We will match you with a counselor based on your needs
Program Leader
Counseling Center Coordinator
Vivienne Herke, MSW, UKCP
Vivienne Herke, MSW, MBACP, UKCP completed her Masters in Clinical Social Work in 2000 at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON, Canada) which built upon a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at McGill University (Montreal, PQ, Canada). Vivienne is also currently a Counselling Psychologist in training as she in the final year of a PhD in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Middlesex, England (in conjunction with the New School for Psychotherapy and Counselling in London).
During her career, Vivienne has moved back and forth between the private and public sectors as she has lived abroad for 25 years. She has experience of working in psychiatric hospitals, crisis units of general hospitals, community mental health services, youth offending services, child welfare and various counselling services in Canada, England, Switzerland and Spain. Vivienne is an integrative British registered Psychotherapist (UKCP) with a holistic and humanistic-existential orientation who works in a relational way incorporating CBT, ACT and mindfulness techniques in service of her clients. Most recently, she has been in private practice for 5 years in Lausanne and online across Europe working with teenagers, students, adults, couple and families. Issues of anxiety, anger, depression, developmental trauma, emotional regulation, identity, purpose or meaning in life and relational issues have been the focus of her therapeutic work.
Vivienne is committed to ensuring the overall responsiveness, effectiveness and quality of the multi-cultural counselling service at Webster University.
Who are the Trainee Counselors?
Counselors come from a variety of professional backgrounds such as lawyers, teachers, journalists, human resources, UN employees, NGOs, the corporate world and more. They have very valuable life experience, and this can be so important in understanding the challenges that their clients face. They are realistic, dedicated, and resourceful with a wide range of life skills.
Some have grown up in international, multilingual contexts, knowing first-hand the difficulties faced by individuals and families adjusting to a new country. All the counselors are passionate about supporting people in navigating difficult life transitions and creating meaningful change.
We are delighted to be able to extend our services to students at Webster Tashkent. Trainee counsellors available for this purpose can be identified by a (T) next to their name.
Trainee Counselors
Jessica Hood (T)
Anne offers a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for clients to express themselves. She provides a collaborative and integrative approach to counselling, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Anne is in the final year of her MA in Counselling at Webster, Geneva Campus, and is an SGfB (Swiss Association for Counseling) member-in-training. Anne is originally from Canada, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology and she is very familiar with the transition challenges of living abroad and cross-cultural issues having lived in the United States, Nigeria, and Sweden, and having worked in many more. She moved to the Geneva area 5 years ago with her husband and daughter. Anne provides counselling services in English, and has a good working knowledge of French and Swedish.
Pei-Shan Ho (T)
Pei-Shan believes that every person is the best owner of their own life. She practices active listening, empathic attunement, and unconditional positive regard to accompany her clients. She offers a safe, warm, calm and non-judgmental space where they can express their emotions, worries and life experiences. By being fully present and engaged, she supports her client in cultivating self-awareness, fostering reflection, finding meaning, and building resonant narratives that enrich their everyday lives.
Originally from Taiwan, Pei-Shan obtained her Master’s degree in Human Resources in Paris, France, and worked for several years as a Talent Developer in international corporates. She is also a mother of two children and a certified professional coach, which enables her to integrate her life experience, corporate background, coaching expertise, and therapeutic skills into tailored approaches that meet each client's unique needs.
Priscilla Krebs
Priscilla Krebs is passionate about supporting parents, children, teens, and adults as they navigate the emotions, challenges, and unique strengths that come with being human — particularly within the neurodivergent community. Priscilla’s interest in counselling grew from many years of teaching music in Australian high schools and her own journey as a mother of three.
Priscilla takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of modalities to meet each person where they are and ensure that clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. She is especially interested in the mind-body connection, and how cultivating awareness of this relationship can support healing, balance, and personal growth.
Priscilla offers counselling in both English and French and strives to provide a warm, compassionate environment where clients can explore their stories and reconnect with their inner strengths.
Isla Campbell
Hi, I’m Isla. I’m an SGfB Member-in-Training and an MA Counselling student at Webster University. I offer online counselling for English-speaking clients and have a working knowledge of French.
Life can be complex, and sometimes we all benefit from a supportive space to explore what’s going on for us. I take an integrative approach, walking alongside clients as they navigate challenges and changes in their lives. I encourage a positive, creative, and curious approach to self-expression, using these lenses to support you in exploring your goals.
Having lived in Switzerland for nearly ten years, and previously in New Zealand, Norway, Japan, Canada, the UK, and France, I aim to bring a broad, multicultural perspective to my work. I see therapy as a way to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore life’s complexities, connect with your strengths, and find comfort through meaningful connection.
Anne Ellsworth (T)
Anne offers a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for clients to express themselves. She provides a collaborative and integrative approach to counselling, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Anne is in the final year of her MA in Counselling at Webster, Geneva Campus, and is an SGfB (Swiss Association for Counseling) member-in-training. Anne is originally from Canada, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology and she is very familiar with the transition challenges of living abroad and cross-cultural issues having lived in the United States, Nigeria, and Sweden, and having worked in many more. She moved to the Geneva area 5 years ago with her husband and daughter. Anne provides counselling services in English, and has a good working knowledge of French and Swedish.
Katya Saenko (T)
Katya Saenko creates a compassionate and respectful environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. She values building genuine connections and works alongside clients to help them navigate challenges and move toward personal growth. Currently completing her second year in the MA in Counseling program at Webster University, Geneva Campus, Ekaterina is also a member-in-training with the Swiss Association for Counseling (SGfB). Originally from Russia, she has lived and studied in both the United Kingdom and France, which has enriched her understanding of cultural transitions and adaptation. As a mother of two, Ekaterina brings both professional training and life experience to her practice. She offers counseling in English and Russian.
Ketya Un
Anne offers a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for clients to express themselves. She provides a collaborative and integrative approach to counselling, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Anne is in the final year of her MA in Counselling at Webster, Geneva Campus, and is an SGfB (Swiss Association for Counseling) member-in-training. Anne is originally from Canada, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology and she is very familiar with the transition challenges of living abroad and cross-cultural issues having lived in the United States, Nigeria, and Sweden, and having worked in many more. She moved to the Geneva area 5 years ago with her husband and daughter. Anne provides counselling services in English, and has a good working knowledge of French and Swedish.
Sophie Drake (T)
Sophie is in the final stages of her training at Webster. Since moving to Geneva from the UK eight years ago, Sophie decided to retrain as a counsellor. Sophie is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, and offers a gentle, empathic, non-judgemental space to promote self-growth and change. Sophie’s integrative and client-centered approach encourages clients to feel comfortable in a safe, nurturing space.
