Health & Wellness
Notre équipe
Our values
Our students, partners and donors’ trust, respect and appreciation are the core of our service. We must offer and ensure quality services to maintain this precious link with them.
The values of our Ethics charter are:
- Listening: we analyze the consultant's request and make sure that he/she shares our understanding of it
- Empathy: with no value judgment, we try, as much as possible, to put ourselves in the consultant's shoes
- Availability and flexibility: to elaborate their request, we adapt our schedules to the students’constraints, and respect everyone's rythm
- The search for a solution: we build with the student a "tailor‑made" solution
- Our team’s reactivity: is shown in our capacity to react in the emergency and to deal with short, medium or long term problems
- Accessibility and proximity: this is reflected in the ease of making an appointment, in a warm welcome and in the availability of information accessible to everyone
On the other hand...
- Each employee must respect the rules of ethics, deontology and confidentiality; their skills must be adapted to the specific needs of the student during his/her academic career
- We work according to the principles of objectivity, open discussion and refutability that underpin a rational intellectual approach. We follow ICS governance and control procedures
- We are committed to developing external visibility, monitoring trends and generating new interprofessional exchanges
Would you like to join our team? The Health and Psychology Department hires interns every year for training and development. You will find all the relevant information on our dedicated page.
The Team
Pierre Moiroud
Head of the Health and Psychological Advice sector
Pierre Moiroud
305
+41 22 379 78 02
Pierre.Moiroud(at)unige.ch
Pierre Moiroud is a psychologist‑psychotherapist with a federal licence to practice. He is responsible for the Health and Psychological Counselling Service and his mission is to conceptualize and develop responses adapted to the students’ bio‑psycho‑social needs.
His role is also to promote the service within the University by developing projects and collaborations with all the partners of the Institution and those of the city.
You can contact Pierre Moiroud for any questions related to the development of internal and external services to the University in which the PSS could play a role.
After studying Clinical Psychology and Social Management of Organisations in France, and having a professional experience in the private sector, Pierre Moiroud was hired as an assistant at the Faculty of Psychology of the UNIGE. It is within this framework that he participated in the development of the Centre for Psychological Advice.
He enjoys working in a university environment that is: "open, creative, curious, concerned with welcoming everyone by respecting differences and otherness, and guarantees that scientific rigour is respected".
His vision consists in approaching bio‑psycho‑social problems as "pivotal" moments in the life of a student. According to him, these difficulties must be perceived as opportunities to start again on new bases and move towards the student’s own personal evolution.
What does he like about his job?
"All the encounters, the pieces of life shared with the students, the richness of their contributions".
According to him, the students’ experience and perception of the world allow the co-construction of an edifice that satisfies their needs as well as those who contribute every day in improving it.
Languages: French, English
Tiziana Farinelli Ebengo
Doctor
Tiziana Farinelli Ebengo
306
+41 22 379 72 91
sante(at)unige.ch
Dr. Tiziana Farinelli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Public Health. She has been the Head of the Health Service among the Social Health Service for 15 years. Her role is to raise awareness, inform and respond to the health problems of UNIGE students.
You can contact Dr. Tiziana Farinelli for health consultations (free, and by appointment), health awareness activities, and the welcoming and integration of students with disabilities. She will receive you by appointment in a confidential manner.
To find out more, consult the health services, as well as all the health major subjects.
Dr. Tiziana Farinelli graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva and completed her specialisation in Internal Medicine (FMH) at the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), working as an intern and then head of clinic in the fields of vaccination, travel medicine and tropical medicine.
In order to specialise in prevention and management of health projects, she completed her training with a certificate in Community Health at the UNIGE followed by a Master in Public Health in London. Back in Switzerland, she continued her activities at the HUG, and was hired by the University of Geneva to develop the Health Services of the Health Social Pole.
According to her, university students are at a turning point in their lives, during which they build their perceptions and acquire health behaviours for adulthood. This is why Dr. Tiziana Farinelli takes to heart her mission to raise awareness among the student's community. She informs and encourages students to adopt behaviours that appear to be favourable through their long‑term health.
What does she like about her job?
"Surrounding myself with students in order to better understand their concerns and identify their needs in terms of health".
She also works with several student associations to lead awareness campaigns.
Languages: French, English, Italian
Frédérique Tagliabue
Assistant
Frédérique Tagliabue
301
+41 22 379 12 92
Frederique.Tagliabue(at)unige.ch
Frédérique Tagliabue is in charge of the secretariat.
You can contact Frédérique if you have any question regarding the services offered by the Health and Psychology Unit, if you want to make an appointment or if you want to be directed to the contact person who can answer your questions.
Languages: French, English
Dominique Rossborough
Assistant
Dominique Rossborough
301
+41 22 379 12 31
Dominique.Rossborough(at)unige.ch
Dominique Rossborough supports the Head of the Psychology Health Unit and the University of Geneva’ s doctor taking in charge students with special needs.
