Psychologists

My clinical training began as an intern in clinical psychology at the psychiatric unit within "Hospital General de Agudos Dr. Teodoro Alvarez" (Buenos Aires, 4years), ending up as Instructor of interns (1 year). Along the following decades, I've been working in the private medical health sector (+10 years) I consider continuous training as the basis of my clinical performance being my practice oriented by evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral treatments (CBT), and neuropsychology applied to mental health problems. During the meetings, a central place is given to defining problems, goals and approaches. As a team of work both client and therapist, work collaboratively with an active participation in the process. I´m a native Spanish speaker. I speak English as a second language and french as a third language. Conventionné.

Portée par un profond intérêt pour l’humain et ses fonctionnements, j’ai naturellement choisi la voie de la psychologie. Engagée et bienveillante, j'ai toujours eu à cœur les relations humaines et le soin de l’autre.

Mon approche s’inscrit dans une vision humaniste de la psychothérapie. J’y intègre la parole, le travail psychocorporel, la relation thérapeutique et l’EMDR. Ainsi je m’adapte et cherche à répondre au mieux aux besoins de chacun.

Convaincue de l’importance d’une approche holistique, je m’efforce de considérer chaque patient dans toutes les dimensions de son vécu. Lorsque cela est pertinent, je n’hésite pas à travailler en réseau pour offrir un accompagnement cohérent et complet.

Florence Hougardy welcomes you at the Centre Mimosa (25 avenue de la Forêt de Soignes, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse) on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 7pm and the rest of the week at her private practice (51, avenue des Cèdres, Rhode-Saint-Genèse) for psychological appointments. The price of a consultation is 50€ for 45 min (teenager/adult) or 40€ for 30 min (child under 13). You are in good hands.

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