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Dr Alicia Chodkiewicz

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND

I'm an educational psychologist from Australia. Prior to becoming an educational psychologist, I worked directly with children and adolescents in various capacities, including

  • educator (teaching English as a second language, piano, literacy & mathematics) to individuals and groups  

  • teaching assistant in mainstream and special needs schools

  • ABA therapist with children on the Autism Spectrum 

 

My academic research has focused on how to best support children and adolescents develop a positive approach to learning.  As part of this research I created a program and wrote a book titled: Believing You Can is the first step to Achieving. It is a resource for psychologists and teachers to promote positive thinking styles and learning.

WORK IN SWITZERLAND

  • Doctorate of Philosophy

       Exeter University, United Kingdom

 

  • Masters of Educational & Developmental Psychology   Monash University, Australia

 

  • Bachelor of Psychology

        University of Sydney, Australia 

 

 

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  • Swiss National Psychology Board  Psychologieberufekommission in Bern

 

  • Federation of Swiss Psychologists

        FSP in Bern

 

  • Swiss Federation for Child and Youth Psychology SKJP, Solothurn

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  • International Testing Psychologists in Switzerland

MEMBERSHIPS

MY AIM

​​My aim is to support children and young people to believe in themselves and their ability to grow. I work together with young people, families, and schools to help create an improved understanding of a student's current learning profile and future potential. I engage young people in the learning process by using learning activities that are fun and motivating. I work with young people to help manage big emotions, overcome difficulties and resolve conflicts.

Since moving to Switzerland in 2014 I have worked as an educational psychologist and learning support specialist with both the Foundations for Learning in Zurich and the Center for Developmental and Personality Psychology (ZEPP) at the University of Basel. Through these roles, I have worked closely with a number of local and international schools across Switzerland.  This work includes: 

  • Screening assessments

  • Diagnostic assessments

  • Applications for examination accommodations

  • Individual learning support (mathematics, reading & spelling, written expression)

  • Counseling and group programs with children and adolescents

  • Teacher and parent workshops

Dr. Alicia Chodkiewicz

PUBLICATIONS

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Believing you can is the first step to achieving [Book]

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 by Chodkiewicz A. R. & Boyle C. (2015)

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Positive psychology school-based interventions: A reflection on current success and future directions [Article]

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by Chodkiewicz A. R. & Boyle C. (2017)  

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Promoting  positive learning in Australian students aged 10-12 years using attribution retraining and cognitive behavioural therapy [Article]

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by Chodkiewicz A. R. & Boyle C. (2016)  

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Exploring the contribution of attribution retraining to student perceptions and the learning process [Article]

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by Chodkiewicz A. R. & Boyle C. (2014)

Dr. Rebecca Di Somma

MY AIM

My aim is to support children, young people, and families to understand themselves more deeply and to feel confident in their capacity to grow, adapt, and thrive. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, schools, and wider systems to develop a shared understanding of strengths, needs, and potential. I aim to create meaningful, practical recommendations that empower those around the child or adult to make lasting change.

WORK IN SWITZERLAND

Since moving to Switzerland in 2024, I have continued my work in diagnostic assessment and therapeutic support for individuals across the lifespan. This includes:

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  • Comprehensive cognitive, academic, attention,  and neurodevelopmental assessments

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  • Therapeutic support for emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties

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  • Teacher and parent workshops

BACKGROUND

 I am a Clinical Psychologist trained in the UK. My work is grounded in evidence-based practice and informed by a neuroaffirmative, compassionate approach.

 

Before moving to Switzerland, I worked with individuals across the lifespan in the following areas:

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  • Diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments

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  • Post-diagnostic support for children, adolescents, adults, families, and schools

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  • Psychological therapy for a range of emotional and mental health difficulties

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctorate of Clinical Psychology

       University of Hull, United Kingdom​

 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology

        University of York,  United Kingdom 

 

 

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  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)  UK Based

 

  • Federation of Swiss Psychologists

        FSP in Bern

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  • International Testing Psychologists in Switzerland

MEMBERSHIPS

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