Psychologist clinician – Uccle – Catherine De Geynst

About me

de geynst catherine psychologue clinicienne psychotherapeute systemique psychotraumatologue uccleAfter obtaining my master’s degree in clinical psychology at ULB (2011), I began working as a psychologist in psychiatric institutions (psychiatric hospitals for adults, community centers, etc.) while following continuing education and postgraduate in systemic psychotherapy at Forestière asbl (2018). Psychologist clinician Uccle

Considering the difficulties and resources of people as emanating from their various systems of belonging (family, institutions, groups), the interactions and dynamics which take place there and their history (beliefs, values, transgenerational transmission, legacies), the systemic orientation gives me a holistic approach to human beings. It also allows me to receive, in consultation, couples, families or individuals, wishing to ease their suffering and better cope with who they are. Psychologist clinician Uccle

Also trained in psycho-traumatology at the Belgian Institute of Victimology (2012) and the University of Jerusalem (2019), I worked for several years abroad as a psychologist in humanitarian field and NGO with war refugees. I continued working with psycho-trauma upon my return to Belgium with exiled people and anyone who has experienced such events.

This specialization allows me to better apprehend other situations encountered as well, such as burnout, exhaustion, stress and its effects in general, somatic symptoms and chronic pain, hypersensitivity, attention and concentration issues, experiences of controlling relationships or other relational problems directly or indirectly linked to a form of physical or psychological violence. Psychologist clinician Uccle

I also provide training to multidisciplinary front-line professionals on the relational and systemic aspects of post-traumatic stress syndrome. I sometimes carry out legal expertise for cases involving people who have been victims of trauma and I consult for the Superior Council of Health in the matter.

Self-employed psychologist in different medical practices for several years, I now receive, in my own private practice in Uccle, families (children and parents together), adolescents, adults, couples and group therapy.
My approach is humanistic, centered on the person (their way of relating to others, to the world, to themselves), the speech and the construction of a therapeutic alliance, based on a humble, caring, authentic and committed professional posture, aiming to bring to the person, recognition, consideration, meaning and resumption of a sense of agency.

Passionate about my job, I like to pass it on through trainings and university teaching. I also collaborate on research about psychological and systemic aspects linked to extremism and radicalization.

Psychologist clinician Uccle

A psychologist to help you…

A psychologist is a professional that looks after the troubles, complex or not, which affect our emotions, our stability, our well-being, and our “state of mind”.

The aim of having therapy is so that you feel relieved from one or more of the problems which are weighing you down and which had been unmanageable for you.

Therapy allows you to put into words things which will let you draw a line under these problems, or find the causes and explanations which will make you stronger and more able to manage your emotions towards these problems.

As a natural consequence, your general state will improve, you will regain confidence in yourself, and move forward on the path of well-being.

The result

The results vary from one person to another. Therapy allows you to put into words things which will let you draw a line under these problems, or find the causes and explanations which will make you stronger and more able to manage your emotions towards these problems.

Do you have questions ?

If you need further information, you wish to ask a more specific question, or you want a psychologist's opinion of your case, you can call the secretariat to make an appointment or send an email to the secretariat.