Ms Sylvia Metzer

Sylvia Metzer is a highly experienced Principal Systemic Family Psychotherapist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, specialising in supporting parents, families, children, and couples facing mental health conditions. With a career spanning over a decade, Sylvia brings a wealth of expertise to her role, particularly in addressing challenges related to eating disorders, anxiety, and self-harm issues within family dynamics. Sylvia joined Schoen Clinic Chelsea in 2020, where she has demonstrated a commitment to providing swift and compassionate consultations tailored to the unique needs of each family. Her extensive background includes a decade-long collaboration with the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, where she has successfully supported individuals and families through private practice. In addition to her clinical practice, Sylvia holds pivotal roles as a clinical supervisor, senior lecturer, and trainer within the NHS and the Institute of Family Therapy. With over 20 years of experience as an organisational psychologist, Sylvia also offers valuable contributions through organisational coaching, leadership training, and facilitation. Sylvia adopts a transparent and collaborative approach to therapy, integrating various treatment modalities within the clinic to provide holistic and comprehensive care. Her dedication to professional development is evident through her involvement as Acting Chair of the Ethics and Training committees for the Association of Family Therapy (AFT), where she contributes to training programs and professional conferences. Sylvia holds an MSc in Systemic Couples and Family Psychotherapy from the Institute of Family Therapy and Birkbeck College, London University. She is accredited with UKCP (UK Chartered Psychotherapists) and is a member of the British Psychological Society. Her educational background includes a BSc in Psychology from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Organisational Psychology from the London School of Economics.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2004–2010
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

2. 2010–2014
   Residency · Psychiatry

   Universitat de València

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 11 · i10: 11

Selected publications

1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across

   Ms Sylvia Metzer, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026

   DOI: 10.3287/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 60

2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry

   Ms Sylvia Metzer, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025

   DOI: 10.8952/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 14

3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across

   Ms Sylvia Metzer, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024

   DOI: 10.3688/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 64

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