Vision & Goals
I like to help people (back) in action. This applies to both the active, passionate person I counsel towards better results, as the person who feels stuck, whom I want to help move forward in life. Let's get things moving (again)!
As a psychologist I help you find solutions to get rid of your blockades. We look for causes and solutions together. I want to create a space for naming and discussing difficult emotions. The feeling that you are no longer moving forward is never fun. From this background I am also able to recognize more serious mental problems and to offer appropriate answers.
As a coach I help people – who do not necessarily have a problem – to move forward. I help you reach the next level or challenge, in search of your potential. We focus on training and the necessary rest to keep moving, literally and figuratively speaking. I do not take on the role of a cheerleader or motivation guru. I help you discover your own values and goals, so that you are your own motivator. I teach you different techniques to continue on your own.
All too often I hear clients say that what they were previously prescribed or instructed is not working for them. In my services nothing is prescribed. I may be an expert of the mental, but you remain the expert of yourself and your life. Therefore, there is always a collaboration, a search together for what can work for you. I look at your life from a broad and holistic perspective on all domains and roles. In this approach I help people in four domains:
Sport & Performance / Exercise & Health / Quit Smoking / Esports
Under the motto 'practice what you preach' I continuously work on my personal and professional growth through self-reflection, further training and education. I mainly focus on developments in the field of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy/Training, sports and exercise psychology and innovative forms of counseling outside a physical space (online, on the move,...). For a complete and up-to-date overview of the topics in which I specialize, take a look at this page. In addition, I try to integrate exercise and health into my day in a flexible way every day.
As a psychologist I help you find solutions to get rid of your blockades. We look for causes and solutions together. I want to create a space for naming and discussing difficult emotions. The feeling that you are no longer moving forward is never fun. From this background I am also able to recognize more serious mental problems and to offer appropriate answers.
As a coach I help people – who do not necessarily have a problem – to move forward. I help you reach the next level or challenge, in search of your potential. We focus on training and the necessary rest to keep moving, literally and figuratively speaking. I do not take on the role of a cheerleader or motivation guru. I help you discover your own values and goals, so that you are your own motivator. I teach you different techniques to continue on your own.
All too often I hear clients say that what they were previously prescribed or instructed is not working for them. In my services nothing is prescribed. I may be an expert of the mental, but you remain the expert of yourself and your life. Therefore, there is always a collaboration, a search together for what can work for you. I look at your life from a broad and holistic perspective on all domains and roles. In this approach I help people in four domains:
Sport & Performance / Exercise & Health / Quit Smoking / Esports
Under the motto 'practice what you preach' I continuously work on my personal and professional growth through self-reflection, further training and education. I mainly focus on developments in the field of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy/Training, sports and exercise psychology and innovative forms of counseling outside a physical space (online, on the move,...). For a complete and up-to-date overview of the topics in which I specialize, take a look at this page. In addition, I try to integrate exercise and health into my day in a flexible way every day.
ABOUT ME
Main education:
Other activities:
Outside work:
Recreational athlete / Gamer / Music lover & festival visitor / Married to Gillian / Dog owner of Chester / Volunteer at GRIMM Gent
Registration number at the Belgian Commission for Psychologists: 891113959
- Master Clinical Psychology (Ghent University)
- European Master of Sport & Exercise Psychology (University of Thessaly, Greece & University of Leipzig, Germany)
- Tobacco Cessation Counselling (inter-university education, VRGT)
- Click here for a full overview of my education, trainings and publications
Other activities:
- Health & performance psychologist at Wellways with a responsible position as Clinical Team Lead. I'm responsible for counselling employees towards better well-being, support for private or work-related problems and developing programs that increase well-being at work. In addition, as a Clinical Team Lead I am responsible for the day-to-day management of the team of psychologists.
- Lecturer at the Flemisch Trainerschool (Sport Vlaanderen)
- Country Representative Coordinator at the European Network for Young Specialists in Sport Psychology (ENYSSP)
- Former coordinator of the taskforce for young sport psychologists at the Flemish Association for Sport Psychology (VVSP)
Outside work:
Recreational athlete / Gamer / Music lover & festival visitor / Married to Gillian / Dog owner of Chester / Volunteer at GRIMM Gent
Registration number at the Belgian Commission for Psychologists: 891113959
Partners
I work together on a consistent basis with the following organisations:
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Gamma Gaming
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Esports Health & Performance
Gaming addiction prevention and counselling
Former Partners
In the past I have worked together with the following organisations on a consistent basis or for specific projects:
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Benelux focused esports organisation
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in THE media
02/01/2015 - VTM NIEUWS - NIEUWJAARSVOORNEMENS
https://nieuws.vtm.be/binnenland/122408-maar-1-op-10-houdt-voornemens-vol
19/01/2015 - HET LAATSTE NIEUWS - GEVAREN VAN TEVEEL SPELLETJES SPELEN IN TOPSPORT
| hln_gevaren_van_teveel_spelletjes_bij_topsporten_20150119.pdf |
23/05/2015 - HET NIEUWSBLAD - EXTREME SPORTEN
| nieuwsblad_extreme_sporten_20150523.pdf |
18/02/2017 - ZIZO ONLINE - VOETBAL & HOLIBISEKSUALITEIT
| zizo-online_voetbal_en_holebiseksualiteit_20170218.pdf |
13/07/2017 - SPORTMAGAZINE (KNACK) - WAT VOETBALSTERS OVER HEBBEN VOOR HUN SPORT
| sportmagazine_wat_voetbalsters_over_hebben_voor_hun_sport_20170713.pdf |
01/08/2017 - HET LAATSTE NIEUWS - ROL VAN SPORTPSYCHOLOGIE BIJ TOPSPORT
| hln_sportpsychologie_algemeen_20170801.pdf |
01/10/2018 - OZ Profiel - Sporten volhouden
| ozprofiel_sporten_volhouden_201810.pdf |
16/05/2019 - Het Nieuwsblad - Experts kritisch voor lange lijst adviezen door Hoge Gezondheidsraad
| het_nieuwsblad_-_experts_kritisch_voor_lange_lijst_aanbevelingen_hoge_gezondheidsraad.pdf |
02/09/2020 - Knack bodytalk - gebruik van muziek bij (recreatief) sporten
| focus_knock_doping_door_de_oortjes.pdf |
19/01/2021 - Het Nieuwsblad - Jeugd en beweging in coronatijden
07/06/2021 - SPORZA - Tips voor studenten om te blijven bewegen
| website_media_sporza.docx |
16/06/2021 - FACEBOOK LIVE PArtena & Onafhankelijk Ziekenfonds
Permalink: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=4482306478486676&ref=watch_permalink
22/06/2021 - Artevelde Hogeschool - mentale gezondheid in esports
https://readymag.com/ahsjournalistiek/2832628/
20/07/2021 - Gazet van antwerpen - Familie & topsporters
| 20210720_gazet-van-antwerpen-kempen_p-7.pdf |