Health professionals for Mourning

Monique Defurnaux is a clinical psychologist and is currently training in humanistic psychotherapy. She welcomes you on Mondays and Fridays from 4:30 to 8:30 pm at the Centre médical Corps-Santé, Gembloux. She listens to her patients and will take care of each case with interest and benevolence.

Clinical psychologist graduated from the Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve, she welcomes teenagers or adults for individual interviews around various problems in order to bring them the best possible solutions (Self-esteem, self-confidence, motivation, Emotional management, Relational difficulties, Stress and difficulties related to work, Emotional disorders related to anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (loss, bereavement, victim of violence...), EMDR, parental exhaustion, mental load, sadness affects and depressive syndrome)

As a clinical psychologist, I want to create a space where you feel free to express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences confidentially and without fear of judgment. My goal is to provide safe and inclusive support, respectful of diversity (LGBTQIAP+ friendly). I firmly believe in the uniqueness of each individual and in the need to adapt therapy to your specific needs, pace and personal goals. My therapeutic approach is based on active collaboration, inviting you to participate fully in the development of the therapeutic plan in order to promote your personal development. We will work closely together, emphasizing empathy, trust and mutual respect, to define clear objectives and find solutions tailored to your situation. My role is to support you, listen to you attentively and guide you towards an optimal state of well-being. Each approach I take is tailored to your specific situation. During the first consultation, I carry out a systematic history by discussing your needs and objectives with you in order to define how we could shape the journey towards your well-being. If necessary, I can also direct you to other specialized professionals corresponding to more specific or complex issues. I am registered with the Commission of Psychologists. You can therefore benefit from partial reimbursement for psychological consultation sessions, in accordance with the conditions established by your mutual insurance company. My area of ​​expertise is focused on adults, as individuals, as a couple or as a family, from the age of 18. Currently, I am engaged in continuing education to obtain the inter-university certificate in alcoholology. My clinical practice mainly involves the following themes: • depressive disorders and symptoms • relational difficulties • alcohol dependence • bereavement • suicidal ideas • anxiety disorders

Individual consultations: Adults and adolescents. 

Clinical, social and intercultural psychologist with a psychoanalytic approach.

Topics covered (non exhaustive list): 

• Difficulties with socialization, relationships, dropping out, withdrawal, disengagement, overwork/burnout, and dependencies/addictions. 
• Adapting to a new environment (particularly cultural or linguistic), social integration.
• Existential questions/general unease: separation anxiety, somatization (sleep problems, stomachaches), unexplained anxiety or sadness.

Feel free to contact me directly by telephone beforehand.

Psychologue clilnicienne, psychothérapeute psychanalytique

Hello, I am an approved and supervised clinical psychologist, with a master’s degree from the Free University of Brussels. Trained in the impact of the COVID pandemic, in supporting people experiencing burnout and in psychological assessments, I offer follow-up in French or English to adults and teenagers. My therapeutic approach is intended to be inclusive and active both in listening and in discussions, it is part of an integrative approach and adapts to your pace. Together we create your space for speech and security in an empathetic and caring framework. In sessions, if necessary, I use various media to support expression, such as metaphors, photo-expression, role-playing, Dixit or even drawing. In person or by video conference, you choose the place that suits you best to meet. I welcome you Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every other Saturday until 6 p.m. at my office located in the Ama Sana center, rue Borrens n° 37 in 1050 Ixelles or by video consultation .

Clinical psychologist graduated from UCLouvain, I specialize in the Person-Centered and Experiential approach founded by Carl Rogers (University certificate in PCPE at UCLouvain). My experiences in Belgium and abroad have been through contact with individuals with varied profiles, suffering from social isolation, with mood disorders or even with or without disabilities. I will support you in working through your difficulties and your personal journey. In work, among other things, anxiety, mourning, burnout, depressive feelings, isolation, search for meaning. My work is rooted in a humanist approach to therapeutic work which is expressed in the care I pay to empathy, unconditional positive consideration of the person and authenticity.

As a psychologist and sexologist based in Brussels, I support your journey towards well-being, whether you're dealing with mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, phobias, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also welcome individuals seeking self-discovery or simply looking to enhance their well-being, even without specific concerns.

I specialise in sleep disorders and difficulties related to sexuality, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationship problems. I offer caring and inclusive psychological support (LGBTQIA+), adapted to your specific needs.

My practice is based on cognitive-behavioral and emotional therapies, such as ACT therapy (acceptance and commitment therapy) and schema therapy, to help you build a more fulfilled and balanced life. My approach is centered on individuals and couples, with the aim of promoting your well-being and personal development. 

Diplômée d'un master en sciences psychologiques à finalité spécialisée en clinique de l'adulte (UCLouvain), je propose des prises en charge individuelle.

En tant que psychologue clinicienne, je suis là pour vous accompagner tout le long de votre processus vers le bien-être émotionnel ainsi que vous soutenir et vous guider dans la compréhension de vous-même. J'apporte un soin tout particulier pour que les séances individuelles soient un espace sûr et confidentiel pour que vous puissiez explorer vos émotions, pensées, etc.

Actuellement, je me spécialise dans la prise en charge des traumas. 

Dans un souci de bienveillance et afin d’orienter au mieux chaque personne, je précise que certaines problématiques nécessitent une approche spécialisée que je ne propose pas actuellement, notamment : 

• Les assuétudes (addictions)
• Les douleurs chroniques
• Les troubles du comportement alimentaire
• Les troubles de l’attachement
• Les phobies
• Les troubles obsessionnels compulsifs (TOC)