About
Our Philosophy
The Highfields Psychology Clinicians are sole practitioners with specific areas of interests and expertise – all focused on helping you live your best life.
We understand that health, whether physical or psychological, is unique with each individual and that we can all develop psychological difficulties at different points in our lives… and need to ask for help.
Our Team
Sari Silvonen
Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Bachelor of Behavioural Science Psychology (Honours)
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies
Bachelor of Health Science Nursing (Midwife)
Treatment: Adult from age 18
Sari is available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
PLEASE NOTE: sessions are available in both English and Finnish.
Experience
Sari has worked as a registered psychologist since 2012 and has recently upgraded her skills by completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has experience in and understanding of both private and public mental health settings and works in collaboration with clients’ medical and clinical providers as needed. Sari’s previous career as a registered nurse and midwife aids her understanding of medical/perinatal concerns which clients may also be dealing with.
Sari particularly enjoys…
Seeing clients find the strength and courage to take that next step, no matter how small, towards thriving again, when faced with difficulties.
Helping clients find goals and a sense of purpose to drive them towards something new when life has thrown them off their anticipated course.
Therapeutic style
“I endeavour to bring a warm collaborative style to a personalised assessment and treatment approach, with the aim to understand and support individuals to live meaningful lives. I provide a safe space for clients through a warm and supportive interpersonal style, focused on developing a secure therapeutic relationship, and tailoring my approach to suit each individual’s needs. I view each person as unique and important, aiming to help clients understand the underlying functions of their difficulties and support them to change, heal and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others”.
Areas of interest & support
Sari provides treatment and support for individuals aged 18 years and over. She has a specific interest and experience in working with trauma alongside more general presentations:
Grief and loss
Personality
Emotion regulation
Sleep
Trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sexual Assault, childhood trauma
Adjustment and stress related to life changes
Anxiety, panic, and phobias, OCD
Mood, Depression, Bipolar Disorder