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Mental Health Centre

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CENTRE

Finding support in a new country can feel overwhelming. At CHS Belgium’s Mental Health Services Centre, you can meet for English-speaking psychologist consultations in brussels who can provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to your needs.

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OUR CLINICAL TEAM

Our team offers diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of mental health issues.

The MHSC team of psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide tailored support.  We work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, ensuring compassionate and professional care. 

The MHSC also provides psycho-educational assessments. We can test for specific learning and/or attention disorders. Assessments are available in English, French and German.

Appointments: To request an appointment or consultation with members of our Clinical Team please contact the CHS Office from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 14:00 on +32 (0)2 647 67 80

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MHSC TESTIMONIES

Well established service helping those with mental health issues. To be highly recommended.
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Had our teenage son tested by Nikki Josephson. She identified a learning issue that no one else had spotted which allowed our son more time in his IB exams. Great service.
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We went to CHS for our son (2e child) and we were helped by Dr Jonathan Shin. He is an extremely good and professional person in his field. He helped us a lot in understanding him.
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CLINICAL TEAM FAQ

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The Mental Health Services Centre is located just off Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, two blocks down from the University (ULB) and on the same side. The address is Avenue des Phalènes 26 (Nachtvlinderslaan 26), 1000 Brussels. Click here to view a map.

Anyone who would like to make an appointment with one of our therapists or who would like to find out more about our services. The working language of the Centre is English, although some of our clinical team do work in other languages.

Your call will be answered by one of our office volunteers who will ask you to provide contact information and brief details of the issues you wish to talk about. This enables us to set up an appointment with the appropriate therapist. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.

The two clinical teams (Adults; Children, Adolescents and Family) comprise psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists. All are professionally qualified and experienced practitioners. For a list of individual team members and their areas of expertise go to The Clinical Team. The administrative work of the office is carried out by a team of trained volunteers.

We do (neuro)psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents and adults in English, German and some French for: learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, ASD, Giftedness etc.

As soon as a therapist is allocated to you, you may contact your therapist by email or telephone to find out more about the fee before your first session. Several factors are considered in determining the cost. Your health insurance may help to cover the cost but you should check this with your insurer, as schemes differ.

Yes. The Children, Adolescents and Family Team at the Centre comprises several psychologists and psychiatrists. They offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and/or families, as well as psychiatric assessments and follow up, in a variety of languages. They also carry out psychoeducational evaluations and testing for specific areas of learning difficulties – this testing is available in English, French and German.

The Administrative Office is open from 10h00 to 16h00, Monday to Friday (July and August from 10h00 to 13h00). However, therapists also work outside these hours. We try to make appointments to suit the client, and some of our therapists offer appointments in the evenings or on Saturdays.

If you would like to make an appointment, please telephone the office on 02 647 67 80. Currently, the telephone lines are open from 10h00 to 14h00, Monday to Friday. Your call will be answered by one of our office volunteers. Wherever possible, we ask all clients to contact the office by telephone in the first instance. Subsequent correspondence can be conducted by email if more convenient. When an appointment is offered, you will be requested to confirm back to the Co-ordinator and the Therapist, within 48 hours. Kindly ensure you reply to all.

We try to offer you an appointment as soon as we can. However, please note that during periods of heavy demand, the Centre may not be able to offer you an appointment, in which case we will provide you information about alternative professionals. We encourage you to talk to your GP (family doctor) about an alternative referral. In case of an emergency, please contact the psychiatric department of your nearest hospital.

Please go to the vacancies page by clicking here, where current vacancies, with experience and qualifications required, are posted. The page also provides general information for mental health professionals interested in joining one of our clinical teams or becoming part of our network of affiliated professionals in wellbeing, life skills, educational and other fields.

Should you wish to make a complaint about the organisation and/or service provided, you may email us at office@chsbelgium.org, and your complaint will be dealt with promptly. Should the complaint relate to the professional conduct of a specific member of the clinical team then please address your email to complaintsct@chsbelgium.org

MEMBERS OF THE CLINICAL TEAM

Listed below are the individual members of our professional team, with a brief description of their qualifications and their therapeutic approach.

