Sylvia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology and History and a Certificate in counselling skills. She is a Qualified Astrologer having obtained her Practitioners Certificate from the Federation of Australian Astrologers; a Diploma in Psychological Astrology from The Centre for In - Depth Astrology, and a Certificate of Merit in Horary astrology. Sylvia has a special interest in vocational guidance from the natal chart, and has spent many years researching this subject.

Sylvia is a professional astrological counsellor, teacher, writer and lecturer from Brisbane. She has been practicing, researching and studying astrology for the past 20 years. She was President of the Queensland Federation of Astrologers for 4 years (currently Vice-President) and is the current National Secretary of the Federation of Australian Astrologers. Sylvia is also a foundation member and Secretary of the Australian Association of Professional Astrologers.

A Practitioner of the Australian Bush Flower remedies, Sylvia has been working with these flower essences for the past 10 years and holds a Certificate of Completion from Australian Bush Flower Essences. In her practice Sylvia combines astrology and the Bush Flower essences to assist her clients in bringing about healing and a resolution of their emotional, mental and spiritual problems.