Dr. Thomas Van der Poorten
Training followed
In 2015 I obtained my Master in Medicine with Magna Cum Laude at KU Leuven, then I followed the Adult Psychiatry specialization between 2015 and 2020, also within KU Leuven.
I had the opportunity to gain a broad experience in internships between Leuven, Brussels, Amsterdam and Aruba. I have gained experience in the following specialist centers:
-UZ Leuven: Pain Clinic (Leuven Algological Center), Liaison Psychiatry, Urgency Psychiatry
-UPC KU Leuven campus Kortenberg: Elderly psychiatry, Young adult psychiatry, ADHD in adults, ECT
-PSC St. Alexius Elsene: Psychosis rehabilitation department
-Clinique St. Jean in Brussels: General psychiatry, Urgency psychiatry, Consultative psychiatry
-High & Intensive Care Haarlem (Amsterdam): Psychiatric intensive care department, Crisis service, Airport psychiatry
-Respaldo, Oranjestad (Aruba): General psychiatry
I also followed the Postgraduate Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at KU Leuven between 2017 and 2019. I am currently in my final phase of my Masters in Sexology, also at KU Leuven. This also brought me into contact with aspects of client-centered psychotherapy, systems therapy and anthropology.
Professional fees
Caroline Watelet
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Contact
Please click here to make a first appointment with Caroline Watelet.
Caroline can be joined directly by phone on +32497248648 between 8h00 et 8h30 during weekdays for any inquiries or questions regarding your appointment with her. You may also contact her directly by e-mail through caroline.watelet@mentalhealth.brussels.
Detailed presentation
As a Physiotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Sophrologist and Somatotherapist, I have more than 30 years of experience in stress and anxiety management and in cervical and maxillofacial pathologies. Adults and children from 8 years old are welcome to take an appointment.
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Medical problems
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Tension headaches, migraines, temporo-mandibular (jaw) pains, tinnitus
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Osteoarthritis & osteo-articular pains
Stress management issues
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Psychosomatic disorders
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Anxiety disorders
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Sleeping disorders
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Eating disorders
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Hyperventilation
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Anxiety attacks
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Hypnosis for the following indications
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Smoking cessation
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Bruxism (teeth grinding)
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Phobias
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Chronic pain
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Tinnitus
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Tension & Trauma Release Excercises (TRE)​
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Working method
Contrary to popular belief, relaxation is not exclusively about peace of mind or well-being. Relaxation therapies are methods for treating and preventing disorders related to chronic or traumatic stress. Based on the contributions of neurocognitive sciences, they use the body as a mediator. They work on the impact and consequences of mind-body memories on our thoughts and behaviour.
It is a therapeutic process that reduces the effects of stress on both the body and the mind.
Its effects are numerous and proven: lowering blood pressure, slowing the breathing rate, improvement of digestion, reduction of stress hormone activity, increase of blood flow to major muscles, reduction of muscle tension and chronic pain, improvement of concentration and mood, improvement of sleep quality and strengthening of self-confidence.
Particularly indicated for those who feel overwhelmed by stress, physical and/or psychological tensions, relaxation therapies also treat psychosomatic disorders, mood disorders (excessive irritability, anxiety, depressive states...), problems linked to hyperexcitability and hyperemotivity (anxiety and panic attacks, traumas, burn-out...), as well as obsessive and phobic disorders.
The following relaxation techniques are offered: Jacobson method, Shultz autogenic training, sophrology, hypnosis, Trager method, Body Stress Release.
They are suggested, chosen and adapted according to the patient's individual needs.
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Fees
The price is 70.00 EUR per consultation of 50-60 minutes. A part of this consultation will be reimbursed by your health insurance. In case of increased reimbursement or in specific situations, the price can be 65.00 EUR per consultation. In case of a late cancellation (more than 2 full working days or 48 hours), a cancellation fee of the full consultation will be charged.