After validating a Bachelor’ s degree in Psychology at the UNIGE, Dominique spent 10 years in England. Back in Geneva, she worked during 9 years for a private banker in the Geneva area as a HR Manager, responsible for Training and Young Talents. She, then, held various positions as a Consultant and HR Finance Manager in small Geneva structures, she worked at the rectorate in the HR Finance sector, and finally at the UNIGE Health and Social Unit.
Listening to students and proactively seeking relevant solutions for each of them are part of her daily work. According to her, "everyone has a story, and we must find solutions adapted to everyone to help young people live this exciting university period, considered as a springboard to a better future, as serenely as possible".
Languages: French, English
Arnaud Pictet
Psychologist, researcher
Arnaud Pictet
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+41 22 379 77 26
arnaud.pictet(at)unige.ch
Arnaud Pictet is a clinical psychologist and researcher. He is leading a research project coordinated by the Social Health Pole and in collaboration with the University Centre for Computer Science and the University Hospitals of Geneva, which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone application in the promotion of mental health and the prevention of depression among students at the University of Geneva. You can contact Arnaud if you have any question about the research and if you are interested in participating in the project.
Arnaud studied psychology at the UNIGE, then obtained a PhD in Experimental Psychopathology at Oxford University. He graduated in Cognitive‑behavioural Psychotherapy (DAS), then worked as a psychologist‑psychotherapist in the psychiatric departments of the HUG, and in the Social Health Pole as an external psychologist. In parallel, Arnaud worked for 3 years as a postdoctoral researcher in the Faculty of Psychology of the UNIGE (Emotion and Trauma Clinical Unit). Since 2017, Arnaud has joined the Social Health Pole to work as a scientific assistant.
Psychologists
Julien Cerf
Psychologist in training: Master 2 in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University of Lausanne
Julien Cerf
Julien Cerf is a master's degree final year student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Lausanne.
He is particularly interested in the psychoanalytical approach and personality psychology. His various experiences among diverse populations have led him to develop a specific interest in the global and particular understanding of each situation he can encounter in consultation.
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Leonor Hurtado
Psychologist and psychotherapist in training for the psychoanalytical approach. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Fribourg. Right to practice dependent on the Canton of Geneva.
Leonor Hurtado
Leonor Hurtado is a psychologist and psychotherapist in training in the psychoanalytical approach. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Fribourg. Being also an anthropologist, Leonor has worked for several years with indigenous populations as well as with the most vulnerable populations in her country. She has a great interest in working with young adults who are going through difficult life situations, to help them get better through their own resources and capacities.
Languages: French, Spanish, Italian
Nora Rabinovici
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Nora Rabinovici
Nora Rabinovici is a psychologist and psychotherapist in training in the cognitive behavioural approach (CBT).
Following her Master’s degree in Clinical and Affective Psychology from the University of Geneva, Nora worked in a sleep medicine centre where she specialized in the treatment of people suffering from sleep disorders. Previously, Nora worked at the HUG in liaison psychiatry with people requiring both psychological and somatic care and in a consultation for children, adolescents and families.
Having another Master’s degree in Political Science, Nora has also worked for many years with migrants and is particularly interested in intercultural psychology and the associated aspects of identity.
In therapy, she offers a sympathetic space to address the issues that students may face during this turning point of their lives. Thus, difficulties related to studies (such as stress management, life choices, learning strategies, failures), as well as relational, psychological or emotional difficulties can be addressed in a collaborative way with the student.
Languages: French, English
Coralie Vouillon
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Coralie Vouillon
Coralie Vouillon is a psychologist in training to obtain the federally recognised title of cognitive‑behavioural psychotherapist (CBT). She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from the University of Geneva.
Having a solid experience in psychotherapy, Coralie is also currently working with the Psychological Health Centre at the Medical and Pedagogical Office as a psychologist in a school inclusion project for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Coralie intends to welcome you in a benevolent and non‑judgmental environment. She offers you a place to actively listen and support you in the face of any difficulties you may encounter.
Language: French
Emmanuelle Hazan
Psychologist in training (2nd year of Master’s degree in clinical psychology and psychopathology at the University of Lausanne)
Emmanuelle Hazan
Emmanuelle Hazan is a psychologist in training. She is currently in her 2nd year of Master’s degree in clinical psychology and psychopathology at the University of Lausanne.
For a long time, she has been interested in the turning points that punctuate our life, the challenges they bring and the resources that can be developed thanks to them. She has coordinated cinematic groups for teenagers and has already assisted young people going through tough times.
Thanks to her Master’s degree in History, Emmanuelle has been a journalist for many years. She was especially interested in topics linked to migration, resilience et the function of culture in our society. She has always adopted a humanist perspective.
She offers a safe space where the student can talk about the challenges they face, whether it be linked to their studies, their relationships or their emotions.
Languages: French, English
Julie Petit
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited.
Julie Petit
Julie Petit is a psychologist. She is currently studying to become a psychotherapist and to obtain a federally accredited certificate in person-centred therapy. She holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and psychopathology from the University of Lausanne. She has worked several years in psychiatric institutions with young adults facing various difficulties. She currently has a private practice where she works with adults and young adults.
