Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Therapists in Paris, France

I’ve been in practise since 2016 and feel very blessed having had the opportunity to help so many people on their healing journey. My first focus is always in creating a safe space; one of understanding, compassion and openness. Anyone attending therapy needs to feel safe, secure, and seen and understood by their therapist. Though there’s a lot more that I do in my work with people than above, it’s those foundations - the relationship between therapist and clients - that everything else we do is built from. You will get 100% from me, as well as a dedication to continual learning and exploring, refining already known approaches, as well as adding in new tools and techniques. I know therapy can be a nervous thing to first try, but I’m sure in saying that I will put anyone at ease very quickly, and that anyway that sticks with therapy - and feels safe and heard by myself - will experience change that is hard to almost hard to believe until it starts to happen. I look forward to meeting you

Whatever your intention for therapy, I promise to work with you compassionately, non-judgementally, to understand and to clear what is getting in the way for you. As a Human Givens therapist, I use a variety of tools to do this. I am additionally trained in IFS, Art Therapy, the Polyvagal theory, Somatic therapies, and the Neuro Affective Relational Model.

Paris has a deep psychoanalytic tradition — rooted in the influence of Lacan and Freud's European legacy — and the city's therapy culture retains a strong psychodynamic orientation, though CBT and integrative approaches have grown substantially in recent decades. The city's high cost of living, intense professional culture, and the particular social pressures of Parisian life contribute to significant demand for therapists addressing anxiety, burnout, and relationship complexity. Paris has large North and West African immigrant communities and a substantial expat population, with demand for both French-speaking and multilingual English-speaking therapists. France's expanded psychology session reimbursement scheme (Mon soutien psy) offers some subsidized access, though private practice remains the dominant route for longer-term psychotherapy in the city.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	Depression
50%	Anger Management
50%	Career Counseling
50%	Child or Adolescent Issues
50%	Gambling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
50%	Children
50%	Teen

Client Focus

50%	Black / African American
50%	Buddhist
50%	Christian
50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Persons with Disabilities

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Paris, France FR

Liam West

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