Portrait of Mental Health Centre psychologist Curlinn Alexis
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Adults, Adolescents, Families (Couples)
  • CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, ERPT, MBSR, Imago Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
  • Specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, binge eating, trauma, grief, emotional dysregulation, relationship and attachment difficulties, and cross-cultural adjustment, and providing ADHD and psycho-educational assessments for adolescents and adults.
  • Integrative and evidence-based approach combining compassion, collaboration, and practical strategies to promote healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
  • Experienced in working in university counseling centers and providing online therapy in the USA and the Caribbean
  • English
Portrait Lisa Classen
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • German state recognised psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults
  • Member of Belgian Commission de Psychologues and VISA recognition for clinical psychologists
  • Integrative approach combining cognitive-behavioural, family therapy, psychodynamic, attachment-based and mindfulness techniques
  • Psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents in English and German
  • Psychological assessments for adults in English (ADHD, ASD etc)
  • English and German
Portrait Berta Figueras
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Children, adolescents, adults
  • Eclectic approach drawing from a range of therapeutic models (systemic, narrative, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioural)
  • Professional accreditation as Clinical Psychologist in Belgium (SPF VISA registration), UK (HCPC registration), and Spain (COPC registration)
  • Many years of experience in both the public and private sectors 
  • English, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, French
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Portrait Vanessa Goodman
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Adults
  • Eclectic approach integrating EMDR, short-term therapy and Jungian psychoanalysis
  • Specialising in burn-out, trauma, grief and cancer patients 
  • English, French, and Dutch
Portrait Chris Grogan
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Children, Teenagers, Families (therapy).  Adults & Children (Psychometric Testing).
  • Eclectic approach inc. cognitive behavioural therapy, third wave therapies and attachment based interventions.
  • Specialisation in Psychometric testing – ADHD, Educational Testing, Neuropsychological Testing.
  • I have a holistic approach, which can involve working directly with parents and children or engaging with schools depending on what is the most suitable intervention.
  • English
Portrait Jean Charles Le Febvre
  • Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
  • Adults and Families.
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
  • Specialised in CBT, ACT, cognitive remediation, family approach and psychoeducational assessment
  • Long experience in helping individuals and families to deal with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychosis using an integrative approach. 
  • English and French.
Portrait of Clinical Team Representative Sarah Przednowek
  • Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
  • Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Trained in systemic therapy with additional training in mentalization based therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Specialized in perinatal issues
  • English and French
Portrait Jonathan Shin
  • Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
  • Children and Adolescents
  • School difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention & memory difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders..)
  • High potential and gifted Children
  • Psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents in English and French
  • English, French, Dutch, Italian
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Portrait of Clinical Team Representative Junona Sklenskiene
  • Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
  • Adults
  • Individual psychotherapy, psychoanalytical approach
  • Pharmacological treatment of mental disorders
  • More than 20 years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings 
  • English, Lithuanian, Russian
  • Clinical and cognitive-behavioural psychologist.
  • Children, adolescents, adults.
  • Psycho-educational assessments in English and French for children and adolescents.
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for adults and children.
  • Psycho-pedagogical therapy for children with learning problems
  • Specialises in Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social skills training for children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome
  • Specialises in Applied Behavioural Analysis, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for children/adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).
  • Developed the Situated Behaviour Interventions Method (SBI-Method).
  • Provides SBI-Method training for parents of children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders.
  • Provides training for teachers on behaviour management in the classroom using the SBI-Method for schools.
  • English, French
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Children, Adolescents and Families
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Mindfulness & Compassion-based approaches.
  • Specialising in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Gained 15 years of experience training and working in the UK, before starting in private practice in Belgium. 
  • English, Spanish, Italian
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Children, teens, adults, families
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy
  • Value-based approach, Mindfulness, Psycho-educational & ADHD testing
