Personalised, 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.
You don't need a crisis to deserve expert support — but if you're in one, this is built for that too.
You want a steady, experienced professional — not a waiting list or a stranger you'll never see again.
Addiction or crisis rarely affects one person alone. You want structure, not just sympathy, for everyone involved.
Confidentiality and professionalism matter to you, whatever your circumstances — this is a fully accredited, discreet practice.
Start with a single session, or step into ongoing, structured care — pricing is upfront wherever we can make it so.
25+ years of clinical work — including 12 years at a leading Zurich addiction treatment centre — spanning high-volume community programmes to the most complex, high-stakes cases, now bringing that same depth to individuals and families more broadly.
Dean is an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.) and holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision — an independent guarantee of training, ethics, and ongoing standards.
Connect with Dean on LinkedIn"Dean helped me focus on what actually mattered. I felt properly equipped to handle a genuinely difficult period, with someone steady in my corner."
"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."
"One of the most compassionate, skilled, and dedicated professionals I have encountered in this field."
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.
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.
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.
Yes — Family Support Sessions are designed specifically for that, helping everyone involved get aligned on boundaries, expectations, and next steps.
Tell us a little about your situation — we'll respond promptly and in confidence.