Psychological Assessment and Therapy

Clinical psychologists work with clients on a wide variety of issues, including anxiety (general and specific) and other mood disorders, bereavement, coping with disability, low self-esteem and poor body image, concerns about eating, family relationships, and many more. In addition, Sylvie has particular interests in:
children’s and young people’s issues;
coping with health worries;
eating concerns;
relationships and family functioning.

While trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, Sylvie tends to favour using:
Positive psychological approaches;
Solution-focused therapy;.
Systemic therapy;
Person-centred work;
Behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Sylvie is also available to conduct psychological assessment of children and young people for medico-legal purposes.

Coaching and Training

Coaching is about harnessing the best in people, building on their resources, and helping them to live to the best of their potential. There is a natural and happy marriage between the relatively new field of Positive Psychology and Coaching. Positive Psychology offers interventions that are tested scientifically, effective and can be tailored to individuals through the coaching process.

Sylvie is particularly interested in working with professionals who are striving to achieve improved work/life balance, and has particular expertise in working with health professionals and educators.

Sylvie is also available for group training and workshop facilitation. She has conducted many popular and successful workshops on:

Reducing stress and boosting productivity;
Making the most of the time available;
Excellence in communication and relationships (home and/or work);
Successful change management;
Flexible working strategies.

N.B. Sylvie abides by the BPS Code of Ethical practice, and strict client confidentiality is maintained. As a requirement of membership of the BPS, Sylvie also continues to develop her skills through Continuing Professional Development training. Additionally, her work is supported through regular clinical supervision by other qualified clinical psychologists.