Psychologist : Ms Irena Constantin M.Phil Psychology
Ms Irena Constantin is a Occupational & Educational Psychologist who completed her M. Phil (lic. Phil) at the University of Zurich, Switzerland and has specialized in Applied Psychology. Ms Constantin has gained her experience in various fields such as banking, school and clinics. Ms Constantin is multi-lingual and provides her counselling in English, German, as well as Greek via online sessions.
Ms Constantin has had extensive experience in dealing with learning and socio-emotional difficulties experienced by children, teenagers and young adults in school and work settings. In this regard, she has also provided school related intervention programmes and has been part with an active role of the University and Career Guidance at the German European School (GESS).
Specific areas include:
- Learning and performance blockages
- Work with teachers in school to support the mental well-being of the Child
- Refusal behavior in family and school
- Aggressive behavior
- Challenging behavior such as Hyperactivity
Additional areas of training and experience include:
- Executive Coaching for adolescents and adults
- Family therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Cross cultural counselling based on years as Counsellor and Coach (Switzerland, India, Singapore)
- Schema Therapy - Anger Management
Upon special request we do offer:
- Intravision and Support for Schools and Teachers
- Individual Learn-coaching for students (Primary/Middleschool/Highschool): 'How do I learn?'
- Specific guidance and learning instructions for IB students
To ensure ethical and professional standards, Ms Constantin is a member of and adhere to standards of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS), Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP) and Education Across Frontiers (EAF). Her latest publication in the SBAP (Swiss Association for Applied Psychology) deepens the placement of handicapped people in businesses.
Work Experience
2016 – Present
Consulting Psychologist at Scott Psychological Centre for ADHD & Developmental Trauma.
2015 – 2016
Relief teacher for Psychology – Grade 11 to 12 at United World College of South East Asia
2011 – 2014
Educational Psychologist International School of Hyderabad, India
2005 – 2011
Owner of HR-Partner and Consulting Psychologist at "Spielzeit Psychotherapie" Counseling Centre in Switzerland
2008 – 2009
Educational Psychologist International School of Hyderabad, India
2003 – 2005
Head of the assessment department Zuercher Kantonalbank, Zurich (largest Swiss regional Bank)
Language & Age Group
English, German, Greek.
Children, Teenagers & Adults.
Publications
Webinar - Chat on Anxiety in Kids: Psychologist Talk & Q&A (Watch Video)
Published in Self-Harm: Would You Know What Signs To Look For In Your Child?
Quoted in Is Your Child Depressed? Do You Know the Key Signs of Childhood Depression to Watch Out For?
Being a travelling Spouse and dealing with Emotional changes
The positive effects of a good listener - Why we should train and focus more on our listening skills
Is your Child simply 'Lazy' or is there a way to help your child develop a Love for Learning
Quoted in Today: Dealing with dyslexia: Children experience more than just educational issues
Quoted in Today: Managing dyslexic kids
Quoted in Today: Letting gifted children shine
Quoted in Sassy Mama: How to Have HONEST Conversations with your Teens: Tips from Real Mums in Singapore
Being a travelling Spouse and dealing with Emotional changes
Professional Certification
Learn-coaching according to Zurich Resource Model(ZRM)
Differentiation in International Schools and Differentiation in Assessments by William Powell & Ochan Kusuma-Powell
Family theory and Education by Bowen
Professional Membership
Present
Federation of Swiss Psychologists
Present
Singapore Psychological Society (Membership no. FM016169I)
Present
Education Across Frontiers
Education History
1993 - 2002
Master in Psychology, Pedagogic and Criminology (Specialized in Applied Psychology), University of Zurich