Adults
Topics
Therapeutic Centre Pentagon offers adults a range of services on the following themes. Among others:
- Fears
- Depressive feelings
- Burn-out
- Eating difficulties
- Relational questions
- Questions of identity
- Integration
- Racism
- Trauma
- Self-confidence
- Physical complaints
- Stress
- Loss
- Emotion regulation
- Psychiatric follow-up
Offer
Individual therapy
During an intake interview, the psychological suffering is mapped out and an analysis of the request for help is made. Treatment can consist of talks, creative techniques, a body-oriented approach and visualizations. The treatment style varies according to the therapist’s frame of reference. The aim of the treatment is to express the psychological suffering, to process it and to look for solutions.
Couple therapy
In couple therapy, both partners discuss with the therapist questions concerning connection, trust, sexuality, tension and/or dissatisfaction in the relationship. The different perceptions of both partners are explored in an open and respectful way.
Family therapy
Families exist in different shapes and colours: two-parent families, single-parent families, families with adopted or foster children, divorced families and families with same-sex parents. Sometimes a family goes through a difficult period or one of the family members is struggling.
In a family counselling session, the whole family is invited to speak, listen and look for solutions together. Every member of the family is welcome to ask questions and share experiences. In this way, topics become open for discussion and mutual understanding and connection grow.
Trauma (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique for treating permanent stress after traumatic and unprocessed experiences. EMDR stimulates the natural processing. EMDR can lead to a discharge of emotions and physical complaints. Because of the intensity of this form of processing, care is taken to build a relationship of trust with the therapist and to teach stabilisation techniques.
Psychiatric follow-up
The starting point of psychiatric follow-up is the unity of physical, mental and emotional processes (holism). During a consultation, advice on medication is given and, in consultation, the best treatment is considered. Psychiatric follow-up can also mean that no medication is prescribed.
Because of the more limited frequency of psychiatric follow-up, it is usually recommended to follow additional counselling with a psychotherapist.
Dr Veerle Jans is currently unable to take on any new patients. Please contact the departement consultation adult psychiatry at your local hospital.
Team
The overview of the adult team provides information for each therapist about the therapeutic approach, target group, range, themes and languages spoken. For each therapist, you will also find details of working methods, education, experience, memberships of professional associations, contact details, availability and location (Madou and Agora).
Overview
Meet our team
Welcome to our team of professional therapists! We are a group of experienced and dedicated therapists focused on providing high-quality care and support. Whether you are looking for help with personal challenges, emotional guidance, or improving your overall well-being, our team is here to help you with expertise, understanding, and compassion.
Click on the name or photo of one of our therapists to learn more about their background, specializations, and how they can support you on your path to recovery and growth.
Erwin Abbeloos
(Dutch, French and English)
Clinical Sexologist
Target Group: LGBTQIA+ en Adults
Offer:· Individual therapy en· Couples therapy
Bart Verdickt
(Dutch, French and English)
Clinical Psychologist
Integrative therapist (i.t)
Target Group: adults
Offer: Individual therapy
Dr. Veerle Jans
(Dutch and English)
Adult Psychiatrist
Psychodynamic therapy
Target Group: Adults
Offer: outpatient psychiatric councelling and Individual therapy
Alexander Willems
(Dutch and English)
Clinical PsychologistKlinisch Psycholoog and Psycho-analytic therapist (i.t)
Target Group: Young adults and adults
Offer: Individual therapy
Charlotte Viaene
(Dutch, French and English)
Clinical Psychologist, Systemic therapist, Psychodynamic therapist and EMDR
Target Group: Young adults, adults and elderly
Offer: Traumaprocessing, individual -, family therapy and parental guidance
Kim Snoeks
(Dutch and English)
Emotion Focused Therapy, Systemic therapy, Existential Psychotherapy and Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy (i.t)
Target Group: Adults
Offer: Individual therapy
Annelies Dierkx
(Dutch and English)
Clinical Psychologist and Integrative trauma therapist/ psychosomatologist (i.t)
Target Group: Adultes
Offer: Psychomotorische therapie, Individual therapy and lichaamsbewustzijn
Funda Çalışkan
(Dutch, English, Turkish and French)
Clinical psychologist, Creative therapist
Target group: Adults and young adults
Offer: Individual psychological guidance
Anastasia Ariefieva
(Ukrainian, Russian, English, Dutch)
Clinical Psychologist, Master of Sciences in Clinical Psychology
and Master of Arts in Philosophy
Target Group: Adults
Offer: Individual therapy
Seuhe Matin
(French, Arabic, English)
Clinical Psychologist and Master of Arts in Philosophy
Target Group: Adults and young adults
Offer: Couple therapy and Individual therapy
Nelle Dolfen
(Dutch, French, English)
Clinical psychologist, Psychoanalytic and psychotherapist (i.t.)
Target group: young adults, adults and elderly
Offer: Individual therapy
Thaïs Distelmans
(Dutch and English)
Master in clinical psychology
Postgraduate client-centred psychotherapy
Target group: Adults
Offer: Individual psychotherapy
Els Verreck
(Dutch and English)
Centre for Family Studies
Emotion Focused Therapist
Target group: Adults and young adults
Offer: Individual psycho-therapy
Sarah Vanherweghe
(Dutch, French and English)
Master’s in Sexology (KU Leuven)
Target group:
Adults and young adults
Offer: Individual- and couples therapy