Native French & English psychologist. I provide a supportive space to help you tune into your authentic self, (re)discover your core needs and reconnect with what brings you joy.
Hi, I'm Isabelle Bouvier, a French-British psychologist offering support in English and French, who specializes in supporting adults through life's complexities.
Having lived in different countries (Montreal, Brussels, Berlin, Prague), I have a particular understanding of the challenges that come with cultural transitions, identity shifts, and feeling caught between different worlds.
Outside of work, I find that time spent in nature and creative expression through dancing and sculpting offer especially soothing ways to reconnect with myself and appreciate life's simpler, yet essential moments.
I work with people who are navigating work stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or simply trying to find their balance when everything feels uncertain. My approach is grounded in research but always tailored to what matters most to you.
Whether you're dealing with workplace pressures, feeling disconnected after a major change, or working through anxiety and overwhelm, I'm here to provide a safe space where we can explore what's happening and work toward meaningful change.
Within our sessions, you will find compassionate and structured, goal-focused support to help you navigate your current life challenges.
Having lived across borders, I understand how complex it can be to feel at home in yourself, especially when identities, cultures, or roles collide.
Meaningful change comes from understanding you as a whole person. That's why I place great importance on getting to know you across your different identities: your personal, professional, and cultural context all matter.
I can use evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), when relevant, to help you understand the link between your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. We can work on emotional regulation, strengthening self-confidence, and dealing with stress and anxiety.
Our work together is structured but never rigid. We will go at your own pace, following the paths that feel right. My role is collaborative, you are the narrator of your own story, and I'm here to help light up the way forward.
Sometimes our sessions might feel like a conversation where I share hypotheses or observations aimed at helping you uncover unhelpful thought patterns and negative core beliefs.
I stand as a human by your side. I believe in the power of connection and feeling safe to share what's on your mind. I don't hold unrealistic expectations about healing or impose a specific idea of what a "healed person" should look like. We are all different and what works for one person, may not fit all.
That is why I'll be supporting you in finding the answers you need that truly resonate with you, at your own pace.
Sept. 2024 - Jan. 2025 Teaching Assistant – Social Psychology Institut Catholique de Toulouse (Fixed-term contract)
Since Jan. 2023 Occupational Psychologist – Consultant Opus Fabrica / Toulouse (Permanent contract)
Feb. 2022 – Aug. 2022 Educational Consultant (Internship) Learn Assembly / Paris
Nov. 2021 – May 2022 Occupational Psychologist – Consultant (Internship) Decathlon / Marseille
July 2021 – Sept. 2022 Youth Information Advisor Info Jeunes / Toulouse (Fixed-term contract)
Civic service in 2019 (6 months)
Dec. 2020 – July 2021 Occupational Psychologist – Consultant (Internship) Altempo / Toulouse
CBT Therapist in Training (1st year completed) - AFTCC Sept. 2024 – Now
Neurocognitive and Behavioral Approach (ANC) - IME April 2024 – October 2024
Mental Health First Aid Certificat August 2023
Master’s Degree in Social and Occupational Psychology (France) Aix-Marseille University, France — Sept. 2020 – June 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (France) Final year at Université de Montréal — Exchange Program in Canada Sept. 2016 – June 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (France) Final year at Charles University, Prague — Erasmus in Czech Republic Sept. 2014 – June 2016
Business and Administration Management Degree (France) Sept. 2012 – June 2014