I believe that every person has untapped potential for growth, well-being and fulfillment. My passion is helping people develop that potential through the transformative power of listening, music, voice, value clarification and counseling.
I strive to create a supportive environment where people better understand themselves and strengthen their abilities to live healthier, happier lives.As a psychologist, educator and long-time consultant of the Tomatis Method, I help children, adolescents and adults improve listening skills, communication, learning, self-confidence and overall quality of life.
My personal approach is holistic, preventative, educational, multi-cultural, interactive and intergenerational. It draws inspiration from listening pedagogy, systemic psychology, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine and life experiences. Prior to becoming a health professional, I worked in personnel recruiting, career counseling, as a university professor and as an international marketing manager. These experiences enhance my understanding of people, their challenges and their potential.
TOMATIS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
2012 Senior Consultant, Tomatis Method Audio-Psycho-Phonology 200 hours
2009 Junior Consultant, 12.5 days theoretical classes followed by 18 months work in Tomatis center in Rolle Switzerland under supervision with final examination
TOMATIS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012-present Consultant doing listening assessments and appraisals, follow up testing and psychological support, preparing individualized listening programs and writing reports for insurance
2009-2011 Technician running music programs and supervising children
TOMATIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2009-2026 Continuing Education in Paris, Greece, Rolle, Herbasse, St Truiden, Warsaw, Geneva, Rome, Verona, online 308h
2010-present Ecoute Passive/Active : Centre Tomatis, Rolle hundreds of hours
1992-2006 Ecoute avec enfant : Centre Tomatis, Geneva, Rolle 180h
1989 Ecoute Passive/Active: Centre Tomatis, Lausanne 60 h
DIPLOMAS
2002 Masters in Counseling Psychology, Webster University, Geneva
1997 Bachelor in Psychology, Webster University, Geneva
1979 Master in Business Administration, specialization in Marketing,University of Delaware
1974 Bachelor International Relations & Russian, Bucknell University
CERTIFICATES
2003- 2006 Systemic Therapy, Specialisation, Escula, Cery/Lausanne
2007- 2012 Kousmine Nutrition, Fondation Kousmine, Vevey
1987-1989 Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ecole Borsarello, Lausanne
Memberships
Optim’Ecoute, International Tomatis Association of Audio-Psycho-Phonology
Swiss Federation of Psychologists- FSP
Vaudois Association of Psychologists- AVP
Swiss Association of Family Therapists and Systemic Interventions-ASTHEFIS
Languages
English mother tongue
French very good knowledge
German spoken knowledge
Russian school knowledge