Sylvia B. Werba

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Sylvia B. Werba

Psychologist
B. Ed. (Psych)

Associations/Registrations/Memberships

  • Registered Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)

  • Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

  • Member of the College of Counselling Psychologists (CCOUN)

  • Member of College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (CEDP)

  • Member of Independent Private Practice (IPP)

  • Australian Guidance and Counselling Association (AGCA)

  • Member of Career Counsellors' Association (CCA)

Therapeutic Approach

  • Multidisciplinary

  • Eclectic - short-term brief solution - focused therapy

  • Cognitive-behavioural therapy

  • Family therapy

  • Assessment and life management

  • Critical Incident Management and debriefing

Areas of Focus

  • Child, adolescent, family and parenting issues

  • Child Behaviour-management, school and educational issues

  • Diagnostic / Psychometric assessment, goal-setting and motivation

  • Maximising potential

  • Confidence and Self-esteem

  • Social-Skills, friendship and relationship issues

  • Stress management

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Life Skills

  • Parenting

  • Problem Solving

Additional Information

Sylvia has had a great deal of experience as a psychologist in educational settings, as well as in private practice. She has extensive experience in diagnostic psycho-educational assessment for students of all ages and aims to maximise potential - including those at VCE level. Sylvia also has extensive experience working with adults and families - at different crossroads in their lives. Sylvia is a recognised Medicare Provider for Focused Psychological Services.