Male Therapists in Flanders
There is no ideal client. Therapists must adapt to a broad variety of clients. who present a broad variety of issues, needs, goals and openness to therapy. Consequently, a competent therapist must be extremely flexible. Such flexibility must be assiduously cultivated on a life-long basis. Creativity must come to fore in this respect.
There is no ideal client. Therapists must adapt to a broad variety of clients. who present a broad variety of issues, needs, goals and openness to therapy. Consequently, a competent therapist must be extremely flexible. Such flexibility must be assiduously cultivated on a life-long basis. Creativity must come to fore in this respect.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, with private practice in Brussels, Belgium. I offer online sessions for individuals and couples. I am also a Specialist in Psychotherapy, trained in several evidence based integrative approaches. I utilize Integrative Therapy. Integrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic approaches and techniques to address the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person's life.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, with private practice in Brussels, Belgium. I offer online sessions for individuals and couples. I am also a Specialist in Psychotherapy, trained in several evidence based integrative approaches. I utilize Integrative Therapy. Integrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic approaches and techniques to address the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person's life.
Life is bringing big (and maybe unwanted) changes…in your career, your relationships, or your health. What to do? Resist and fight? Go with the flow? Big changes can stir up long held emotions, shake up your vision of who you are, and turn your world upside down. My specialty as a life coach is in supporting you to embrace these changes in a profound manner so more of who you are become revealed. If you are vaguely aware of the benefit and necessity of personal growth and evolution, and you open to the possibility that there is a transpersonal-spiritual-invisible dimension to life, my services will make sense to you.
Life is bringing big (and maybe unwanted) changes…in your career, your relationships, or your health. What to do? Resist and fight? Go with the flow? Big changes can stir up long held emotions, shake up your vision of who you are, and turn your world upside down. My specialty as a life coach is in supporting you to embrace these changes in a profound manner so more of who you are become revealed. If you are vaguely aware of the benefit and necessity of personal growth and evolution, and you open to the possibility that there is a transpersonal-spiritual-invisible dimension to life, my services will make sense to you.
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Male Counsellors
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.