Jessy Vandervaeren

Systemic Counselor

Hi,

I am Jessy and work as a systemic counselor at Group Practice Anka.

For the past 20 years, everything has accelerated in many ways: the expansion of smartphone functions (WhatsApp, video, etc.), the use of social media (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, etc.), the way we travel both domestically and internationally, the diversity within society, and the various forms of family structures (single-parent families, blended families, foster and adoptive families, etc.). Sometimes it can be challenging to keep up with the constant flow of change. Finding a place and making it your own can sometimes clash with those close to you. Have you ever felt pressured to conform to certain standards or ideals in order to "fit in"? The desire to exist and belong is a common feeling, isn’t it?

Since 2009, I have been working in the support field and am experienced in providing psychosocial counseling for children, adolescents, and adults as well as families (in various family forms) within a broader context. I currently work within the socio-cultural sector, primarily informing, supporting, and counseling people with a migration background.

My previous work in youth care with children/adolescents and their families exposed me to the issues confronted by family systems. This has driven me to continually further my education through extensive training. I have delved into trauma processing, social and familial mediation, systemic counseling, and I am now completing my training in integrative child and adolescent therapy.

I do not rely solely on language in my work; I also use creative methods (drawings, timelines, Duplo blocks, emotion monsters, etc.) in consultation to view situations from different perspectives and facilitate discussion.

Practical Information

I offer individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults as well as couple and family counseling. During an intake session, your questions and/or difficulties are mapped out. Afterwards, you can decide whether to begin the counseling process together.

The sessions can be conducted in Dutch, French, and English.

There is no intervention from the health insurance.

Individual sessions: (50 minutes – €60)
Intake sessions, couple and family counseling: (75 minutes – €75)

If you have any questions or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to get in touch.