Relationship Counselling
Sylvie is a relationship and marriage counsellor specialising in guiding individuals and couples through a spectrum of emotional struggles, helping them foster healthier, more compassionate, and fulfilling relationships. Sylvie is trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. As a relationship and marriage counsellor, in our initial sessions, we'll embark on a deep exploration of your challenges, working together to devise a tailored plan to restore balance and vitality to your life. Drawing from my own journey through trauma, grief, and disappointment, I bring a profound empathy and understanding to each client interaction. Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, or decision-making dilemmas, I'm here to provide the support and guidance necessary to navigate towards a brighter tomorrow.
Individual Counselling
Individual therapy is a collaborative process between therapists and individuals receiving therapy. The purpose of therapy is to encourage positive change and enhance the quality of life. As a process-experiential therapist, Sylvie utilises approaches, such as Emotion-Focused Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques, which could be described as exposure therapy, with a somatic and cognitive aspect to the therapeutic process. Both EFT models advocate addressing our challenges head-on to process what pains us.
Sylvie offers personalised individual therapy sessions designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings. She provides a safe and supportive environment where you can work through life's challenges, set goals, and achieve personal growth, while helping you navigate through difficult times with tailored strategies and compassionate guidance.
About Sylvie
Areas of Work
I bring a wide range of experience and qualifications to my therapy practice, and I'm always committed to expanding my knowledge and skills through supervision and continued professional development.
I hold a strong belief in the profound impact of relationships on every facet of our existence – from our emotional and physical health to our capacity for learning and performance at work. That's why I strive to cultivate a therapeutic environment where clients feel secure to explore deeply personal matters.
In therapy, my goal is to empower clients, guiding them to discover their voice and gain a deeper understanding of their experiences. I foster a mindful curiosity towards emotions and symptoms, encouraging exploration and introspection.
Together, we'll journey towards deeper self-awareness and comprehension of your emotional expression, paving the way for personal growth and healing. counsellor
Qualifications and Training
I hold multiple postgraduate counselling qualifications and am registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). As a registered clinical counsellor, I work under the code of ethics of this association.
My qualifications include:
- Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3
- Graduate Diploma in Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1 in Couple Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1 from AIEFT
- Energy Psychology EFT Level 2
- PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Member of the Australian Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Monash University, Clayton