  • Experience mostly in private settings, Scandinavian background 
  • Swedish, English, Dutch
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  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Adolescents and Adults
  • Client-centred and solution-focused CBT and ACT
  • Specialising in assessment and treatment of Neurodivergent clients (psycho educational testing, specialising in Female ADHD and ASD)
  • 30 years of experience in mostly private settings
  • English
  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults and adolescents
  • Psychodynamic approach
  • English, French
  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults, couples, adolescents
  • Psychodynamic approach
  • English, Polish
  • Clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, psychotherapist
  • Children, adolescents, adults
  • English, French, German
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  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults, Adoptive parents
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Focusing Oriented Therapy
  • Therapeutic approach informed by client-centred, humanistic theory, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, Sensory Psychomotor therapy for trauma, adoption and developmental trauma theories. 
  • Many years of experience, working across a broad range of issues with a focus on experiential methods which create new possibilities for moving forward
  • English
  • Psychiatric social worker, psychotherapist
  • Adults, individuals and couples
  • All kinds of emotional difficulties. Eclectic approach. Working in a psychodynamic and systemic way.
  • Specialised in bereavement therapy
  • English, Hebrew, French
  • Psychiatrist
  • Systemic therapist
  • Adults, Families, Couples
  • Working with all types of situations, always focusing on the individual in their particular context
  • Hospital and private setting experience, offering medical interventions as well as psychotherapy
  • English and French
  • Child psychiatrist. Children and adolescents
  • Individual therapy for children and adolescents, family therapy
  • Psychosomatic therapy for post-traumatic and anxiety disorders
  • French, English
  • Clinical and cognitive-behavioural psychologist.
  • Children, adolescents, adults.
  • Psycho-educational assessments in English and French for children and adolescents.
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for adults and children.
  • Psycho-pedagogical therapy for children with learning problems
  • Specialises in Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social skills training for children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome
  • Specialises in Applied Behavioural Analysis, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for children/adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).
  • Developed the Situated Behaviour Interventions Method (SBI-Method).
  • Provides SBI-Method training for parents of children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders.
  • Provides training for teachers on behaviour management in the classroom using the SBI-Method for schools.
  • English, French
  • Child psychiatrist. Children and adolescents
  • Individual therapy for children and adolescents, family therapy
  • Psychosomatic therapy for post-traumatic and anxiety disorders
  • French, English
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Children, Adolescents and Families
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Mindfulness & Compassion-based approaches.
  • Specialising in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Gained 15 years of experience training and working in the UK, before starting in private practice in Belgium. 
  • English, Spanish, Italian
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Children, teens, adults, families
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy
  • Value-based approach, Mindfulness, Psycho-educational & ADHD testing
  • Experience mostly in private settings, Scandinavian background 
  • Swedish, English, Dutch
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Adolescents and Adults
  • Client-centred and solution-focused CBT and ACT
  • Specialising in assessment and treatment of Neurodivergent clients (psycho educational testing, specialising in Female ADHD and ASD)
  • 30 years of experience in mostly private settings
  • English
  • Clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, psychotherapist
  • Children, adolescents, adults
  • English, French, German
  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults, couples, adolescents
  • Psychodynamic approach
  • English, Polish
  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults and adolescents
  • Psychodynamic approach
  • English, French
  • Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist
  • Adults, Adoptive parents
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Focusing Oriented Therapy
  • Therapeutic approach informed by client-centred, humanistic theory, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, Sensory Psychomotor therapy for trauma, adoption and developmental trauma theories. 
  • Many years of experience, working across a broad range of issues with a focus on experiential methods which create new possibilities for moving forward
  • English
  • Psychiatric social worker, psychotherapist
  • Adults, individuals and couples
  • All kinds of emotional difficulties. Eclectic approach. Working in a psychodynamic and systemic way.
  • Specialised in bereavement therapy
  • English, Hebrew, French
  • Psychiatrist
  • Systemic therapist
  • Adults, Families, Couples
  • Working with all types of situations, always focusing on the individual in their particular context
  • Hospital and private setting experience, offering medical interventions as well as psychotherapy
  • English and French
Career Coaching Family Mediation & Therapy Mindfulness Eating Disorder Special Needs Educational Support

