Sarah Verroken (1982) completed her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, after which she followed the interuniversity training in Victimology and Psychotraumatology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the legal training to become a Court Expert at the Catholic University of Leuven. Prior to her independent practice, she worked for several years on trauma, grief, stress and burnout in people with Sensory Processing Sensitivity, and as a trauma psychologist for refugees.
She is a recognized EMDR Europe Practitioner (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Integrativa vzw), and has been active as a board member at Trauma-Aid Belgium vzw since 2016, where she worked on a stabilization box for refugees.
In addition to being a psychologist, Sarah Verroken also has a master’s degree in Visual Arts (Sint-Lukas Brussels) and has been active for twenty years as an independent graphic designer and illustrator of children’s books, among other things.
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A psychologist cannot be specialized in everything. That is why I focus on (complex) trauma, anxiety, grief & loss. I keep up to date with the latest developments on the above mentioned topics. Various techniques are used, such as EMDR and imaginary exposure, as well as talk therapy.
If you are unsure whether I am the right psychologist for your problem, please contact me by email (info@sarahverroken.com). You could also make an appointment for an exploratory interview. This way you can immediately sense whether there is a click between psychologist and client, a crucial ingredient for the success of the therapy. If in doubt, do not hesitate to be honest about this.
Another field of expertise is the guidance of families who are involved in a legal battle, commissioned by the Family Court. In these cases, it is always my intention to work towards a solution that benefits each party involved.
As no two problems are alike, it is impossible to estimate the duration of the therapy in advance. However, it is never the intention to unnecessarily strech the therapy and your progress will be evaluated at regular intervals.
For alcohol and drug problems, I strongly suggest you search for a psychologist specialized in the field.
Since 2015, I have successfully used EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for treating various problems, including trauma, stagnated grief, phobias, phantom pain, negative self-image… I am also constantly updating my knowledge of this technique as a certified EMDR Europe Practitioner. There are many theories about why it works, but that it works is a fact.
Before we start the therapy, I give a detailed explanation of the how, what and why, so you always understand what is happening.
Some of the advantages at a glance:
Consultations are possible in Dutch, English and French.
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Most health insurance companies partially reimburse psychological assistance. However, they each apply their own criteria. For more information, please contact your own health insurance company. Reimbursment does not apply to legal assignments.
The practice is located at Hoogstraat 38, 9700 Oudenaarde, easily accessible via Oudenaarde railway station.
ATTENTION: The practice can ONLY be visited AFTER AN APPOINTMENT.
An appointment can be made by email info@sarahverroken.com.