(IMPORTANT:If you feel that you are in crisis or distress and need a consultation urgently, please do not use this service. Please go to your nearest hospital or contact your Emergency Hotline, i.e Canton de Vaud Emergency Hotline: 0848 133 133).