FRÉDÉRIQUE STREF
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A skilled therapist with expertise in integrative, psychodynamic, Freudo-Lacanian psychoanalytic, person-centred, and CBT-informed therapeutic modalities. Specialises in addiction and recovery, trauma and PTSD, attachment and relational difficulties, cross-cultural and migration issues, child protection and safeguarding, as well as couple and family therapy. Demonstrates core skills in active listening, risk assessment, formulation and treatment planning, report writing for statutory contexts, multidisciplinary collaboration, cultural sensitivity, NLP practice, and group facilitation. Committed to advancing therapeutic practices through a culturally sensitive approach while fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Self-employed Counsellor & Psychotherapist
What's in Words
2020.01 - 2026.02
- Individual and couple counselling in French and English for culturally diverse adults. Specialised support for expatriate communities affected by Covid-related isolation and migration issues.
- Integrative, psychodynamic and Freudo-Lacanian practice.
- Clinical supervision with Rudy Goubet-Bodart, French psychoanalyst (Singapore). Successfully supported 50+ clients through transitions, trauma and relational difficulties.
Psychologist
Office d’Hygiène et Sociale (OHS)
Nancy, France
- 2025.01
- Psychological assessment and support for children and families in statutory foster care contexts. Collaboration with social services and judiciary on child protection decisions and safeguarding. Preparation of psychological reports for courts and multi-agency meetings. Contributed to placement decisions for 15+ families.
Addiction Counsellor & Group Therapist (Part-time)
The Bridge Rehabilitation Centres
Auckland, NZ
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients with alcohol and drug addictions in residential settings. Delivered process-oriented interventions and relapse-prevention strategies. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and AA sponsors. Co-facilitated 200+ group sessions with measurable client engagement improvements.
Development & Training Consultant
LVMH Group, Estée Lauder
Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore
2005.01 - 2019.01
- International training programme design and delivery across diverse cultural contexts.
Reflexologist
Private Practice
Brussels, Belgium
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Holistic wellbeing practice in shared clinic with osteopath.
Education
MA Integrative Counselling - Distinction
Leeds Beckett University
UKPostgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychology - undefined
College of Allied Educators
SingaporeAdvanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychology - undefined
College of Allied Educators
SingaporeOngoing Freudo-Lacanian Psychoanalytic Training - undefined
France/International 2016.01 - 2026.02
Skills
- Therapeutic modalities: Integrative, psychodynamic, Freudo-Lacanian psychoanalytic, person-centred, CBT-informed
- Clinical specialisms: Addiction and recovery; trauma and PTSD; attachment and relational difficulties; cross-cultural and migration issues; child protection and safeguarding; couple and family therapy
- Core skills: Active listening; risk assessment; formulation and treatment planning; report writing for statutory contexts; multidisciplinary collaboration; cultural sensitivity; NLP practitioner; group facilitation
Certification
BACP Registered Member – Enhanced DBS check available upon request
KEY COMPETENCIES
French (native); English (fluent).
INTERESTS
Contemporary art practice; yoga teaching (qualified instructor); psychoanalytic theory.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Monthly Lacanian psychoanalytic seminars (2016–Present); continuous clinical supervision; ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
Timeline
Self-employed Counsellor & Psychotherapist
What's in Words
2020.01 - 2026.02
Addiction Counsellor & Group Therapist (Part-time)
The Bridge Rehabilitation Centres
2020.01 - 2023.01
Ongoing Freudo-Lacanian Psychoanalytic Training - undefined
2016.01 - 2026.02
Development & Training Consultant
LVMH Group, Estée Lauder
2005.01 - 2019.01
Reflexologist
Private Practice
2003.01 - 2005.01
Psychologist
Office d’Hygiène et Sociale (OHS)
- 2025.01
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychology - undefined
College of Allied Educators
Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychology - undefined
College of Allied Educators
MA Integrative Counselling - Distinction
Leeds Beckett University