About me
Doctor in Psychology (PhD, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 2012), I am trained in Life Coaching (Université Catholique de Louvain, 2015).
I offer individual consultations for adults who wish to seek support during a difficult time in their lives, for existential questions, or simply for those who want to work on themselves to achieve greater self-fulfilment. I provide psychological support in a trusting and non-judgmental environment, offering active and compassionate listening.
I offer guidance on the following topics:
- Relational difficulties (in romantic relationships, family, work, difficulties in establishing relationships, managing conflict, or asserting yourself to others);
- Self-image, self-confidence, and self-esteem (dependency on others’ approval, excessive self-criticism, body dissatisfaction, psychological support for weight gain or loss);
- Emotional regulation (identifying and understanding emotions in oneself and others);
- Stress and anxiety management;
- Professional concerns (career changes, burnout).
My approach is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are often interconnected, and that changing negative thought patterns leads to positive changes in our lives. The aim is to analyze concrete problem situations by breaking them down into emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and determining how they influence each other.
This type of therapeutic work is interactive, explicit, educational, and collaborative. Typically, we work within a limited timeframe (6 to 8 sessions maximum). Consultations can be conducted in French, Portuguese, or English.
At some period of our life, we’ve all felt like running around in circles, misunderstood, faced prob-lems which seem impossible to resolve. It is sometimes difficult to make the right decisions. These situations can occur at any time in life and are a source of anxiety, loss of confidence and self-esteem.
I’m here to help you face these challenges and give you new tools and techniques that will allow you to adapt accordingly. By getting to know yourself, being aware of your strengths and weak-nesses, discovering your real aspirations, you will be able to make the most of your potential and achieve your goals. Helping you discover your inner treasure and strengths is the objective of my personal development program.
Do you have any questions or doubts, or would you like to make an appointment? Get in touch!
Do you have further questions or doubts (such as whether your request can be met)? Call our secretary’s office to make an appointment or send an email to the secretary’s office, Thérapeute Belgique office, to the attention of Ana Franco.