Intelligent Relationships
by Dr. Sonja Falck
About
Dr. Sonja Falck founded Intelligent Relationships
as a rebranding of her already long-established professional practice as a psychotherapist, executive coach, and author who specialises in the psychosocial issues related to high IQ.
Sonja is a South African who has long been settled in London. After graduating from Rhodes University and the University of Cape Town with a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Psychology, she did a lot of world travel and then in the UK went on to gain a Masters in Psychoanalysis at Middlesex University. She followed that with a Doctorate in Psychotherapy by Professional Studies at the Metanoia Institute in conjunction with Middlesex University. She has also done qualifications in teaching, and in executive coaching with Tavistock Consulting (EMCC accredited, Senior Practitioner level).
Sonja is a psychotherapist and supervisor who is senior accredited with the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). She is a fellow of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts).
She has presented her work in the UK, in the USA at conferences of SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and in the Netherlands through the Gifted Adults Foundation. Her three books are featured on the Home Page.
Sonja holds an academic post (since April 2016) as Senior Lecturer at the University of East London where she trains counsellors, supervises their clinical practice and research dissertations, and runs personal development groups.
Dr. Sonja Falck founded Intelligent Relationships
as a rebranding of her already long-established professional practice as a psychotherapist, executive coach, and author who specialises in the psychosocial issues related to high IQ.
Sonja is a South African who has long been settled in London. After graduating from Rhodes University and the University of Cape Town with a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Psychology, she did a lot of world travel and then in the UK went on to gain a Masters in Psychoanalysis at Middlesex University. She followed that with a Doctorate in Psychotherapy by Professional Studies at the Metanoia Institute in conjunction with Middlesex University. She has also done qualifications in teaching, and in executive coaching with Tavistock Consulting (EMCC accredited, Senior Practitioner level).
Sonja is a psychotherapist and supervisor accredited with the UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy), and senior accredited with the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). She is a fellow of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) and a member of the international high-IQ society Mensa.
She has presented her work in the UK, in the USA at conferences of SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and in the Netherlands through the Gifted Adults Foundation. Her three books are featured on the Home Page.
Sonja holds an academic post (since April 2016) as Senior Lecturer at the University of East London where she trains counsellors, supervises their clinical practice and research dissertations, and runs personal development groups.
What’s with the cheetah?
Our logo is a cheetah, which also appears on the cover of Sonja Falck’s book
Living With Extreme Intelligence. The reason for this, to quote from the
introduction to that book, is:
“On the cover of this book a cheetah runs through flames and shatters glass. It
is an original artwork by Zea Eagle titled Breaking Barriers, specially created for
the book. The cheetah represents people who have extreme intelligence,
referencing an article (by Stephanie Tolan) well known in the world of
giftedness that likened being gifted to being a cheetah. And the main message of
this book is that good communication can help you break through barriers.”
What’s with the cheetah?
Our logo is a cheetah, which also appears on the cover of Sonja Falck’s book
Living With Extreme Intelligence. The reason for this, to quote from the
introduction to that book, is:
“On the cover of this book a cheetah runs through flames and shatters glass. It
is an original artwork by Zea Eagle titled Breaking Barriers, specially created for
the book. The cheetah represents people who have extreme intelligence,
referencing an article (by Stephanie Tolan) well known in the world of
giftedness that likened being gifted to being a cheetah. And the main message of
this book is that good communication can help you break through barriers.”
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