Valérie Schmets

Sometimes life leads us through moments when we feel lost, exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply not as well as before. A difficult period, a separation, worries, burnout, bereavement, anxiety, a loss of self-confidence or an important event can unsettle us and make everyday life harder to cope with.

A clinical psychologist with a university education in clinical psychology, I support teenagers from 15 years old and adults who wish to be supported through these different life moments.

I consider each person as a whole, with their history, emotions, resources, but also their environment and what they experience on a daily basis. I believe it is important to take the time to understand what is happening for oneself, while taking into account the reality in which one is evolving.

I offer you a caring, warm, confidential, non-judgmental listening space, always respectful, in which you can freely lay down what you are going through. Together, we seek to put words to your feelings, to better understand your difficulties and to identify what can help you move forward.

I also give an important place to each person’s resources, strengths and positive aspects. Even in difficult times, there are often strengths, possibilities and small changes that can become points of support to help you move forward.

Support is built with you, at your own pace and according to your needs. It can be short-term, to get through a particular difficulty, or part of more in-depth work.

You don’t need to wait until you are feeling very unwell to seek support. Sometimes, the simple feeling that something needs to change is enough to take the first step. If you feel the need to be accompanied, I invite you to contact me. We will be able to talk about your request and see together whether I can support you in this process.