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Depression - Private Luxury Treatment on Lake Zurich

Luxury residential treatment in Switzerland.

Physician-led, one-to-one residential treatment for depression - psychiatry, evidence-based psychotherapy, medication management where indicated, and absolute privacy in an unmarked villa on Lake Zurich.

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What is Kusnacht Practice's depression programme?

Kusnacht Practice provides private residential treatment for depression on the shores of Lake Zürich - physician-led, one-to-one care in ten unmarked villas for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, executives and public figures.

Programmes combine psychiatry, psychotherapy (CBT, EMDR, DBT, neurofeedback, motivational interviewing and family therapy, interpersonal and dynamic therapy) and medication management where clinically indicated. Treatment typically runs from a four-week minimum, with continuing care after departure. Investment from CHF 117,300 per week. Confidentiality is protected under Article 321 of the Swiss Criminal Code.

2007

Nearly two decades of private, highly personalised mental health care on Lake Zürich.

10

Ten discreet private residences designed to provide comfort, privacy and complete separation from everyday pressures.

1:1

A fully individualised residential treatment programme built around one client and their specific needs.

From

CHF 117,300/week for a fully private, physician-led residential treatment programme.

Who we treat

Adults with moderate to severe depression who need intensive, discreet residential care - including executives and public figures. We treat depression alongside anxiety, trauma, burnout or substance use when a dual-diagnosis plan is required.

Who this may not suit: primary outpatient-only care or emergency crisis management without residential medical oversight. We may direct you to appropriate services after pre-assessment.

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What is depression?

Depression is more than temporary sadness. Persistent low mood, loss of interest, hopelessness and functional impairment at work or home may indicate a depressive disorder requiring clinical care.

It can follow bereavement, job loss, trauma or major life change - or occur without an obvious trigger. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300 million people live with depression globally; many recover fully with appropriate treatment.

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How treatment works

Treatment combines evidence-based psychotherapy, including CBT, interpersonal and dynamic therapy, EMDR, DBT, and neurofeedback where clinically indicated. Psychiatric support may also include medication management, dual-diagnosis care, and trauma-informed treatment where appropriate.

  • 1. Enquiry

    Confidential contact · response within 24 hours

  • 2. Pre-assessment

     Clinical assessment within 24–72 hours

  • 3. Residential care

    One-to-one in a private villa · min. 4 weeks

  • 4. Continuing care

    Aftercare and reintegration support

Your clinical team - 
more clinicians than clients

An in-house multidisciplinary team - psychiatrists, psychotherapists, medical doctors, nurses and complementary specialists - coordinates your care. Typically there are more clinicians on the team than clients in treatment.

Elena Kusnezowa, MD

SENIOR LEAD PSYCHIATRIST

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Dr. med. Eszter Kenézlői

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST

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Prof. Dr. med. Alfred Mahr

SPECIALIST IN INTERNAL MEDICINE

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Dr. med. univ. Anne-Cathérine Widlowski

SPECIALIST IN INTERNAL MEDICINE

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Privacy - protected by Swiss law

You are treated in one of ten private villas around Lake Zurich - no exterior signage, no shared ward, no contact with other clients. Confidentiality is protected by Article 321 of the Swiss Criminal Code. In-villa support may include a live-in counsellor, chef, chauffeur, housekeeping and personal trainer.

Investment

Residential programmes from CHF 117,300 per week. Minimum stay typically four weeks. Not covered by Swiss mandatory health insurance. The fee reflects clinical intensity and private villa care for clients who require absolute discretion.

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FAQ

Do you treat depression residentially?

Yes - physician-led, one-to-one care in a private villa on Lake Zurich.

What therapies do you use?

CBT, interpersonal and dynamic therapy, EMDR, DBT, neurofeedback, and other evidence-based approaches within a psychiatrist-led plan.

Is medication available?

Yes, where clinically indicated, as part of residential psychiatric care.

How much does treatment cost?

From CHF 117,300 per week. Minimum stay typically four weeks.

Can you treat depression with addiction?

Yes - dual-diagnosis programmes when conditions co-occur.

How is my privacy protected?

Article 321; unmarked villas; no shared clinical environment.