Julie deeply wants to offer a safe space where the challenges encountered by the person can be explored in a collaborative spirit. She offers individual support adapted to the needs of the student and their problems. Whether it be linked to relationships, to emotions or to identity, Julie wants to be as close as possible to the person’s feelings in order to help them in finding appropriate solutions and a better balance in their relationship with themselves and others.
Language: French
Iman Laroui
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited.
Iman Laroui
Iman.Larouitrabelsi(at)unige.ch
Iman Laroui is a psychologist in training to obtain the federally recognized title of cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist (CBT). She holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology (both integrative and affective) from the University of Geneva.
Thanks to several work experiences within the psychotherapy field, Iman has worked for instance at HUG as liaison psychiatrist. During that time, she accompanied patients with psychological and/or emotional issues linked to somatic issues. She also has worked in social care and approaches/understand the aspects of the latter.
Iman cares about welcoming you with kindness and empathy in a safe space. Her main goal is to listen and accompany you through the problems encountered on your path.
Languages: French, Arabic, English
Bastien Junod
Psychologist in training for psychoanalytic orientation in psychotherapy.
Bastien Junod
Bastien Junod is a psychologist with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Lausanne. He is currently in training to obtain the title of psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation. He is solicitous and offers a safe and private environment that helps discussing the reasons leading to a consultation. He also is deeply interested in psychoanalytic epistemology.
Languages: French, English
Laetitia Di Nardo Di Maio - Turell
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Laetitia Di Nardo Di Maio - Turell
Laetitia.Dinardodimaio-Turell(at)unige.ch
Laetitia Di Nardo Di Maio – Turell is a psychologist in training to obtain the federally recognized title of cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist (CBT).
Following a Master’s degree in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from the University of Geneva, she completed her education with an Autism Certificate of Advanced Studies. She specialized first in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in both diagnosis and therapy with children, teenagers and adults. She also worked in a private office and helped people having ADHD. Alongside her collaboration at the Health & Psychology Department, she is currently working at the Medical and Pedagogical Office (OMP) as a psychologist in the Early Intervention Center for autism.
Laetitia intends to welcome you in a benevolent and non-judgmental space. She pays attention to assist the student at best during this turning point of their life. Difficulties encountered can be expressed to face them with a spirit of collaboration in order to get back on feet.
Language: French
Mor Tavil
Psychologist in clinical and social psychology.
Mor Tavil
Having obtained a Master's degree in clinical and social psychology from the University of Geneva, Mor Tavil specialized in the study of the effects of migration on the mental health of the individual. He also trained in Ethnopsychiatry, allowing him to have a multicultural approach in his clinical practice.
Currently co-therapist at the Association Genevoise pour l'Ethnopsychiatrie, he is passionate about the moments of transition that mark the life course and is interested in the challenges they raise, as well as the resources they allow to develop.
Mor Tavil provides a supportive and caring space to help patients overcome the difficulties they may encounter, whether in treatment or in their personal lives. His solid training in clinical psychology and his experience in practice allow him to offer adapted and personalized help to each individual he meets.
Languages: English, Hebrew, French
Psychologists, psychotherapists in postgraduate training
Nathalie Biedermann
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Nathalie Biedermann
Nathalie Biedermann is a psychologist. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Geneva and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology from the University of Lausanne. She is particularly interested in addressing each individual’s difficulties by taking into account the relational aspects as well as the different contexts in which they occur.
She is currently specialising in systemic psychotherapy in Lausanne; a field of research that allows her to address each individual’s difficulties by taking into account the relational aspects as well as the different contexts in which those occur.
Language: French
Valentine Meyrat
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Valentine Meyrat
Valentine Meyrat is a psychologist and psychotherapist training in systemic psychotherapy.
Valentine Meyrat is a psychologist and her role in the psychological service is to welcome students who are looking for support and listening. The aim of the therapeutic interviews she proposes is to reflect on the difficulties you may encounter and to help you find different ways to regain an optimal quality of life.
She holds a Master’s degree in Health Psychology and in Clinical Psychology of Children and Adolescents from the University of Lausanne. She has worked in a wide range of educational, psychological and psychiatric settings.
Language: French
Aldara Vazquez
Psychologist in training for psychotherapy, federally accredited. Right to practice dependent on the canton of Geneva.
Aldara Vazquez
Aldara Vazquez is a psychologist and psychotherapist in training, with a cognitive‑behavioural orientation (CBT).
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology as well as an advanced Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Geneva. In parallel to her training as a psychotherapist and her practice at the psychological consultation of the Health Social Pole, she works as a neuropsychologist at the HUG Memory Centre.
She is motivated by the idea of creating a space where ideas can be exchanged in a benevolent and trusting manner; a space that encourages collaborative and personalised work towards a better daily well‑being.
Languages: French, Spanish