Marion Rotzetter
AFP/FSP Psychologist and Animal-Assisted Therapist
I am a psychologist and animal-assisted therapist, with an approach rooted in listening, creativity, and kindness. As a member of the Pro Juventute team for the 147 helpline and the parental counseling service, I work daily with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, bullying, family conflicts, suicidal risk, and crisis intervention. This dynamic environment stimulates and enriches my practice.
My background is also shaped by my involvement with the Au Cœur des Mamans Association, which I co-founded to support parents in their parenting journey. This role has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of family dynamics and to develop concrete tools to strengthen the parent–child relationship.
On a personal level, I live with ADHD and am the mother of three neurodivergent children. For a long time, my “lively” temperament was difficult to define—until motherhood shed light on my way of functioning. This dual perspective, both professional and personal, gives me a unique and authentic ability to support individuals and families facing similar challenges.
I find balance in nature, especially in the mountains, where I reconnect with freedom and recharge my energy. My work in animal-assisted therapy, alongside my dog Rio and two rabbits, brings an additional dimension to the therapeutic process. My approach is holistic, profoundly human, and respectful of each individual’s uniqueness. With a naturally positive outlook, I offer dynamic support that reflects who I am.
Professional Experience
- 2022 – present: Psychologist at Pro Juventute (147 helpline, parental counseling, suicide prevention)
- 2017 – 2024: Co-founder and psychologist, Au Cœur des Mamans Association (Fribourg)
- 2015 – 2016: Service for the Execution of Penal Sanctions and Probation (SESPP) – Fribourg
- 2013 – 2014: Psychology intern, Villars-vert School Center
- 2012: Intern, SOS Future Maman
- 2011: Psychology intern, AGAPA Suisse Romande
- 2009: Intern, Tremplin – Fribourg
Affiliations
- 2025: Member of TDAH Académie (Sébastien Henrard), ASRZ (French-Speaking Swiss Association for Animal-Assisted Therapy), FSP (Swiss Federation of Psychologists), and AFP (Fribourg Association of Psychologists)
- 2024: Member of the Au Cœur des Mamans Association
Continuing Education (selected)
- 2025: ADHD step-by-step evaluation (S. Henrard); conferences on ADHD, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and new technologies
- 2024: Autism training (University of Geneva); ADHD conferences and workshops (S. Henrard, A. Hébert); animal-assisted mediation (Ther’animal); training on child protection, domestic violence, and suicide prevention (PréSuiFri, CEPUSPP, ESPAS)
- 2023: Conferences on ADHD, parenting, and high intellectual potential (S. Henrard); prevention of bullying and maltreatment in youth sports (AndYou)
- 2022: Supervised practice and training in suicide prevention (GRPS, University of Lausanne)
- 2021: Perinatal bereavement (AGAPA Suisse Romande)
Academic Training
- 2015: CAS in Animal-Assisted Therapy – Geneva University Hospitals
- 2014: Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology – University of Lausanne
- 2011: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology – University of Fribourg
