Counselling & Recovery Support — Zurich

Empower your future.
Elevate your potential.

Personalized, expert-led counselling and recovery support in Zurich — built on 25+ years of clinical experience, now accessible to individuals and families at every stage of the journey.

Dean Gustar
Dean GustarFounder, MNCPS (Acc.)

25+
Years of clinical experience, from community programs to complex, high-stakes cases

Accredited & regulated
NCPS Accredited Registrant — MNCPS (Acc.)
Is This For You?

Support for real situations, not just ideal ones.

You don't need a crisis to deserve expert support — but if you're in one, this is built for that too.

You're ready to talk to someone

You want a steady, experienced professional — not a waiting list or a stranger you'll never see again.

Your family needs a clear path

Addiction or crisis rarely affects one person alone. You want structure, not just sympathy, for everyone involved.

You need this handled properly

Confidentiality and professionalism matter to you, whatever your circumstances — this is a fully accredited, discreet practice.

Services & Pricing

Clear options, at every level of support.

Start with a single session, or step into ongoing, structured care — pricing is upfront wherever we can make it so.

Start here

Initial Consultation

CHF 150one-off, 60 min
A single, focused 60-minute session to define your goals, gather context, and agree clear next steps.

Online Counselling

CHF 180per session
Ongoing 1:1 therapeutic support from anywhere, focused on lasting behavioural change, not just coping.

Family Support Session

CHF 280per session, 90 min
A dedicated 90-minute session to align expectations, set boundaries, and build a shared strategy as a family.
Bespoke

24/7 Recovery Coaching & Case Management

POAby assessment
Continuous, hands-on support or full coordination across care providers — scoped to your situation after an assessment.
The Person Behind Ascend

Dean Gustar, Founder

Two decades of clinical work, from high-volume community programs to the most complex, high-stakes cases — now bringing that same depth to individuals and families more broadly.

  • Strategic Treatment DesignComprehensive, integrated treatment plans that bridge clinical safety with real, sustainable change.
  • Complex Case CoordinationExperience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams — therapists, medical staff, coaches — so care stays aligned.
  • Grounded Crisis ResponseA calm, strategic presence when situations are urgent, drawing on extensive crisis intervention experience.
Dean Gustar, Founder of Ascend Recovery Partners
NCPS Accredited Registrant logo, and Professional Standards Authority accredited register mark

Dean is an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.), whose accredited register is approved by the Professional Standards Authority — an independent guarantee of training, ethics, and ongoing standards.

"Recovery is a collaborative effort. My role is to be the grounded expert who helps define the path, coordinate the effort, and stay for the support that lasting change actually requires." — Dean Gustar, Founder
In Their Words

Trusted by clients and professionals alike.

"Dean helped me focus on what actually mattered. I felt properly equipped to handle a genuinely difficult period, with someone steady in my corner."

S.M. — Individual Client, London

"What stayed with me wasn't just the advice — it was being caught during a hard moment, guided through it, and helped to turn it into real growth."

J.G. — Client, Family Support Programme

"One of the most compassionate, skilled professionals I've worked alongside in this field, without reservation."

Questions

What people usually ask first.

Is this only for serious or high-profile situations?

No. While Ascend's experience includes some of the most complex cases in the field, the practice supports individuals and families at every level — from a single session to sort through a difficult moment, to ongoing structured care.

How is confidentiality protected?

All communication is handled with full clinical confidentiality, in line with professional accreditation standards and UK data protection law (GDPR). Your details are never shared without your consent.

What if I'm not sure counselling is what I need?

That's exactly what the Initial Consultation is for — a low-commitment first step to talk through your situation and agree what would actually help, with no pressure to continue.

Do you work with families as well as individuals?

Yes — Family Support Sessions are designed specifically for that, helping everyone involved get aligned on boundaries, expectations, and next steps.

Get Started

Start with a confidential conversation.

Tell us a little about your situation — we'll respond promptly and in confidence.

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