OUR AFFILIATED PROFESSIONALS

We have a team of Affiliated Professionals who offer consultations and classes to support overall well-being in areas such as mindfulness, eating disorders, educational support, family mediation and therapy, as well as life and career coaching.

Appointments:  To make an appointment, please contact the relevant Affiliated Professional directly. Full contact details are listed for each member of the team below.

Portrait of Gabriella Fitterer
  • Certified Mindfulness MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) and Meditation teacher
  • Beneficial to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping disorders, emotional and physical pain
  • Courses for adults and children : small group classes, and individual 1:1
  • No meditation experience required
  • Education: HR consultant specialised in personal development
  • Languages: English, German, French
  • For appointments contact: gfitterer@googlemail.com, or +32(0)498 852824
  • Website: Gabriella-mindfulness.com
Portrait of Kirsten Nagle
  • INAMI accredited and Canadian registered Dietitian
  • Specialised in eating disorders and difficult relationships with food
  • General nutrition-related problems and conditions (ex: high cholesterol, ensure dietary balance, etc.)
  • Intuitive eating approach
  • Languages: English, French
  • Contact: intuitivedietitian@gmail.com or +32 (0)474 22 14 20
  • Online booking available at: www.intuitivedietitianbrussels.com
Portrait of Julie Rentmeesters
  • Accredited Family Mediator, Jurist
  • Cross-Border Family Mediator: international aspects, parent child abduction
  • Couples, Families: divorce, separation, practical questions about children, inheritance, relationships
  • Ongoing training in Systemic Family Therapy at La Forestière-ULB
  • Certificate in Psychoanalysis at Clinique du couple Chapelle-aux-Champs
  • Languages: English, French
  • For appointments contact: jr@familymediation.be or +32 (0)471 90 08 03
  • www.linkedin.com/in/julie-rentmeesters-a5b45b30
Portrait of CHS Member Emily Riley
  • Certified career and orientation Coach, International Coaching Federation.
  • Nova Terra Accredited Coach Training Programme (ACTP) and Coaching Ways certified academic coach.
  • Trained as an EU lawyer and social justice advocate.
  • For adults wanting something different in their work life or career : better balance, looking for a new job, improving the situation in current job, looking for a change of career, difficult workplace dynamics …Coaching offers people who want change in their situation or career to find possibilities that are right for them. It may help to identify or stay on track with goals, explore options, working out what’s important to the person.
  • For teens / young adults’ (16 to 25) future orientation (studies or other future project).
  • For teens, the work is helpful to clarify what they may want to contribute to the world, who they are and want to be, and how they go about moving forward or accepting a certain situation.
  • Languages: English, French
  • For appointments calendly.com/emilyrileycoaching or contact: emily.riley@pixielight.com tel +32 492 888 777
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Portrait of Mejianer Alcaraz Bekaert
  • Doctorate-level expertise in international education and student development
  • University & Career Counselling – helps international students identify the right university path, uncover unique opportunities, and present their true potential to flourish
  • Special needs education advocacy – support families navigate accommodations and inclusive learning environments
  • English Language Acquisition for transitioning students – Specialises in IB Diploma (English B and English Language Acquisition), 1-1 tailored educational support
  • Affiliate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
  • Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • For appointments: contact MABekaert@avantopia.net or +32 468 58 18 61
  • Online booking available: Contact – Avantopia Educational Consultancy
  • Website: www.avantopia.net
  • Language: English
Portrait of Kirsten Nagle
  • INAMI accredited and Canadian registered Dietitian
  • Specialised in eating disorders and difficult relationships with food
  • General nutrition-related problems and conditions (ex: high cholesterol, ensure dietary balance, etc.)
  • Intuitive eating approach
  • Languages: English, French
  • Contact: intuitivedietitian@gmail.com or +32 (0)474 22 14 20
  • Online booking available at: www.intuitivedietitianbrussels.com
Portrait of Julie Rentmeesters
  • Accreditated Family Mediator, Jurist
  • Cross-Border Family Mediator: international aspects, parent child abduction
  • Couples, Families: divorce, separation, practical questions about children, inheritance, relationships
  • Ongoing training in Systemic Family Therapy at La Forestière-ULB
  • Certificate in Psychoanalysis at Clinique du couple Chapelle-aux-Champs
  • Languages: English, French
  • For appointments contact: jr@familymediation.be or +32 (0)471 90 08 03
  • www.linkedin.com/in/julie-rentmeesters-a5b45b30
Portrait of CHS Member Emily Riley
  • Certified career and orientation Coach, International Coaching Federation.
  • Nova Terra Accredited Coach Training Programme (ACTP) and Coaching Ways certified academic coach.
  • Trained as an EU lawyer and social justice advocate.
  • For adults wanting something different in their work life or career : better balance, looking for a new job, improving the situation in current job, looking for a change of career, difficult workplace dynamics …Coaching offers people who want change in their situation or career to find possibilities that are right for them. It may help to identify or stay on track with goals, explore options, working out what’s important to the person.
  • For teens / young adults’ (16 to 25) future orientation (studies or other future project).
  • For teens, the work is helpful to clarify what they may want to contribute to the world, who they are and want to be, and how they go about moving forward or accepting a certain situation.
  • Languages: English, French
  • For appointments calendly.com/emilyrileycoaching or contact: emily.riley@pixielight.com tel +32 492 888 777
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AFFILIATED PROFESSIONALS FAQ

As CHS is a Mental Health Service, the main professionals are psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists. However, CHS collaborates with other professionals who can be truly helpful in a person’s life and/or complement the support provided by the clinical team. These professionals are called Affiliated Professionals (APs). Currently, the services offered by these APs include:

  • Career and Orientation Coaching
  • Family Mediation and Family Legal Advice
  • Mindfulness and meditation for adults and children 9-18 years
  • Nutrition and Eating Disorder Support for adults and adolescents
  • Special Needs Educational Support

For information or to book an appointment, you need to contact the professional directly.

  • Career and Orientation Coaching – Emily Riley calendly.com/emilyrileycoaching or contact: emily.riley@pixielight.com or +32 (0)492 88 87 77
  • Family Mediation and Family Legal Advice – Julie Rentmeesters  jr@familymediation.be or +32 (0)471 90 08 03
  • Mindfulness and meditation – Gabriela Fitterer gfitterer@googlemail.com, or +32 (0)498 85 28 24 I Website: Gabriella-mindfulness.com
  • Nutrition and Eating Disorder Support – Kirsten Nagle intuitivedietitian@gmail.com or +32 (0)474 22 14 20 I Online booking available at www.intuitivedietitianbrussels.com
  • Special Needs Educational Support – Mejianer Bekaert  For appointments: contact MABekaert@avantopia.net or +32 468 58 18 61. Online booking available: Contact – Avantopia Educational Consultancy. Website: www.avantopia.net

You need to contact the Affiliated Professional directly for pricing information.