As a kid, I used to paint and create stories with my mind in order to express my feelings. Now as a therapist I help people, adults and kids, to express their feelings and overcome depression and anxiety disorders through creativity, this primal ability we all have.

Here are the main reasons that make my job shine:

1. The magic of people and their stories. I have always been content to listen to people's stories and had an innate interest in getting to know others deeper. With my job I get to meet so many different, interesting and funny people who all have a unique story to share with its ups and downs.

2. I get to travel the world. One of the great advantages of online therapy is that I get to travel in the same day from a home in central Europe to an apartment in the Middle East. Also, with more than 40% foreign population in Geneva, I have the chance to work with people coming from so many different cultures!

3. Moments of redemption. During the sessions, the past, the present and the future meet, and the moments of redemption (moments of 'eureka' where every piece of the puzzle comes together) come again and again until the gradual completion of the therapy. I feel lucky to be the companion of this journey and experience these moments of absolute satisfaction, where people discover something new about them. Especially when all this is reflected in a piece of artwork!

4. I get to know myself better. Working with people I get to discover more things about myself and learn new ways to deal with my own struggles.

5. I feel the liberating force of artistic creation. I sometimes joke that I would like to have all people on earth sit around a circle drawing and sharing stories! I really like to create with my own hands, but also to see others do the same thing. In our sessions I have the pleasure of watching the emotional relief of people who create freely often with very simple materials, in a criticism-free environment, with acceptance and love. And when I can participate in this process more actively, my joy is even greater!

6. I work in an environment of truth and trust. As an earthy type of person, I listen to my intuition and my feelings and nurture a relationship of truth and trust within the therapeutic sessions. This makes life so much simpler and the therapy so much more effective. A place like that helps me feel comfortable and happy, especially when when I see the patients feel the same way.

7. I get paid to do what I love. And I'm lucky to work with all these people who consider their mental health as valuable as their physical health!

8. I work with communities. I believe that communities form part of our identity. I have been involved with the European Federation of Art Therapists (EFAT) engaging in social actions and promoting Art Therapy. I am also part of the vibrant community of the CERN Welcome Club, where I run Art Therapy groups for those employees and their families that suffer from the emotional consequences of moving country.